Jan. 25, 2023 The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Gov. Simi Fubara of Rivers. <a href="https://politicaleconomistng.com162012-2/">Justice Ibrahim Saulawa dismissed the appeal by the APC and its governorship candidate, Tonye Cole for lacking in merit.</a> The court held that the appellant did not prove the allegations of non compliance with the Electoral Act among others.