The Supreme Court has confirmed Governor Dave Umahi as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ebonyi South.
The ruling came in response to an appeal filed by one of the aspirants in the senatorial district, Ann Agom-Eze, who had challenged the governor’s victory in the primary election held on July 31 over allegations of irregularities.
The Federal High Court in Abakaliki had earlier dismissed Umahi’s suit and ordered a fresh election in the area.
Agom-Eze was expelled from APC a few days after the primary election for alleged anti-party activities.
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun dismissed the plaintiff’s application, declaring Umahi the validly elected candidate.
