The instruction was reportedly given by Justice Valentine Ashi during court proceedings at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. It was in response to a law suit filed by Senator Godswill Akpabio who claimed the existence of illegality at the federal parliamentary poll held on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
INEC to hold on to Certificate of Return for any candidate seeking Akwa Ibom MP seat
A judge has on Friday, March 1, 2019, asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to hold on with issuing a Certificate of Return to any of the candidates looking to occupy a seat in the Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been told to suspend the issuance of a Certificate of Return to any of the candidates that contested for a seat in Akwa Ibom North West . It must do this until a court reaches a final decision.
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In the election, Akpabio reportedly scored 83,158 votes, while his opponent Chris Ekpenyong scored 118,215 votes.
According to Channels TV News, INEC is expected to keep the Certificate of Return for the time-being until a court reaches a decision concerning Akpabio's grievances.
In the report, the court requested of the electoral body to stand down, "particularly further action in respect of issuance of certificate of return to any candidate in respect of the seat of senator representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district on the account of election held on the 23rd February 2019.”
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The demand was granted by Justice Ashi who reportedly adjourned for a next court date on Friday, March 8, 2019.
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