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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National and State Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, has upheld the election of Senator Abba Moro of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 25 Benue South senatorial election.<\/p>\n

The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Mr Dan Onjeh, had filed a petition at the tribunal seeking to nullify Moro\u2019s election.<\/p>\n

However, the tribunal ruled that the evidence put forward by the petitioner was \u201cweak and porous\u201d and dismissed it accordingly.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the development, Onjeh faulted the tribunal\u2019s judgement, and urged his supporters to remain calm.<\/p>\n

He said his lawyers will advise him on the next step after studying the judgement.<\/p>\n

Onjeh said, \u201cThe election petition tribunal sitting in Makurdi has just dismissed my petition on a misconceived ground.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, it is a familiar terrain; we\u2019ve gone through it several times in the last 12 tortuous years and we\u2019re not deterred. Our legal team will study the judgement and advise on our available options.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, we give thanks to God in every situation. I equally wish to thank you for your unflinching support and prayers always. May God bless you.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The National and State Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, has upheld the election of Senator Abba Moro of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 25 Benue South senatorial election. 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