Senate to appeal ruling nullifying Section 84(12) of Electoral Act

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Senate to appeal ruling nullifying Section 84(12) of Electoral Act

By Sanni Onogu

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The Senate on Wednesday resolved to appeal the judgement of Federal High Court, Umuahia, annulling section 84(12) of the Electoral Act.

The resolution followed a motion titled: “Urgent need to appeal judgement of the Federal High Court Umuahia on suit no.: FHC/UM/CS/26/2022 on Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, 2022.”

The motion was sponsored by Senator George Sekibo (Rivers East) and co-sponsored by 80 other lawmakers.

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