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The Court of Appeal, sitting in Lagos, upheld Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha's appeal against the decision of the National and State House of Assembly Tribunal.


In a recent statement issued by Rt. Hon. Barr Sunday Cyriacus Umeha, the Member representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, he expressed his joy and gratitude following a resounding victory at the Court of Appeal. This victory comes after a challenging legal battle that threatened to nullify the mandate given to him by the people during the February 2023 elections. In his statement, Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha extends his appreciation to his constituents, legal team, and party members while emphasizing his commitment to improving the socioeconomic circumstances of the people he represents.

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Lagos, upheld Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha's appeal against the decision of the National and State House of Assembly Tribunal. The unanimous judgment of the three-man panel led by Hon. Mr. Justice S.T. Hussein JCA not only resolved all the issues in favor of Hon. Umeha but also dismissed the Cross Appeal filed by his opponents. The court further awarded substantial costs against the opposing party, reaffirming the strength of the case presented by Hon. Umeha and his legal team.
Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha commended the judiciary for proving, once again, that it has the mechanism to fight injustice and restore truth within the context of the Rule of Law. He emphasized that the judiciary remains the last refuge of the common man, highlighting the significance of this victory in upholding the will of the people.

"I must therefore use this auspicious occasion to commend the Judiciary for proving once again that it has the mechanism of fighting injustice and restoring truth within the context of the Rule of Law. Of truth, our judiciary remains the last refuge of the common man."



Acknowledgment of Legal Team and Opponent:
Hon. Umeha expressed his gratitude and congratulations to his legal team for their exceptional professionalism and unwavering confidence throughout the legal contest. He acknowledged their role as the best legal representation anyone could ask for. Additionally, he commended his opponent, Dr. Festus Uzor, for testing their will and showing commendable resolve in his quest to challenge the mandate given to Hon. Umeha. Hon. Umeha extended an invitation to Dr. Uzor to join in their shared aspirations of improving the lives of the people they represent.
According to his expression that reads as follows;
"Let me also use this moment to thank, and congratulate our Legal Team who demonstrated exceptional professionalism and incredible confidence throughout this very pulsating legal contest. There's no question that they're the best anyone could ask for."
"It is on this note that I want to extend my invitation to my leader Dr F. S. A. Uzor, to join us in our shared aspirations of improving the lot of our people. Indeed, it is the only honourable thing to do, now that the elections and the disputes arising therefrom are resolved to finality."
A New Dawn for Agbaja:

Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha acknowledged the testing months that came with the legal disputes, which caused some distractions from delivering on the promises made during the elections. However, with the finality of the court's decision, he assured his constituents that a new dawn has arrived in Agbaja. Hon. Umeha promised to remain dedicated and focused on improving the socioeconomic circumstances of the people through a people-oriented representation that is at the heart of their legislative agenda.
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Hon. Umeha expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the National Executives of their party, led by Barr Julius Abure, the Enugu State Executives of the Labour party, led by Barr. Casmire Agbo, as well as the Ezeagu and Udi Local Governments Executives and ward Executives of their dear party. He also extended his thanks to the beloved sisters, brothers, and supporters from the diaspora. Hon. Umeha acknowledged the unprecedented prayers and support he received from ndi Enugu, emphasizing that he remains indebted to them all.

In Conclusion:

This resounding victory at the Court of Appeal marks a significant milestone for Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha and the people of Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency. With the legal disputes resolved to finality, Hon. Umeha looks forward to a new era of progress and development. His commitment to serving the people and improving their socioeconomic circumstances remains unwavering. As the community celebrates this triumph, they can look forward to a bright future under the dedicated representation of Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha.

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