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Imo State PDP Condemns Nullification of Representatives' Elections

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The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep reservations over the nullification of the elections of two of its members, Barr. Ikenga Ugochinyere and Hon. Jonas Okeke, in the House of Representatives. According to the party, the two lawmakers won their elections landslide in the February 25 National Assembly elections, representing Ideato North/South and Okigwe South federal constituencies, respectively. The PDP views the tribunal's verdicts as a setback to the nation's judiciary and has vowed to stand against the position of the tribunal until it reverses the judgement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the nullification of the elections of Barr. Ikenga Ugochinyere and Hon. Jonas Okeke in the House of Representatives.
  • The PDP alleged that the two lawmakers won their elections landslide in the February 25 National Assembly elections, representing Ideato North/South and Okigwe South federal constituencies, respectively.
  • The party views the tribunal's verdicts as a setback to the nation's judiciary and has vowed to stand against the position of the tribunal.
  • The PDP called on its members and electorate in the affected constituencies to remain calm as it expects justice to take its normal course in the respective cases soon.
  • The party also expressed its respect and confidence in the judiciary, expecting it to redeem the nation's temple of justice.

Statistics:

  • 2 federal constituencies (Ideato North/South and Okigwe South) had their elections nullified by the tribunal.
  • 2 lawmakers (Barr. Ikenga Ugochinyere and Hon. Jonas Okeke) were affected by the nullification.
  • The PDP won landslide in the February 25 National Assembly election in the affected constituencies.
  • The tribunal hinged its judgments on pre-election matters that have earlier been dismissed by courts of competent jurisdiction.

Sources:

  • Mazi Emenike Nmeregini, Acting State Publicity Secretary, Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, as quoted in a statement on Wednesday.

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