The purported election result of Anambra Central Senatorial District which accorded victory to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) candidate, Dr Chris Ngige has been declared not binding by the INEC.
Confirming this development recently in an interview with a local radio station in Awka, the Anambra State Resident Electoral Commissioner said the Returning Officer, Dr Alex Anene who made the declaration had no authority to do so.
Meanwhile, Awka the state capital of Anambra State stood still after the declaration as thousands of ACN supporters took to the street in jubilation, celebrating the supposed victory of Dr Ngige.
Heavy traffic jam impeded movement of vehicles along Eke Awka road as the broom-brandishing supporters of Dr. Ngige continued the wild celebration in spite reports on local radio station, Purity FM that the result was carried in error.
In another development, the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP) in Anambra State has upheld the controversial declaration which gave Dr. Ngige victory.
In a statement in Awka, the ANPP urged the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Professor Dora Akunyili to accept defeat in good faith or seek redress in the court of law if she feels aggrieved.
It could be recalled that the INEC chairman, Professor Attahiru jega has invited all the parties involved in the situation before an investigation panel aimed at resolving the problem in Anambra Central Senatorial District.
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