Just in… “Electoral Appeals Court Shakes Enugu State: Orders Rerun in Nkanu East L.G.A Amidst Over-Voting Controversy!”

In an astonishing turn of events, the House of Assembly election appeals court sitting in Lagos this evening delivered a seismic ruling, affirming the tribunal’s earlier decision nullifying the election of Okey Mbah of PDP and ordering conduct of a rerun in five pivotal electoral wards of Nkanu East Local Government Area. The House of Assembly Election for Nkanu East State Constituency in Enugu State was marred by allegations of over-voting, casting doubt over the credibility of the electoral process. As the court declared its verdict, it also slapped a substantial N200,000k cost on the appellants, sending a resolute signal against any attempts to subvert democracy. This captivating development has sent shockwaves throughout the state, leaving citizens in suspense as they await the political showdown that lies ahead.

The tribunal in Enugu had ordered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) withdrew the certificate of return issued to Hon Okey Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and for the commission to conduct a rerun of the state constituency election at Owo, Ihuokpara, Ugbawka 1, and Akpawfu\Amagunze Wards of the LGA within 90 days.

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