With this Appeal Court verdict, Ogene is now the authentic representative of Ogbaru Federal Constituency for the next four years.
By Jeffrey Agbo
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ogbaru Constituency, Afam Ogene, has attributed his victory at the Court of Appeal to the grace and favour of God, which he said paved the way for him right from the day he decided to participate in the election.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed the appeal brought before it by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, against the victory of Ogene whose election had earlier been affirmed by the Election Petition Tribunal, in Awka, Anambra.
Ruling on Saturday, Justice M. I. Sirajo said that the appeal by Onyema lacked merit and therefore affirmed the earlier judgement of the tribunal, which was delivered on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Reacting to the judgement, Ogene, who is the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, said, “Just as I said after the tribunal verdict, which also declared me victorious, the grace of God is my greatest advocate. And my judicial victories are true validation of the will of the people and the undeniable grace of God.
“The journey has been both emotionally and physically draining, but God sustained me and has also, once again, proven that only he determines who should lead a people at any given time. And I promise never to misuse this grace and opportunity to serve.
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“I will continue to serve with dignity, honour and utmost responsibility.
“This victory is particularly for the good people of Ogbaru Federal Constituency, who willingly and overwhelmingly gave me their mandate to represent them.
“I give all glory to God for these resounding victories – at the first and second polls. And also at both the Election Petition Tribunal and now the Appeal Court.
“Now is the time to roll up my sleeves and get to work in the service of my people and Nigeria in general. By the grace of God, Ogbaru Federal Constituency will never regret trusting me with their votes.”
With this Appeal Court verdict, Ogene is now the authentic representative of Ogbaru Federal Constituency for the next four years.