REPLY TO PETITION

IN THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION TRIBUNAL OF CROSS RIVER STATE OF NIGERIA

HOLDEN AT CALABAR

PETITION NO:…………………

BETWEEN

DR IMEOBONGASANGE………………………………………… PETITIONER

AND I

• DR. ESSIEN OBONG ESSIEN
• CONFIDENCE PARTY OF NIGERIA RESPONDENTS
• INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION

REPLY TO PETITION

• The 1st respondent admits the facts contained in the petition only to the extent as concerns the holding, date and results of the elections and no more.
• The 1st respondent is vehemently opposed to the fact stated by the petitioner that the 1st respondent was under-age at the date of the election.
• The 1st respondent challenges the allegation by the petitioner that the 1st respondent is an ex-convict and shall at the trial demand the strictest proof thereof (albeit, respondent's conviction was quashed).
• The 1st respondent avers that contrary to the fact stated in the petition, he has acquired enough educational certificates to qualify him for the election.
• The 1st respondent shall at the hearing of the petition pray the court to dismiss same with punitive costs.

Dated this…………………. day of ……………………………….. 2015.

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Respondent

_____________________________ Respondent's Counsel c/o Respondent's Counsel Okonkwo & CO.

No. 1 Maple Way, Maitima,

Abuja.

ADDRESS FOR SERVICE:

Petition