Tribunal Nullifies Election of APC Representative in Cross River, Orders INEC to Withdraw Certificate of Return.
The Cross River State National Election Petition Tribunal, which convened in Calabar, has delivered a ruling that has far-reaching implications for the political landscape of the state. The tribunal has nullified the election of Dr. Emil Inyang, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who represented the Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
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This pivotal decision by the tribunal saw the declaration of Hon. Austine Aidam JP of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the rightful representative for the constituency, in a move that has shifted the balance of power in the region.
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The exact details of the tribunal’s ruling and the reasoning behind it are expected to be released at a later time. However, it is clear that this decision holds profound implications for the representation of the Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
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