Court Upholds Uzodinma’s Election As Imo State Governor

Gov Hope Uzodimma

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the election of Gov Hope Uzodinma of Imo State.

The court dismissed the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyawu, challenging the decision of the Imo State tribunal that affirmed Hope Uzodinma's election.

It ruled that the appeal lacked merit, having resolved all issues formulated against the appellants in the suit.

The Court of Appeal also dismissed the appeal by the Labour Party and its candidate, Achonu Nneji, and that of the Allied Peoples Movement for also lacking in merit.

The appellants, who were dissatisfied with the tribunal Judgment, had approached the court of appeal on grounds that the November 11, 2023 election, was invalid because of non-compliance with the provision of the Electoral Act.

The appellants also challenged Uzodimma’s qualification with an allegation that his WAEC Certificate of Education result, was forged.

While delivering judgment, the court of appeal held that the appellants, in their appeal, failed to prove the allegation of non-compliance as alleged.

The three-man panel led by Justice Bitrus Sanga also held that the appellants failed, to prove that the governor submitted a forged certificate.