Supreme Court dismisses APC appeal against Eno A’Ibom governor’s election

Supreme Court dismisses APC appeal against Eno A’Ibom governor’s election

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Akanimo Udofia, against the election of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno.

The apex court advised the APC candidate counsel, Hassan Liman, to withdraw his appeal because the finding of the lower courts on his case were based on facts and in order.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos had affirmed the election of Eno who contested on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform.

The seven-man panel of the apex court headed by Justice Uwani Abaji-Aji wondered why the lawyer came to court when there was no appeal against the order which set aside the convictions.

“As a matter of fact, you are wasting our time.,” Justice Emmanuel Agim told Liman.

“You are a senior lawyer, do what is needful,” the apex court told the lawyer, saying without an appeal, the governor was no longer a convict.

Liman finally bowed to the judges by withdrawing the appeal.

“As a senior officer of this court, I want to thank the court, I accept the decision of this court.

“I humbly in the interest of justice, apply to withdraw this appeal,” Liman said.

“This appeal, having been withdrawn without any objection, is hereby dismissed,” the apex court declared.