Yemi Obafemi
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress and declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held in February 2023.
The court ruled that the APC Senatorial candidate, Abubakar Ohere appeal lack merit.
In September, The state’s Election Petitions Tribunal, declared the People Democratic Party candidate, Akpoti-Uduagan winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election and invalidated the victory of Ohere.
The Tribunal Chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako, delivered the unanimous judgment of the three-man panel, revealing that Ohere’s results were inflated in nine polling units in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
The Tribunal judgment led Ohere to seek redress. However, the Appeal Court declared that Akpoti-Uduagan won the election.
Reacting to her victory, Akpoti-Uduagan, posted “We won the Appeal. Joy amidst tears. Thank you Kogi Central. This is us together 🙏🏽”
on her official Facebook page.
