National Coordinator of Abia Youth Vanguard (AYV), Maxi Alex Ugo has applauded the judgment of the Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri on the nullification of the election of Mr. Mao Ohuabunwa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Ugo acknowledged the forthrightness and patriotism of the three-man appellate panel, led by Justice I. G. Mbaba in upholding the will of the people.
Ugo said in a statement that the Court of Appeal has given hope to the hopeless despite threats by enemies of progress.
He said: “Every day for the thief, one day for the owner. The people of Abia State had, during the March 28 poll turned out in large numbers to cast their votes for Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu of Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA). It was, indeed, unfortunate when the PDP and its paid agents falsified the election results despite resistance by the returning officer, Prof. Ihekweaba Chukwugoziem. We voted for our choice, OUK, a friend of the people.”
“As future leaders and good ambassadors of Nigeria, we, the youths, firmly believe in Nigeria’s judiciary anchored on transparency and equity. We will, again, come out en masse to cast our votes for Kalu. We will not allow anyone to intimidate us as we are ready to defend our votes with the last drop of our blood,” he added.
In a similar development, stakeholders in Old Bende have commended the three-man appellate panel for nullifying Ohuabunwa’s election.
Chief Godwin Kalu described the decision as good for democracy.
According to him, lawlessness is the foundation of Nigeria’s problem.
“The last election in Abia North senatorial district was characterised by massive ballot-snatching, rigging and falsification of results. The people’s mandate was not allowed to count. With the decision of the court, the people’s will have now prevailed.
“Whenever the fresh election holds within the stipulated 90 days, I want to urge the electorate to come out en masse without fear to vote for their choice. It is a new era.”
Pledging their continued support and loyalty to the former governor of Abia State and PPA’s candidate, the group promised to sustain its door to door campaign tagged: “one man, one vote
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