The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Enugu has made a significant ruling regarding the election for the Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in Enugu State.
In response to a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Prince Cornelius Nnaji, the tribunal has nullified the election of Professor Sunday Nnamchi, who was the Labour Party’s candidate and the sitting House of Representatives member for the constituency.
The three-man panel of justices, led by A. M. Abubakar, declared Prince Cornelius Nnaji as the duly elected candidate for the election, which took place on February 25, 2023.
The tribunal’s decision was based on the petitioner’s argument that Professor Sunday Nnamchi was not properly sponsored and qualified to contest the election under the Labour Party’s candidacy.
In a unanimous verdict, the tribunal agreed with the petitioner’s claim that the Labour Party candidate did not meet the necessary qualifications to run for the election. This ruling has significant implications for the representation of the Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
