The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has finally re-affirmed the election of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Right Honourable 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 described the judgement as 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.
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