Tribunal sacks Delta South senator, orders re-run within 90 days

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The Senatorial Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Wednesday, sacked the lawmaker representing Delta South, Senator Thomas Onowakpo.

The tribunal ordered INEC to conduct a supplementary election in Warri South Local Government Area of the state within 90 days.

Speaking shortly after the judgment, INEC counsel, Clark Ekpebe, said they would study the judgment, adding that they still have the option of an appeal. He said, “The judgment has been given and we will go home and study the judgment. We have been asked to withdraw his certificate of return and conduct a supplementary election within 90 days.Kindly share this story:

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