By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter
Former President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Adams Oshiomole has been declared the governor of Edo State in Nigeria. This follows a judgment passed few minutes ago (11 November 2008) by the Appeal Court, Benin. Adams contested under the platform of Action Congress (AC).The court upheld the decision of the election tribunal headed by Justice Umeadi, which declared Oshiomole as the authentic winner of the 2007 gubernatorial election in Edo State.
The court ordered the incumbent governor of Edo State, Professor Oserhiemen Osunbor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should vacate the post and Oshiomole sworn into the state house. We gathered that certificate of return would soon be given to the former NLC president by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).There is wild jubilation in Edo State as the other party conceded defeat to Oshiomole by the appeal court. Remarkably, all the five judges concurred to the lead judgement.
Chief Reporter
Former President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Adams Oshiomole has been declared the governor of Edo State in Nigeria. This follows a judgment passed few minutes ago (11 November 2008) by the Appeal Court, Benin. Adams contested under the platform of Action Congress (AC).The court upheld the decision of the election tribunal headed by Justice Umeadi, which declared Oshiomole as the authentic winner of the 2007 gubernatorial election in Edo State.
The court ordered the incumbent governor of Edo State, Professor Oserhiemen Osunbor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should vacate the post and Oshiomole sworn into the state house. We gathered that certificate of return would soon be given to the former NLC president by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).There is wild jubilation in Edo State as the other party conceded defeat to Oshiomole by the appeal court. Remarkably, all the five judges concurred to the lead judgement.
all hail the judiciary,UMARU ABDULLAI,the masses of Edo-State and the Oba of Benin for seeking the face of God with fasting and Prayers.
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INNO-OGEDS.
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This is a welcome development. Let He who stole the people's mandate cover his face in shame and vacate the Governor's seat ASAP.
ReplyDeleteBTW, why is the judgement this late? Nigerians and the Judiciary in particular, should remember that Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.
Cheers,
Biodun Oyeniran
am so happy that God has finally answered our prayers.I knew before i voted that he will win, nd again ,nd agin.Even if there was a little delay, WHATEVER WILL BE WILL BE!
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Am so happy for Edo state. Surely there is an end.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Adams Oshiomole and all Edo people.
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It's great to know justice finally prevailed!
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Sanity is gradually coming back to the system.
ReplyDeleteI pray other appeals will work for Mimiko, Aregbesola, Amosu, etc.
Let's wait and see. Oshiomole is the man. Will there be change?
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