The Appeal Court has handed a decisive verdict in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), unseating Olukayode Doherty of the Labour Party (LP), and declaring Rauf Age-Suleiman as the rightful winner in the Lagos State House of Assembly election for Amuwo-Odofin II Constituency.
The ruling, which upholds a previous decision by the Election Petition Tribunal, directs the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue the certificate of return to Age-Suleiman, solidifying his victory in the contested election.
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Citing the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, the court ruled that a candidate cannot be declared the winner if they did not actively participate in the entire election process.
This decision underscores the importance of adherence to electoral regulations and the necessity for candidates to fully engage in the democratic process.