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By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
A former Speaker, House of Representives, Barrister Yakubu Dogara has expressed his intention to appeal against the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja removing him the member representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency in the House of Representives.
Recall that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had on 22nd April, 2022 declared vacant, the seat of Hon Yakubu Dogara as member of the House of Representatives.
While reacting to the Judgment, Counsel to Hon Dogara, J.J. Usman, (SAN) stated that he has been instructed by his Client to appeal against the judgment with the immediate effect.
According to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, “The judgment has just been delivered and we have briefed our client right from the Court and he has expressed dissatisfaction against the judgment and has instructed that we file an appeal immediately which we shall do on Monday” .
J. J Usman added that, “The decision of the Court that there is evidence of defection to APC is not substantiated by any shred of evidence in the Court’s record. We are proceeding to the Court of Appeal immediately”.
