The Labour Party, governorship candidate in last Saturday’s election in Enugu State, Barr. Chijioke Edeoga has vowed to retrieve the mandate which he alleged was stolen by the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.
Edeoga, who spoke after Barr. Peter Mbah of the PDP was announced winner of the election, said he was robbed of victory, describing it as “electoral mess”.
Recall that after days of anxiety in Enugu, Mbah was, on Wednesday night declared Enugu governor-elect by the Returning Officer, Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe.
He said Mbah polled 160, 895 votes to beat Edeoga who garnered 157, 552. Frank Nweke of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, came third with 17, 983 votes.
Reacting, the LP candidate urged his supporters to remain calm as he pursues the course of justice through legal means.