A’Court Affirms Adeyemi’s Election as Kogi West Senator - THISDAYLIVE

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the appeal filed by former senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, challenging the victory of his successor, Senator Smart Adeyemi, at the November 2019 by-election.

The panel, before dismissing the appeal, unanimously resolved all the seven issues considered in the case against the appellants – Melaye and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party .Although, the tribunal had ruled in favour of Adeyemi in the conclusion of its judgment, the senator had filed a cross-appeal against some portions of the judgment he considered unfavourable.

The judgment of the Court of Appeal on disputes arising from state Houses of Assembly and National Assembly elections is the final, as further appeal to the Supreme Court is not permissible under the law.

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