November 06, (THEWILL) – The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has urged all her supporters to remain calm over the Court of Appeal judgement, which overturned her victory in the March 25th House of Representatives election for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia state.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Saturday, voided the judgement of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia, which nullified the election victory of Amobi Ogah of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 National Assembly election in Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency.
The Election Tribunal had on September 6, nullified Ogah’s election and declared Onyejeocha of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the duly elected House of Representatives member for the constituency.
Reacting to the court of Appeal judgement on Sunday, Onyejeocha, who is the current Minister of State for Labour and Employment, described the verdict as ‘God’s victory in disguise’.
Onyejeocha, in a statement by her media adviser, Emameh Gabriel, called on her supporters to remain calm and peaceful, stating that she would explore available opportunities to attract more developments to Abia state.
The former Deputy Whip of House Representatives said she understood how disappointed her supporters felt. She however gave the assurance that she would continue to do what is required of her.
She said: “I share your feelings. I have been a tireless advocate for the people of Isuikwuato and Umunneochi, and I have given my best to represent your interests in the House of Representatives in the last decade and more.
“My achievements during this period are proven evidence of my service to the good people of Isuikwuato-Umunneochi.
“I am a dedicated public servant, committed to serving you in any capacity. This, I have proven without doubts in the last decades”, she said.
Onyejeocha also assured her constituents that she would continue to serve them in any capacity, even if it is not as their
She thanked President Bola Tinubu for considering her as the first female minister at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, expressing total commitment to her national assignments and loyalty to her party.
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