Court Of Appeal Sacks Governor Wike Of Rivers State

A three-man Court of Appeal panel sitting Abuja has upheld the ruling of the gubernatorial election 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