The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Imo State governorship election, Samuel Anyanwu, has described the Supreme Court’s verdict as the legalization of electoral fraud. He claims that he won the election but was denied victory by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Anyanwu expressed gratitude to his supporters and urged them to remain calm and law-abiding despite the court’s decision. He alleged that the APC and INEC hijacked his mandate and that the Supreme Court’s judgment has given legal backing to the wrong winner.
The PDP candidate criticized the Tribunal and Appeal Court for dismissing his appeal, describing it as a legal blunder. He also lamented that the Supreme Court failed to correct the error, which he believes will hurt the Nigerian judiciary.
Key points:
- Samuel Anyanwu describes Supreme Court verdict as legalization of electoral fraud
- Claims he won the Imo State governorship election but was denied victory by APC and INEC
- Urges supporters to remain calm and law-abiding
- Alleges APC and INEC hijacked his mandate
- Criticizes Tribunal and Appeal Court for dismissing his appeal
- Laments Supreme Court’s failure to correct the error
Anyanwu’s statement reflects his dissatisfaction with the electoral process and the judiciary’s handling of his case. He believes that the Supreme Court’s judgment has perpetuated electoral fraud and undermined the democratic process.
