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Cross River Senatorial Poll: Group Faults Judiciary On Issuance Of Certificate Of Return To Jarigbe.

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A coalition of Civil Society organisations have faulted the intrigues that characterised the conduct of the December, 2020 cross river North senatorial election, saying if not reversed, indicates a down trend in the achievement so far recorded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in its reform of the electoral process. The coalition under the auspices of the centre for credible leadership and citizens awareness at a round table parley in Abuja are not happy with the Federal Capital Territory high court ruling that informed the decision by the electoral umpire to issue Hon Jarigbe Jarigbe certificate of return even when same had earlier been extended to the winner of the December 5th poll, Dr Steve Odey who consequently have been sworn in as the senator representing Cross River North senatorial district by the senate president. According to the Director General of the Coalition, Dr Nwambu Gabriel, the intrigue negates the principles of Justice. The Coalition however is seeking the intervention of INEC for a peaceful resolution of the issue. They are also not relenting in faith for a positive outcome of the matter which is presently at the supreme court.

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