Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo has reacted to the rerun order by the State Assembly Petitions Tribunal for Burutu Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the Alapala’s victory in the March 18 poll on the grounds of over voting.
The tribunal subsequently ordered for a rerun in four units in Ward 4 and 11 following a petition by Asupa Forteta of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Reacting to the judgment, Alapala expressed confidence to reclaim his mandate.
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In a phone conversation with our correspondent, the lawmaker urged his supporters to exercise calm over the judgment.
Alapala further declared readiness to appeal the judgment without delay.
He said, “the judgment is in the right direction. I urge my numerous supporters to be calm as there is no cause for alarm.
“I’ve directed my lawyers to get to work immediately and prepare for an appeal. This mandate was given to me by the people of Burutu Constituency I. I’ll reclaim that mandate,” he said.
