* Heads To Appeal Court To Challenge His Election Nullification
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
House of Representatives member on the platform of Labour Party (LP) for Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency, Hon (Prof) Paul Nnamchi, has assured his supporters that his victory in the last general election which was upturned on Friday by the Tribunal will be soon be re-claimed at the Appeal Court.
The lawmaker had rejected the judgement of the 3-man Election Tribunal sitting in Enugu, saying that the verdict does not conform with the law and the expectation of his teaming supporters.
Hon. Nnamchi's reaction to the verdict of the election court was contained in a statement by his Media Adviser, Sam Nwanze.
According to him, "I am not satisfied with the judgment of the tribunal which to me is not in accordance with the provisions of the law and expectation of my teaming supporters. Consequently, I have instructed my lawyers to proceed to appeal the matter at the Appeal Court which has the final say on the case and I am confidence we will get justice at the Appeal Court.
"My confidence in the judiciary is not shaken by this judgment. I am hopeful justice will be served at the next level and the current verdict will be overturned at the appellate court. I want to use this opportunity to appeal to my teaming supporters to remain calm as we are hopeful to reclaim the mandate at the Appeal Court.
"I also use this opportunity to thank and appreciate all my supporters who have called to show solidarity and those who may not reach me. I can assure you all of my resolve to defend the mandate freely given to me through your votes by fighting to the end. It is not yet over. God bless all of you", the statement said. NNL.
