enue LG Tribunal: I have no place for resentment – Melvin Ejeh reacts to Appeal Court judgement
The Executive Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, Hon. James Melvin Ejeh, has described his recent victory at the Appeal Court as symbolic and reflective of divine will, declaring that he holds no resentment toward those who challenged his mandate.
Media Talk Africa reports that a three-man panel, led by Hon. Justice D.M. Igyuse, allowed Ejeh’s appeal and overturned the earlier ruling of the tribunal which had nullified his election.
The court held that the challenge against his candidacy was a pre-election matter and outside the jurisdiction of the post-election tribunal.
Reacting to the unanimous decision of the Appeal Panel on Local Government Election Petitions, sitting at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House in Abuja, Ejeh said the judgement reaffirmed his rightful election as chairman and marked the beginning of renewed hope for the people of Agatu.
“The Appeal Court has spoken, and I remain deeply grateful to God, to the Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, to the ALGON Chairman Hon. Orwough Maurice, and to all who stood by me,” Ejeh said in an official statement.
The Agatu Chairman, while dedicating the victory to the people of his local government area, extended a hand of reconciliation to his political opponents.
“In my heart, I have no place for resentment. I have forgiven all those who stood against me and the unity of Agatu. I call on you all to join me and bring forward suggestions to move Agatu forward,” he stated.
