Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has reacted to his sacking by the National and State Assembly elections petition tribunal.
The tribunal, in a judgement on Friday sacked Mr. Melaye after hearing a petition by the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Smart Adeyemi.
The tribunal, led by led by A.O. Chijiok also ordered a fresh a election.
But reacting, Mr. Melaye appeared to be unbothered. He took to his twitter page to announce to his supporters there was no cause for alarm.
On Tribunal judgement. No cause 4 alarm at all. Even if it went my way they will still go to the Appeal Court. Our mandate can not be taken. We will get judgment at the Appeal Court. There will be fresh election in Kogi West bc I will be Governor. For my Senate mandate no shaking
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) August 23, 2019
He also, in a another tweet referred to himself as the next governor of Kogi state.
He who laugh last, laugh best…KOGI Governor loading pic.twitter.com/3hvAfA9yHc
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) August 23, 2019
It remains to be seen of the dramatic lawmaker will appear the judgement, in the mean time, let us know what you think. Drop your comments below.