The Lagos Appeal Court recently upheld the election of Honourable Ibori-Suenu Erhiatake, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing the Ethiope Federal Constituency in Delta State. In a hotly contested race, Erhiatake secured victory over her opponents, Ben Rolands Igbakpa and Mr. Halims Ahoda, who represented the NNPP and APC, respectively.
The verdict, delivered by Hon. Justice Festus Ogbuinaya, Justice Senchi, and Justice Waziri on Tuesday, annulled the lower court's decision and affirmed the PDP candidate's win. Erhiatake, the daughter of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, a former governor of Delta State and a prominent figure in the PDP, celebrated the judgment as a triumph for her constituents and democracy. She expressed gratitude for the court's recognition of the merits of her appeal.
Erhiatake's successful appeal serves as a testament to the strength of her candidacy and the PDP's influence in Delta State. Her constituents and supporters have hailed this decision as a victory for the people and an affirmation of democratic principles
