Breaking News: Ruling on Isiala Ngwa South ....Court Orders Fresh Election

By John Okiyi Kalu

The Abia LGA Election Petition Tribunal has ordered a fresh election in the Isiala Ngwa South local government constituency after reviewing the matter instituted by Christian Okeri (APGA) against the winner of the election, Ifeanyi Isikaku of PDP.

The tribunal did not declare the APGA candidate winner of the election but rather called for a fresh election.

Mr Isikaku can, and is likely to, appeal the ruling to the State High Court which is the final authority on LGA poll matters.

In the interim, the law stipulates that Mr Isikaku will remain on his seat till the determination of his appeal unless he fails to lodge the appeal within the allowed window.

Those of us who are familiar with the issues that were canvassed at the tribunal believe that the judgement will likely be upturned on appeal.

Bottom line: Democracy and rule of law are working in Abia State under the watch of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.


Meanwhile ,the chairman of Isialangwa South Local Government Area, Chief Ifeanyi Isikaku has called on his supporters and the people of the LGA to remain claim and law abiding over the ruling against him.

Isikaku who remains the chairman of the council, said he will go on appeal.