The Court of appeal has declared Pastor Umo Eno as the authentic candidate of the PDP.

In its ruling, it noted that the court is bound by its own decision.

The Court noted that the Appeal court had previously entertained cases emanating from Akwa Ibom State.

It ruled that the court had previously resolved the issue of the use of delegates in Akwa Ibom State.

In allowing the appeal it noted that The lower court was totally misguided by Hon Michael Enyong and has no jurisdiction to have re-visited the issue of primaries and the authenticity of its candidate.

The lower court was wrong to rely on lack of evidence in declaration. The lower court was totally wrong and acted per incuriam.

The court awards N1 million Naira as costs.