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PDP hopeful as Edo governorship election petition tribunal begins proceedings
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed hope for victory as the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal begins in Benin City.
DAILY POST reports that PDP and the All Progressives Congress, APC, are in a legal battle over the outcome of the September 21 gubernatorial election in the state.
The case has sparked mixed reactions across the state, with optimism among PDP supporters.
The PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, is challenging the election results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, with the Edo State chairman of PDP alleging that APC and INEC colluded to manipulate the process.
The petition highlighted alleged irregularities, including substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act, inflated APC votes in strongholds, and the alleged unlawful cancellation of PDP votes in some key local government areas.
Speaking ahead of the tribunal’s first sitting on Monday, PDP spokesperson Tony Ehilebo expressed confidence in the party’s case.
“We have presented overwhelming evidence to prove that the election was rigged. We are confident the tribunal will restore the mandate stolen from the people of Edo and reaffirm the integrity of our democracy,” he said.
According to PDP, the case is a litmus test for Nigeria’s judicial system and its ability to safeguard democracy.
APC, however, dismissed PDP’s claims as baseless. Chief Alex Okosun, an APC chieftain, who also spoke in Benin City on Monday, described the legal challenge as ‘sacrilegious.’
“Politicians must stop litigating every election. Asue is Senator Monday Okpebholo’s Esan brother.
“He should let bygones be bygones and join the governor to move Edo forward. We have finally gotten an Esan governor; that is the main thing,” the party chieftain said, adding that APC remains confident in the legitimacy of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s mandate.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The ex-Director General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Professor Tom Adaba is dead.
The veteran journalists died on Saturday peacefully in Abuja.
The late Adaba was born in July 2nd, 1941
According to Chief Adinoyi Joe Anivasa JP, Secretary Egbira Elders Forum Abuja on Saturday stated as follows, “I feel sad to inform you that our elder and Leader, Prof Tom A Adaba just answered the call of nature by giving up his ghost to the Lord this morning.
“Further details about his burial arrangements would be communicated later.
“We thank God for his life. May God have mercy on his shortcomings and grant his soul eternal peaceful rest in His Heavenly Kingdom, Amen.
He was the first Nigerian (between 1988 and 1992) to be honoured as president of the African Council for Communication Education.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Osun State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has pulled out from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, citing concerns over inadequate security arrangements for the polls.
Adebayo Bello, the State Chairman of LP, made the announcement on Friday in Osogbo, explaining that the party could not participate in the election due to the lack of proper security measures put in place by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). He further called for the postponement of the election for one to two months, urging the electoral body to address the security issues and resolve any legal complications before proceeding with the poll.
Bello stated, “We believe that postponing the election will give OSSIEC enough time to ensure proper preparations and guarantee a secure environment for the voters and candidates.”
In support of this position, one of the party’s chairmanship candidates, Oyebode Babalola, expressed deep concerns over the potential disruption of the election. Babalola emphasized that although the party was fully prepared for the election, it could not risk participating under the current security circumstances.
“We have seen troubling signs that the election might be disrupted, and we are not willing to put the lives of our supporters and citizens in danger,” Babalola explained. He echoed the call for the election to be postponed, stressing the need for sufficient security to safeguard the election process.
As the party withdraws from the election, it remains to be seen how the situation will affect the overall election planning and whether the authorities will heed the call for a postponement.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cast his vote at Unit 9, Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area, marking an early start to the election process at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
This comes amid growing concerns over potential unrest during the poll, which has been contentious.
Despite warnings from the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and calls from the Nigeria Police Force for the suspension of the election due to the anticipated security challenges, the election proceeded as planned.
The Labour Party also expressed its decision to pull out of the exercise, citing concerns over the safety of its agents.
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