The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal filed by Barrister Chijioke Edeoga, citing a lack of merit in his case. The court has unequivocally affirmed the judgment of the Enugu Tribunal, delivered on September 9, 2023, under the leadership of Hon. Justice K.M. Akano.
The focal point of the appeal was the declaration and return of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the rightful winner of the March 18, 2023, Enugu State governorship election. The Court of Appeal has now firmly upheld this decision, solidifying Dr. Mbah's position as the duly elected governor.
Crucially, all three issues presented in the appeal were resolved in favor of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah by the appellate court. This decision reinforces the integrity of the electoral process and affirms the initial verdict handed down by the Enugu Tribunal.
This development marks a crucial chapter in the political landscape of Enugu State, as the legal system solidifies the legitimacy of the governor-elect, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
