Nigeria: Anambra Central Senatorial Election - Why INEC Is Yet to Issue Obiora Okonwo a Certificate of Return

26 December 2017

Abuja — Contrary to accusations in some quarters that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deliberately refused to issue a certificate of return to Dr Obiora Okonkwo as the "authentic winner" of the Anambra Central Senatorial Election, checks has revealed that the case is still pending at the Court of Appeal.

Supporters of Obiora Okonkwo allege that Justice Tsoho of the Federal High court Abuja had granted relief sought by Dr. Okonkwo, to the effect that he is the validly nominated candidate of the PDP for the March 2015 senatorial election for Anambra Central and as such should enjoy the victory of PDP at the said 2015 election.

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