Lawyers divided over Kogi inclusive polls , Audu’s death
DIVISION was the lot of lawyers, Sunday, over
how the country could proceed with the Kogi
State governorship election following the death
of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Governorship Candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu.
There should be fresh election – Braithwaite
Speaking on the issue Sunday, Second Republic
politician and legal icon, Dr Tunji Braithwaite
said the demise of Prince Abubakar calls for a
fresh governorship election in Kogi.
His words: First, it is sad that Audu died. Our
thoughts are with his family at this time.
However, coming to mankind, life and activities
must go on. If the front runner in an election
drops dead, the next person with higher votes
cannot automatically be declared winner.
”The deceased according, to INEC scored
higher votes. Audu’s deth calls for another
election. The incumbent, Capt Idris Wada will
continue as governor until another election.
There must be another election.”
I foresee a trying time for INEC, judiciary–Ngige
*Says ticket belongs to APC
There is nothing other than holding another
election – Adegbuyi
Dr Braithwaite’s views were shared by Barr Bisi
Adegbuyi, a stalwart of the Afenifere Renewal
group, ARG.
”There is nothing other holding another election.
APC should be allowed to present another
candidate. Since the election has not been
concluded, the Deputy Governorship candidate
cannot take his place, he is not the candidate,”
he said.
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