Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency of Abia state, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has reacted to the Appeal Court judgment which reinstates him as the APC senatorial candidate for Abia Central senatorial district, describing it as triumph of justice.
ABN TV reports that the Owerri division of Court of Appeal on Wednesday set aside judgement of the trial court which affirmed Emeka Atuma as the APC senatorial candidate for Abia Central, reinstating Onuigbo as the duly elected candidate of the party.
Reacting to the judgment, the federal lawmaker noted that the judgement is an indication that the judiciary remains the only hope of the common man.
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According to him, a lot of work was put into structuring the 2022 Electoral Act, expressing hope that as one of those who worked hard to ensure the actualisation of the piece of legislation, it will take the country’s democracy to the next level.
“A lot of work was put into structuring the 2022 Electoral Act and it is my belief as one of those who worked hard on it that this important piece of legislation will strengthen our democracy and take it to the next level,” he said.
Onuigbo also expressed gratitude to God for provision of resources while the legal battle lasted, his team of lawyers, family, and the media for their support.
“My appreciation goes to God for the strength, provision of resources, and wisdom in this quest to ensure that justice is done. I also thank my family, my friends, my political team, my legal team, the media, and all my supporters for solidly standing behind me as we joined Abians, Nigerians, and indeed young people across the country to ensure that impunity did not reign. This victory is a triumph of justice. May we always work hard to enthrone justice wherever we find ourselves.
“I appeal to our entire party leadership and members, and Abians, to join hands with me for us to move to the next stage of ensuring that we enthrone in Abia Central, good representation which I have symbolized over the years as is supported by my verifiable achievements. When good representation is enthroned, it is the people who win,” he added.
