Cross River: APC’s Ndoma-Egba reacts after losing at Tribunal, reveals next action
lectoral Commission , for excluding him from fully participating in the senatorial election of Cross River Central, held on 23rd February, 2019, will be subjected to judicial test in the appellate court.struck out Ndoma-Egba’s petition
on the ground that “The issues brought before the tribunal were pre-election matters and as such the tribunal lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matters.” However, in a statement asking his supporters to remain calm and not be discouraged, the Director of Media and Communication of Ndoma-Egba’s campaign organization, Sunny Udeh, said: “Without doubt the decision of the Tribunal is a huge disappointment to all our supporters and indeed members of the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State.
“As a senior lawyer, Senator Ndoma-Egba retains implicit faith in the Nigerian judiciary and is well aware of the options available to him. Upon a quick review of the situation with our lawyers, we have taken the decision to seek judicial clarification by subjecting the judgement of the Tribunal to further judicial test at the Court of Appeal.
“As we work towards achieving this, we urge all our teeming supporters not to be discouraged but remain calm. We would not have gotten this far without you. Please keep the faith and thank you for your steadfast support.”
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