Sacked Plateau Rep to appeal tribunal judgement

<p>The member representing Jos South/East Federal Constituency, Dachung Bagos (PDP-Plateau) says he will challenge the ruling of the National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal which nullified his election.</p>, <p>The lawmaker made this known in statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja.</p>, <p>Bagos faulted the tribunal’s verdict, saying that previous judgements had indicated that only the party or its members had the power to challenge the nominations and sponsorship of candidates.</p>, <p>‘’Such issues are pre-election matters; one cannot help but wonder why this panel thought differently.</p>, <p>“The outcome of the Election Tribunal against the mandate of the good people of Jos South, Jos East Federal Constituency raises a lot of questions.</p>, <p>“Can a mandate with an overwhelming winning vote of over 95,000 against 31,000 be a mere academic exercise?</p>, <p>“Democracy is for the people and with the people I will always stand; I call on my constituents and party faithful to remain calm and resolute as we seek redress in the Court of Appeal,’’ he said. (NAN)</p>