Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda (FCT, PDP) has rejected the outcome of the February 25 parliamentary election.
Ireti Heeba Kingibe of the Labour Party (LP) beat Aduda, a three-term senator, according to the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
FCT Returning Officer for the senatorial election, Prof Sani Saka, said Ireti polled 202,175 votes in the five area councils where results were declared to emerge the winner.
Aduda placed second scoring 100,544 votes, while Mr Angulu Dobi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came third with 78,905 votes.
Aduda on Thursday in Abuja, said the election was marred by irregularities, adding that the outcome would be challenged in court. The senator, therefore, solicited the support of FCT residents in efforts to seek legal redress.
He said, “Though the 2023 senatorial elections came with its challenges and concerns that we hope to address legally, we strongly believe that with your continuous support and prayers for a better FCT under our leadership, we will come out stronger.”
