Abuja, Jan. 21, 2023 – The Supreme Court on Friday restored Godswill Akpabio, a former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, as the senatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress for Akwa Ibom North Senatorial District.
In a unanimous decision delivered by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the apex court upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja in September 2022 which ruled in favour of Akpabio.
Saulawa said that Akpabio’s case had merit and should be allowed.
Akpabio had challenged the judgement of the Court of Appeal Abuja which set aside his victory at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Arriving at the decision, the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment, said each of the 10 issues formulated by the appellant was resolved in his favour and against the respondent.
It held that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the case, adding that whatever decision arrived at by the court amounted to nullity.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, had on November 14, 2022, set aside the judgment of Federal High Court, Abuja, removing Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress’ candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. (GBN)
