A member of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the Labour Party, Amobi Ogah, has been reinstated as the lawmaker representing Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State by the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos.
The tribunal had initially nullified Ogah’s election in September, citing alleged non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act and declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, as the winner of the election.
Onyejiocha is the incumbent Minister of State for Labour and Employment.
Ogah, in a statement released on Saturday, commended the court for its “forthrightness” and “commitment to justice.” He also thanked his supporters for their unwavering support during the legal battle.
