The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State in the last general election, Obong Akanimo Udofia has expressed shock over the dismissal of the case his party filed against the declaration of Governor Umo Eno as the duly elected governor by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a statement, Udofia said the tribunal’s declaration is shocking, unjust and unacceptable. He added: “We are disappointed and at a loss as to how the tribunal arrived at those outcomes in the face of glaring evidence of infractions on the Electoral Act and the 1999 Constitution.
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“I firmly believe that our electoral process should be a reflection of the will of the people, and we have to protect and preserve the integrity of that process. It is with this commitment to the people of Akwa Ibom State and the principles of democracy that we announce our intention to appeal the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal at the Court of Appeal.”
The APC candidate assured his supporters that the party remains resolute in its pursuit of justice and commitment to the democratic ideals that bind Nigerians together. He added: “We will continue to uphold the rule of law, respect the judiciary, and remain steadfast in our belief that justice will ultimately prevail. We have faith in the legal system, and we are confident that our appeal will be given a fair and impartial hearing.”
He said the support of the people for his aspiration and capacity to bring shared prosperity to the state “has been a source of inspiration and strength throughout this journey”.