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Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by centvin008(m): 1:06pm On Dec 16, 2015
A five-man Court of Appeal panel sitting Abuja has upheld the ruling of the gubernatorial election tribunal in Rivers state. In a 110-page ruling delivered by Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem the Court ruled that the election of Nyesom Wike did not conform with the electoral act. The Court has ordered a rerun in 90 days.

In delivering a final ruling the Court of Appeal decided all the seven issues raised by Governor Wike against in favour of Dakuku Peterside and the All Progressives Congress party.

The appellate court refused to discard the findings of a lower tribunal saying the number of witnesses is not the main issue but evaluation of the strength of evidence before the trial court.

Issue one on fair hearing resolved for the APC candidate, Dakuku

The appellate court also stated it has evaluated the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission and holds them sacrosanct.

The Court of Appeal said it agrees that gubernatorial election was marred by wide-scale violence.

On issue two regarding competence of ruling by the new chairman in the lower tribunal, stamps, issuance of service and jurisdiction, the court ruled it was in order.

On issue three about locus standing to institute the case at the tribunal in 21 days, the issue was again resolved in APC's favor.

The court described the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Wike as crying more than the bereaved

Issue four on INEC manuals, guidelines and non-compliance including non-issuance of pre-hearing notices by the chairman of the lower tribunal, court resolved in APC's favor saying it was immaterial.

Issue five is on the reliance on documentary evidence by the tribunal resolved for APC

On issue six as to whether the lower tribunal was right on card readers, the appeals court said in the evaluation of the evidence before the tribunal after a thorough analysis of the subject matter of card readers, and its use, the lead judge stated categorically that card readers guarantees credible elections.

The Court stated that INEC manuals were consistent with the provisions of electoral Act.

The Court then dismissed Wike's appeal on all grounds and ordered INEC to conduct a fresh governorship election in Rivers state within 90 days.
http://saharareporters.com/2015/12/16/court-appeal-sacks-governor-wike-rivers-state

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by madgoat(m): 1:07pm On Dec 16, 2015
shocked

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by fweshh(m): 1:08pm On Dec 16, 2015
supreme court here we come, wike is the man of the people, only massive rigging can make him lose any election conducted in rivers state

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by ricsman(m): 1:08pm On Dec 16, 2015
we all know. both APC and PDP, even NEW knows the outcome.

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by hardywaltz(m): 1:12pm On Dec 16, 2015
Dancing
We always knew that CTC Governor WikeD was just occupying the seat temporarily

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by opyzy(m): 1:13pm On Dec 16, 2015
grin

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by yemmynoni: 1:16pm On Dec 16, 2015
Court of Appeal has confirmed that there was no elections in River state. Wike should start parking his things from government house & stop collecting loans....... EFCC will not even give him a breathing space now that he has been sack, the man don gentle all of a sudden


Ka sha ma Dupe

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by liveyourlife: 1:17pm On Dec 16, 2015
Naija which way na?


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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by TooNoisy(f): 1:18pm On Dec 16, 2015
Wike did not need to rig the elections, he would have won easily.

But now, he will certainly lose! smiley

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Nobody: 1:18pm On Dec 16, 2015
APC/GMB is overheating the polity....everywhere trouble. Nigeria might explode!

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by yemmynoni: 1:19pm On Dec 16, 2015
now where is jonathan wife dat is making mouth all around

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Bishop4bella(m): 1:24pm On Dec 16, 2015
Wike (d) using appealing court to stay long in office.
Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Alubosa: 1:25pm On Dec 16, 2015
If APC's INEC would conduct a free and fair election in Rivers State, Wike will win. 8 out of 10 Riversmen will rather vote for Wike than Amaechi Dakuku. Go and check!!!

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by ALTERNATEID: 1:27pm On Dec 16, 2015
Real2020:
APC/GMB is overheating the polity....everywhere trouble. Nigeria might explode!

Nigeria will not explode and the polity is not overheated in anyway. In fact, democracy is gradually taking root and the court of appeal just gave a sound judgement that will help deepen democracy the more. People who rigged their way into office will no longer be allowed to benefit from their criminality.


