The Court docket of Enchantment in Abuja has pushed aside six appeals difficult Abdulghani Rotimi Arobo’s emergence because the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency seat in Ondo State.
The ruling upholds an previous determination of the Federal Prime Court docket recognising Arobo because the winner of the APC number one election hung on 16 Might 2026.
The trial courtroom had dominated that Arobo secured the best possible collection of lawful votes solid right through the main and was once entitled to the celebration’s nomination for the Space of Representatives seat.
Reacting to the appellate courtroom’s determination, Arobo referred to as on aggrieved celebration contributors and supporters to unite and support the APC forward of the impending election.
In a observation, he expressed appreciation to the courtroom and thanked celebration leaders, contributors and supporters for his or her endurance and encouragement right through the criminal dispute.
He stated the ruling will have to mark the top of inner disagreements and make allowance celebration contributors to concentrate on their collective pursuits.
“I attraction to all our celebration contributors and supporters to return in combination within the spirit of solidarity. We will have had other perspectives, however our celebration is our celebration,” Arobo stated.
“The APC belongs to all folks, and our power lies in operating in combination.”
He steered celebration contributors and stakeholders to admire the courtroom’s determination, steer clear of inflammatory statements and embody reconciliation.
Arobo stated cooperation amongst celebration contributors was once vital for the APC to concentrate on the wishes and aspirations of citizens of Owo and Ose.
He additionally appealed to his supporters to stay non violent, stressing that the celebration’s collective pursuits will have to take priority over particular person variations.
The dispute arose from the APC number one election for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency seat, which Arobo claimed to have received sooner than the topic proceeded to courtroom.
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