The governorship election petition tribunal in Cross River State, on Tuesday, September 26, upheld the election of Bassey Otu as duly elected governor of the state and dismissed the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Sandy Onor.
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During a unanimous three-hour decision, the three-member panel led by Justice Oken Inneh concurred with the arguments presented by the respondents, notably the Governor, his deputy, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that Governor Otu met the qualifications to run for election and was hence rightfully elected.
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