Tribunal strikes out PDP's challenge in Cross River as Otu wins
The tribunal ruled in favor of Bassey Otu.
Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu. [Twitter:@mcjoeclassic]
Recommended articles
![Umar Damagum, the acting Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. [Daily Nigerian]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Umar Damagum, the acting Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. [Daily Nigerian]")
The tribunal ruled in favor of Bassey Otu, dismissing the PDP's petition on grounds of lack of merit.
Sandy Onor had contested the declaration of Bassey Otu by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the March 18 poll in the South-South state.
INEC's official results indicated that Bassey Otu secured a total of 258,619 votes, while Sandy Onor trailed with 179,636 votes.
ADVERTISEMENT
The APC candidate's victory was widespread, with wins in 15 out of the 18 local government areas declared by the commission in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
US to invest $600m in private investments, infrastructure in Africa
NDLEA seizes hard drugs sewn into jeans trousers, and others stuffed in dolls
Police arrest Gov Yusuf’s aide, 1 other for allegedly diverting state's palliatives
2024 Budget demonstrates Tinubu’s commitment to fiscal responsibility - Idris
FCT residents resort to herbal concoctions 'Agbo' due to drug hike
US Embassy in Nigeria pledges to tackle visa-related hitches
Wheat farmers in Kaduna commend FG’s 50% subsidy on inputs
US applauds Nigeria’s efforts at bolstering economy for sustainable growth
Presidency clarifies controversy on delegates list to climate summit in Dubai
Pulse Sports
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Track legend signs mouthwatering deal with luxurious wristwatch brand
Sha'Carri Richardson: World's fastest woman reportedly bags $20,000,000 endorsement deal
She needs a break - Super Falcons coach explains Ashleigh Plumptre's absence from team
Sergio Ramos makes Champions League history 31 years after Daniel Amokachi
Thiago Silva recalls TB fright ahead of Chelsea debut
ADVERTISEMENT
