Forgery: Bayelsa Deputy Gov Cleared By NYSC, INEC Tells Tribunal
June 13, 2020
4:50 am
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been cleared of alleged forgery of his NYSC exemption certificate.
INEC lawyer, Ibrahim Bawa (SAN), stated this before the stateβs Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting Abuja.
Vijah Opuama, who contested the November 16, 2019 governorship election had asked the tribunal to disqualify Ewhrujakpo for forgery of a National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate.
He also urged the tribunal to cancel the November 16, 2019 governorship election and order a fresh poll.
Opuama closed his case on June 9.
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