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In a significant legal battle concerning the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Supreme Court of Nigeria is currently deliberating on whether to admit a certificate from Chicago State University (CSU) into evidence. The certificate in question was released to the candidate of…
In a recent development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has made a significant ruling by sacking Senator Ishaku Abbo, who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. This ruling comes as a notable change in the political landscape, as it nullifies Abbo’s election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court’s decision…
The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, located in Abuja, has delivered its verdict by dismissing all petitions aimed at nullifying the election of Governor Similayi Fubara of Rivers State. The tribunal upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Governor Fubara, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of…
In a recent judicial decision with political implications, the election tribunal has upheld the election victory of Hon. Eze Gabriel, representing the Labour Party in Isi-Uzo State Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly. The tribunal ruled to dismiss the petition filed by Hon. Catherine Amaka Ugwueze of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The…
In a significant electoral development, the National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Enugu has nullified the electoral victory of Hon. Okey Mbah, representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in the March 18 House of Assembly election for Nkanu East constituency. This decision comes in response to a legal challenge brought forth by the…
A cloud of uncertainty and confusion hovers over the recent ruling of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna State, with conflicting reports emerging about the outcome. Journalists were denied access to cover the tribunal’s decision, which was delivered via Zoom. Initially, reports suggested that the tribunal had declared the election as inconclusive, sparking confusion…
In a verdict that has left Kaduna State’s political landscape in suspense, the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has declared the 2023 governorship election inconclusive. The tribunal, led by Justice Victor Oviawe, rendered this decision with a split ratio of 2:1, resulting in a call for supplementary elections within 90 days. The PDP’s Challenge The petition…
The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and dismissed the petition of Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Jandor had challenged the return of Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat. Justice Mikhail Abdullahi presided over the case and held…
The Lagos Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is poised to unveil its judgment on Monday, settling the legal challenges to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s election win. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, and Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have both contested the results of the March 18th governorship election,…
Enugu State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has rejected Chris Agu’s petition against Peter Mbah, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).