A press conference was called immediately at Eko Holiday Inn, Victoria Island, Lagos and was addressed by the Presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. All the other Presidential Candidates, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim and Alhaji Aminu Kano Attended the Press Conference. Not satisfied with that judgment, the Unity Party of Nigeria led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo filed an appeal at the Supreme Court. Those in favour were the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Atanda Fatai Williams (1918-2002), Justice Chukwuhweike Idigbe (1923-1983), Justice Ayo Gabriel Irekefe (1922-1996), Justice Mohammed Bello (1930-2004) and Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais (83). In the election Mr. Ume Ezeoke had 245votes while Mr. Ngadiwa had 201 votes.

Source: The Guardian June 21, 2019 01:52 UTC