Anthony Iwuoma
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has lauded Sir Frank Ibezim for his confirmation as Senator-elect for Imo North Senatorial District of the state.
Ibezim was on Friday presented with his Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after the Supreme Court declared him the winner of the December 5, 2020 by-election in the zone.
The seat had been hotly contested between Ibezim and Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, who insisted he should be declared the authentic candidate of the winning party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, following fraction party primaries.
Ibezim, who had been disqualified over concocted allegation of certificate forgery fought all the way to the apex court, which saw merit in his appeal and dismissed his opponent’s case that was even filed outside the mandatory 14 days as stipulated by law.
The Senator-elect on Saturday presented his certificate to the governor in Owerri, the state capital, in a very reception.
Governor Uzodinma in a statement he personally signed expressed delight over Ibezim’s victory, describing it as a manifestation of the court being the last hope of the common man.
“I congratulate Sir Frank Ibezim on emerging victorious both at the polls and the tribunals, to represent Imo North (Okigwe Zone) District at the Red Chamber,” the governor said.
“Sir Frank was just recently issued the Certificate of Return (CoR) by the INEC – another manifestation of the Judiciary, world over, as the last hope of the common man.
“This victory is also a testament of the popularity and goodwill Sir Ibezim enjoys among his people, hence the mandate to represent them at the Nigerian Senate.
“Furthermore, I congratulate the people of Okigwe for making such a wise decision.
“I urge him to be magnanimous in victory and also make good, the confidence of his people as the position calls for service to the people.”
Anthony Iwuoma
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has lauded Sir Frank Ibezim for his confirmation as Senator-elect for Imo North Senatorial District of the state.
Ibezim was on Friday presented with his Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after the Supreme Court declared him the winner of the December 5, 2020 by-election in the zone.
The seat had been hotly contested between Ibezim and Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, who insisted he should be declared the authentic candidate of the winning party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, following fraction party primaries.
Ibezim, who had been disqualified over concocted allegation of certificate forgery fought all the way to the apex court, which saw merit in his appeal and dismissed his opponent’s case that was even filed outside the mandatory 14 days as stipulated by law.
The Senator-elect on Saturday presented his certificate to the governor in Owerri, the state capital, in a very reception.
Governor Uzodinma in a statement he personally signed expressed delight over Ibezim’s victory, describing it as a manifestation of the court being the last hope of the common man.
“I congratulate Sir Frank Ibezim on emerging victorious both at the polls and the tribunals, to represent Imo North (Okigwe Zone) District at the Red chamber,” the governor said.
“Sir Frank was just recently issued the Certificate of Return (CoR) by the INEC – another manifestation of the Judiciary, world over, as the last hope of the common man.
“This victory is also a testament of the popularity and goodwill Sir Ibezim enjoys among his people, hence the mandate to represent them at the Nigerian Senate.
“Furthermore, I congratulate the people of Okigwe for making such a wise decision.
“I urge him to be magnanimous in victory and also make good, the confidence of his people as the position calls for service to the people.”
