Lawan swears in Frank Ibezim as Imo North senator
Messrs Ibezim and Ararume, both members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed victory at the by-election held last year.
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Frank Ibezim has been sworn in as the senator representing Imo North senatorial district after three months of a legal tussle with Ifeanyi Ararume, a contender for the seat.
He was sworn in by Ahmad Lawan, the Senate President, at the start of plenary on Tuesday.
Messrs Ibezim and Ararume, both members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed victory at the by-election held last year.
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The Independent Electoral Commission yesterday, issued Certificate of Return (CoR) to Frank Ibezim of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent Imo North senatorial District.
This was confirmed to THISDAY by the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Publicity and Voter Education. Festus Okoye.
He said that he was given the Certificate of Return at exactly 1 pm by INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu .
The tussle for who would represent the district at the Red Chamber had taken several twists and turns with over 16 law suits filed and counter filed on who was the authentic winner of the bye-election held in December 2020.