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The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has petitioned the local government election tribunal, calling for the annulment of the recently concluded local government elections held on September 21.
APGA is demanding a fresh election and disqualification of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from participating, to ensure a fair and transparent process.
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Speaking to DAILY GAZETTE after submitting the petitions, the Chairman of APGA in Enugu State, Ekene Uzodinma, said that the election failed short of all indicies of a fair, transparent, and credible election.
He told the court that the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) did not adhere to its own guidelines, alleging that the process was marred by rigging and other irregularities.
The party is requesting the tribunal to cancel the chairmanship elections in Enugu South, Udi, Awgu, and Aninri Local Government Areas, as well as various Councillorship positions.
In addition to concerns about the election’s conduct, APGA is challenging the educational qualifications of the PDP candidates declared winners by ENSIEC.
The party alleges that some of these candidates do not meet the minimum educational standards required to contest the election.
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DAILY GAZETTE recalls that APGA had previously rejected the endorsement by the Enugu State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), which had affirmed the election’s credibility.
Counsel to the petitioners, Ozo Alex Amujiogu urged the Tribunal to consider the merits of the petitions to ensure that justice prevails.
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APGA told the court that certain sworn-in PDP candidates face criminal indictments, which should disqualify them from holding public office.