If Wike want to continue as governor, he should contest and win a free, fair and credible rerun election. The last election in Rivers state cannot stand any credible legal scrutiny as we've seen. It was a complete charade. Kudos to the judiciary for ensuring that justice is done in this case.

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Nobody: 1:28pm On Dec 16, 2015
Where is lalasticlala sef shocked

EFCC to handle him on education ministry others grin

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by ziccoit: 1:29pm On Dec 16, 2015
Except in some very few cases, appeal court doesn't upturn the judgement of tribunal since no new exhibit would be accepted.

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Ndywin: 1:30pm On Dec 16, 2015
Free and Fair elections Wike will certainly win buh this present APC will certainly rig himout unless rivers people shines their eyes like the Ekiti and Bayelsa state

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by emamos: 1:35pm On Dec 16, 2015
over to d wailers...Wike wil still win-wailers

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Kelklein(m): 1:36pm On Dec 16, 2015
typing..

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by kennydee05(m): 1:37pm On Dec 16, 2015
Bye bye Wike
To all the wailing Ekpas this is the right moment for you to wail non-stop

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by ShowYourCertificate: 1:37pm On Dec 16, 2015
APC will be beaten again.

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by saintopus(m): 1:37pm On Dec 16, 2015
Well, they should organize another election I know Rivers state, Bayelsa state, Aqwa Ibom state, Delta state are for PDP for a very long time to come.
Just like Lagos will be for APC in a very long time to come.

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by carinmom(f): 1:37pm On Dec 16, 2015
Bye Wicked ooops Wike. Wailers how market, i can see you've already started consoling yourselves tongue grin grin

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by urbanmonk: 1:38pm On Dec 16, 2015
Niger Delta people - Nigeria blessing and curse
Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by AkinDavid2: 1:38pm On Dec 16, 2015
saintopus:
Well, they should organize another election I know Rivers state, Bayelsa state, Aqwa Ibom state, Delta state are for PDP for a very long time to come.
Just like Lagos will be for APC in a very long time to come.

Are you still on this same page. Even with the revelations!

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by superior1: 1:40pm On Dec 16, 2015
Me wey don dey plan to celebrate WIKE's victory this WIKEnd, chai!! Dis is a very WIKEd judgement, it WIKEns me walahi grin

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by kennydee05(m): 1:40pm On Dec 16, 2015
Real2020:
APC/GMB is overheating the polity....everywhere trouble. Nigeria might explode!
Nigeria that did not explode when Jonathan was defeated at the poll, so is that same Nigeria that will explode because Wike is sacked..... typical Ekpa/Wailers comment
Nothing will happen to Nigeria.

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by akinsbaba2015: 1:42pm On Dec 16, 2015
10 out of 12 house of rep. members, 3 out of 3senators and the sitting governor sacked by the Federal court of appeal. You turned a civil exercise into a bloodbath and you expect to cling unto power. Your woes have just began.

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Anikulhapo(m): 1:42pm On Dec 16, 2015
Real2020:
APC/GMB is overheating the polity....everywhere trouble. Nigeria might explode!
MY FRIEND, KEEP QUIET!

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by stepo707: 1:45pm On Dec 16, 2015
nawao
Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by Clerverly: 1:46pm On Dec 16, 2015
The More Wike's Appeals to higher Courts, The more he loses home support.

Now without 3 Senators, 12, House Of Reps Members and 25 House of Assembly members to rely on...and more importantly...The Police, Army, Navy, Airforce, Civil Defence, INEC, Loyal militants...

Can The Wailers, Igbos and The Ekpas tell me, How WICKed Wike Would garner 20% of of Votes rerun

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Re: Appeal Court Upholds Tribunal’s Judgment Nullifying Wike’s Election by carinmom(f): 1:47pm On Dec 16, 2015
Real2020:
APC/GMB is overheating the polity....everywhere trouble. Nigeria might explode!
Na your house go explode tongue

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