After spending barely three months in the National Assembly and in the midst of which he threw a lavish party for his mothers burial, the Kogi State National Assembly/State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has quashed the victory of Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district.
Melaye the then candidate of the opposition, peoples democratic party (PDP) was declared winner in the February election by INEC but Senator Smart Adeyemi (APC) approached the tribunal, challenging INEC declaration on three grounds of irregularities, over voting and non compliance with the electoral acts.
The three man panel led by Justice A. O. Chijioke in a unanimous judgment on Friday accepted Adeyemi’s ground and ordered for reelection into the senatorial axis.
But in a swift reaction, the controversial senator told his supporters ,’there is bo cause 4 alarm at all. Even if it went my way they will still go to the Appeal Court. Our mandate can not be taken. We will get judgment at the Appeal Court. There will be fresh election in Kogi West bc I will be Governor. For my Senate mandate no shaking. I can not be distracted. Focus is my name. All Kogites should remain calm and peaceful as their mandate is very secured.
