ABIA CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT: “Justice Has Been Done” – Sam Onuigbo Rejoices

ABIA CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT: “Justice Has Been Done” – Sam Onuigbo Rejoices

Following a court judgement confirming Honourable Sam Onuigbo as the authentic candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Abia Central Senatorial District, Onuigbo has lauded the judiciary for upholding justice and proving that the arm remains the last hope of the common man.

An appellate court sitting in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 quashed the judgment of Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Umuahia, which declared Chief Emeka Atuma winner of the primary election of the APC in Abia Central senatorial district ahead of the 2023 elections.

The appeal court maintained that Honourable Sam Onuigbo is the authentic candidate of the APC having purchased the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms and also participated in the party’s primaries.

The court therefore sacked Atuma, affirming the candidacy of Onuigbo.

Reacting to the court judgement Sam Onuigbo, who is the current member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, in a statement said;

I welcome with happiness the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Owerri, which confirmed my legitimacy as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Abia Central Senatorial District. Truly, the judiciary remains the only hope of the common man.

2. A lot of work was put into structuring the 2022 Electoral Act and it is my belief as one of those who worked hard on it that this important piece of legislation will strengthen our democracy and take it to the next level.

3. My appreciation goes to God for the strength, provision of resources, and wisdom in this quest to ensure that justice is done. I also thank my family, my friends, my political team, my legal team, the media, and all my supporters for solidly standing behind me as we joined Abians, Nigerians, and indeed young people across the country to ensure that impunity did not reign. This victory is a triumph of justice. May we always work hard to enthrone justice wherever we find ourselves.

4. I appeal to our entire party leadership and members, and Abians, to join hands with me for us to move to the next stage of ensuring that we enthrone in Abia Central, good representation which I have symbolized over the years as is supported by my verifiable achievements. When good representation is enthroned, it is the people who win.