Thaddeus Attah denies being sacked by tribunal, confirms supplementary election

By Oluwayanmife Ayobami

Thaddeus Attah, the House of Representatives member representing Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, has refuted reports claiming that he was sacked by the tribunal. 

Contrary to earlier reports, he clarified that the petition tribunal in Lagos State did not remove him from his position but instead ordered a supplementary election.

The initial reports had suggested that the tribunal had canceled the House of Representatives election for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency and removed the Labour Party candidate, who was declared the winner.

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We will continue working for Etiosa

In response to the reports, Thaddeus Attah took to his Twitter page to set the record straight. 

He stated that there was no need for alarm and clarified the tribunal’s decision. 

According to him, the tribunal ordered a re-run, or supplementary election, specifically in the 32 polling units where the election did not take place.

Attah assured his constituents that there was no cause for concern and expressed his commitment to continue working for the Eti-Osa constituency. 

He encouraged his constituents to remain calm, emphasizing that he and his team were resolute and would navigate this situation together.

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Tribunal nullifies victory of Labour Party lawmaker in Lagos, Banky W reacts 

In another news, the Tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, has nullified the victory of Labour Party (LP) Lawmaker, Thaddeus Attah, as the Representative of the Eti Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State. 

The court order, issued on Monday, September 11, mandates the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a supplementary election in the 32 polling units of Eti-Osa within 90 days.

In response to this ruling, Nigerian singer turned politician, Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, who contested the election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed optimism by posting on his social media account, “It is possible. Still.”

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