Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah of Young Progressives Party (YPP), has been declared the duely elected candidate to represent Anambra South Senatorial District at the Red Chamber (The Senate) by the Supreme Court on Tuesday 12th May, 2020.
The Supreme Court on Tuedsay, in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeals presented by Chris Ubah and Dr Obinna Uzor, challenging the election of Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah.
The four Supreme Court Justices led by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, held that the FCT High Court lacked territorial jurisdiction to determine an issue that emanated from primary election conducted in Anambra.
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Anaedoonline.com recalls that the Court Of Appeal siiting in Abuja Division in March 2020, set aside FCT High Court judgment which ordered the removal of Ifeanyi Ubah from office as senator representing Anambra South Senatorial district. Ifeanyi Ubah: Appeal Court Commence Hearing Of Case With Uzoh
Not satisfied with the decision of the Court of Appeal, Chris Uba and Obinna Uzor approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Appeal Court judgment.
Chris Uba and Obinna Uzoh through their counsel Chief Akin Olujimi, SAN and Chino Obiagwu, SAN respectively had urged the Supreme Court to set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal which had voided the judgment of Justice Bello Kawu of the FCT High Court.
They urged the apex court to allow their appeals on the ground0p-… that the FCT High Court has territorial jurisdiction over pre-election matters among other issues raised in the appeal.
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Meanwhile, Counsel to Sen. Ubah, Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, urged the court to dismiss the appeals on the grounds that FCT High Court lacked the territorial jurisdiction to entertain a cause of action that emanated from Anambra.
In his reaction, Ubah dedicated the judgment to God and assured that the development would enable him to settle down and be better focused in delivering his electoral promises to his constituents.
“I thank the Justices of the Supreme Court for standing for truth and justice. This has once again shown that our justices cannot be intimidated.
“I give God all the glory that this has come to pass, I dedicate this victory to God and the people of Anambra South who stood by me through the trial.
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“I equally dedicate this victory to my dear wife, Uche Ubah whose birthday is today. It is time to settle down to deliver quality representation to my constituents,’’ Ubah said.
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