FEDERAL HIGH COURT DISMISSES CASE AGAINST GOVERNOR AKPABIO'S ELECTION

Justice Abdul Kafarati of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed the case brought by Engr Frank Okon against the election of Chief Godswill Akpabio as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. He held that the case lacked merit.

In a ruling delivered a few moments ago, the Judge declined jurisdiction on the matter and said it that as was held by the Supreme Court in the Timipre Sylva's case, only the political party can determine its candidate in an election. The Judge awarded a total cost of N150,000 against Frank Okon.

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