The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Edo State.
EKO HOT BLOG this ruling follows a June decision by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a suit challenging Akpata’s nomination for the September 21 election.
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Justice Omotosho had ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to file the suit, supporting arguments presented by Akpata’s counsel, Johnson Usman (SAN).
More details to come…
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