Court of Appeal Confirms Lawrence Ngozi Okolie as Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency Representative.
The Court of Appeal has upheld the victory of Lawrence Ngozi Okolie as the legitimate member of the House of Representatives representing the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in Delta State. This decision overturns the previous ruling by the National Assembly Petition Tribunal, which declared Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the constituency.
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The legal battle over the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency seat has been closely watched, and the Court of Appeal’s decision has brought clarity to this contentious issue.
Lawrence Ngozi Okolie, who contested the election under the platform of a political party, had his victory challenged by Ndudi Elumelu, a prominent member of the PDP. The National Assembly Petition Tribunal initially ruled in favor of Elumelu, leading to appeals and legal proceedings.
The Court of Appeal’s recent verdict reaffirms Lawrence Ngozi Okolie as the duly elected representative of the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency. This outcome has elicited various reactions from stakeholders and constituents within the constituency.
The legal battle underscores the importance of the judiciary in resolving electoral disputes and upholding the principles of democracy. It also highlights the significance of free and fair elections as a cornerstone of the democratic process.
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As Lawrence Ngozi Okolie assumes his role as the legitimate member of the House of Representatives for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, constituents and the public will be closely observing his performance and contributions to the legislative process.
