The court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has re- affirmed the election victory of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, representing Ifo 1, State Constituency against his challenger in the last general election, Okikiola Ogundele of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The Appeal court equally awarded a N500,000 ( five hundred thousand naira) fine against the appellant.
Reacting to his victory, Speaker Oluomo stated that the judgement was a reaffirmation of his victory, which was consistently affirmed from the ballot box to the appellate court.
He expressed appreciation to his constituents for believing in his representation, while commending the judiciary for its consistency in the pursuit of justice for the promotion of democracy.
He added that the judgement would spur him to do more for his constituents and the State.
OGHA swears-in Ikenne APC lawmaker after Appeal Court’s victory
The Ogun Assembly has sworn in Hon. Olakunle Sobukanla (APC-Ikenne) as a member of the 10th Assembly after the Court of Appeal annulled the election of Babajide Owoduni of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sobukanla took the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance administered by the Deputy Clerk, Mrs Funmilayo Adeyemi, during plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
It would be recalled that the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos had last November nullified the election of Owoduni and declared Sobukanla, who was also a member of the 9th legislature elected.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oluomo on behalf of other lawmakers, congratulated Sobukanla for returning to the House of Assembly.
Speaking shortly after his swearing-in, Sobukanla promised to always remain a good representative of his constituents.
” I am elated, and very happy to be back to where I belong . My constituency should expect quality representation as usual. I thank Gov. Dapo Abiodun for his support,” he said.
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