{"id":44018,"date":"2015-11-23T11:16:15","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T10:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=44018"},"modified":"2015-11-23T13:45:40","modified_gmt":"2015-11-23T12:45:40","slug":"lawyers-divided-over-kogis-inclusive-polls-audus-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/lawyers-divided-over-kogis-inclusive-polls-audus-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawyers divided over Kogi\u2019s inclusive polls , Audu\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">DIVISION was the lot of lawyers, Sunday, over how the country could proceed with the Kogi State governorship election following the death of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu.<\/p>\n<p id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1448226805917_2180\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">There should be fresh election \u2013 Braithwaite<br \/>\nSpeaking on the issue Sunday, Second Republic politician and legal icon, Dr Tunji Braithwaite said the demise of Prince Abubakar calls for a fresh governorship election in Kogi.<br \/>\nHis words: First, it is sad that Audu died. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. However, coming to mankind, life and activities must go on. If the front runner in an election drops dead, the next person with higher votes cannot automatically be declared winner.<br \/>\n\u201dThe deceased according, to INEC scored higher votes. Audu\u2019s deth calls for another election. The incumbent, Capt Idris Wada will continue as governor until another election. There must be another election.\u201d<br \/>\nI foresee a trying time for INEC, judiciary\u2013Ngige<br \/>\n*Says ticket belongs to APC<br \/>\nThere is nothing other than holding another election \u2013 Adegbuyi<br \/>\nDr Braithwaite\u2019s views were shared by Barr Bisi Adegbuyi, a stalwart of the Afenifere Renewal group, ARG.<br \/>\n\u201dThere is nothing other holding another election. APC should be allowed to present another candidate. 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