The Court of Appeal, Calabar has announced the nullification of the election of Mr. Eteng Jones Williams, the member representing YakurrII in the Cross State House of Assembly.
According to the court, Mr. Eteng’s victory of 11th and 18th April, 2015 respectively was annulled for substantial non compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election within 90 days.
This will call for a new elections if the court proceed with their bill and if and only if the member failed to back up himself before or during the due date.