Tribunal dismisses Abia ex speaker's petition, upholds rep member's victory

Tribunal dismisses Abia ex speaker’s petition, upholds rep member’s victory

The National Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has rejected a petition brought by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chief Chinedum Orji, against Chief Obi Aguocha, the Labour Party representative for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency. The Independent … Continue reading Tribunal dismisses Abia ex speaker’s petition, upholds rep member’s victory

33-year-old Rep-elect says he funded his campaigns through farming

33-year-old Rep-elect says he funded his campaigns through farming

Bashir Usman Gorau, a 33-year-old unionist and farmer, has won the Gada-Goronyo federal constituency election in Sokoto state, Nigeria, by funding his campaign through his farming activities and business. Gorau received 29,679 votes, defeating the incumbent lawmaker representing the constituency, … Continue reading 33-year-old Rep-elect says he funded his campaigns through farming