May 14, 2026

Court of Appeal Upholds Fubara’s Election as Rivers State Governor

By Adamu Abubakar Isa

The Lagos State and National Assembly Appeal Court upheld Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s victory in the March 18, 2023, governorship election.

Dismissing appeals by opposition candidates, the court ruled unanimously, citing a lack of evidence regarding Electoral Act non-compliance.

It faulted the tribunal’s dismissal of Tonye Cole’s appeal, clarifying that APC’s withdrawal of the petition against Fubara’s victory didn’t bar Cole from pursuing his appeal.

Details later…

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