Supreme court upholds Wike’s election as Rivers Governor

The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor of Rivers State.The court validated the April 11 governorship election on Wednesday but did not provide reasons for its judgment.It said detailed reasons for the verdict would be provided on February 12.

The Rivers Tribunal had earlier on October 24 nullified Mr. Wike’s election.The tribunal, which delivered its ruling in Abuja, also ordered that a fresh governorship election be conducted in the state.

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