From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Afam Ogene, has attributed his victory at the Appeal Electoral Panel to the grace of God.
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, had yesterday, dismissed the appeal brought before it against the election of Ogene as member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, as lacking in merit.
The lawmaker, whose election had earlier been affirmed by the Election Petition Tribunal in Awka, said that with the litigations over, he would continue to serve “with dignity, honour and utmost responsibility.”
Ogene, who was reacting to the court verdict, noted that it is the grace and favour of God that paved the way for him right from the day he decided to participate in the election.
“Just as I said after the tribunal verdict, which also declared me victorious, the grace of God is my greatest advocate. And my judicial victories are true validation of the will of the people and the undeniable grace of God.
“The journey has been both emotionally and physically draining, but God sustained me and has also, once again, proven that only Him determines who should lead a people at any given time. And I promise never to misuse this grace and opportunity to serve.
“I will continue to serve with dignity, honour and utmost responsibility. This victory is particularly for the good people of Ogbaru Federal Constituency, who willingly and overwhelmingly gave me their mandate to represent them.
“I give all glory to God for these resounding victories – at the first and second polls. Also at both the Election Petition Tribunal and now the Appeal Court.
“Now is the time to roll up my sleeves and get to work in the service of my people and Nigeria in general. By the grace of God, Ogbaru Federal Constituency will never regret trusting me with their votes,” Ogene said.