A member of the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh (APC-Benue) has called on politicians to desist from the culture of filing frivolous petitions.
Onuh made the call at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, while reacting to the withdrawal of the suit against her by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, Mr Alex Ogbe.
The lawmaker said that “frivolous petitions could distract public office holders from delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.”
She said that “the elections were over and it was time for political stakeholders to begin to work together irrespective of political leanings.”
Onuh, who acknowledged that elections petitions were essential part of democratic process, said that “culture of filing frivolous petitions against political opponents was a distraction.”
She commended Ogbe’s decision to withdraw the suit and described his action as political maturity which speaks volume about the unity in Benue South.
The lawmaker however, maintained that she won the Feb. 25 election conducted in a free and fair contest.
She enjoined him to work together with her and all Idoma progressives for the progress, unity and development of Otukpo/Ohimini Federal constituency.
Onuh said; “I acknowledge the withdrawal of the suit instituted against my victory by Ogbe. However, I must state categorically that I won the February 2023 election.”
She said that elections have come and gone, adding ”I represent the entire constituency irrespective of political leanings.”
Ogbe had on Friday announced his decision to withdraw the case instituted against Onuh, the APC and INEC at the 2023 election petition tribunal.
Ogbe, while congratulating Onuh, promised to offer his support and assistance to her where needed for the betterment of the people.
He said; “We are using this medium to make known our intention to withdraw the case instituted against Lady Blessing Onuh of the APC, the APC and INEC in the 2023 election petition tribunal.
“We have taken this difficult decision for the general interest of Otukpo/ Ohimini people who we seek to serve.
“We will offer our support and assistance to the house of representatives member-elect of Otukpo/Ohimini where needed.