The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the appeal filed by the Labour Party and declared Professor Sunday Nnamchi as the winner of the Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency seat in Enugu State.
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This decision comes after the Enugu Tribunal had previously annulled Professor Nnamchi’s election and declared Prince Cornelius Nnaji of the PDP as the winner.
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The legal battle over the Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency seat has been ongoing, with the Enugu Tribunal initially ruling in favor of Prince Cornelius Nnaji of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). However, the Labour Party, determined to assert its claim, pursued the matter further.
The Appeal Court’s verdict marks a significant turning point in the electoral dispute, as it overturns the previous decision of the Enugu Tribunal and establishes Professor Sunday Nnamchi as the rightful winner of the constituency.
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The ruling affirms the Labour Party’s candidate’s victory and underscores the importance of due process and legal recourse in electoral matters.
This development is expected to have a notable impact on the political landscape of Enugu State and may lead to changes in the representation of the Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives.
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The legal proceedings have highlighted the commitment of both the Labour Party and the PDP to secure victory in this constituency, and the Appeal Court’s decision has brought clarity to a contested election.
As Professor Sunday Nnamchi is declared the winner, the constituency awaits the next steps in this political journey, including the potential impact on governance and representation in Enugu State.
This verdict demonstrates the significance of the legal system in resolving electoral disputes and ensuring that the will of the people is accurately represented in the Nigerian political landscape.
