Hon. Adedeji Stanley Odidiomo, has congratulated his colleague, Hon. Abbas Adigun Agboworin, on his victory at the tribunal.
The tribunal had on Monday affirmed the election of Abass Adigun for the Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency.
In a statement, Odidiomo described Agboworin’s victory as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. He said that the tribunal’s decision had vindicated Agboworin and the PDP, and had shown that the people’s will would not be subverted.
Odidiomo also praised Agboworin’s conduct throughout the tribunal process, saying that he had shown grace and humility, even in the face of adversity. He said that this was a testament to Agboworin’s character and his commitment to public service.
“I am confident that Hon. Agboworin will continue to serve his constituents with distinction and represent their interests effectively in the House of Representatives,” Odidiomo said.
The National and State Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Monday, affirmed the election of Abass Adigun for the Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency.
The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Adedapo Lam-Adesina of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging Adigun’s victory in the February 25 poll.
The tribunal dismissed the petition and awarded N1.5 million in cost in favour of Adigun (a.k.a. Agboworin) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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