“I am completely dissatisfied with the judgment and hereby reject the same.”
The court has disqualified the candidate of the Labour Party for Anambra Central District in Anambra State, Victor Umeh, from taking part in the 2023 senatorial election in the district.Mr Umeh, who confirmed the development in a statement he issued on Sunday, said the Federal High Court, Awka, gave the judgement against him based on a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Uche Ekwunife.
“I have read this morning, the judgment, and without going deep into the details of the Judgment, I wish to let the public know that I am completely dissatisfied with the judgment and reject the same,” Mr Umeh said. “My lawyers and those of the LP have been instructed to file appeals against the judgment. I thank my numerous supporters and well-wishers and I urge all to remain calm. I have confidence that the Court of Appeal will redress the wrong,” he said.
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