In recent events, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the judgment of the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba, Delta State. The appellate court has now recognised Mr Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party (LP) as the rightfully elected representative. This decision comes after the Election Petition Tribunal in …
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Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing the South-South geopolitical zone, has praised the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. This verdict confirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in Benin City during an event marking his 70th birthday, Idahosa, a former Commissioner for …
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced its intention to work closely with the United States Embassy to promote human rights in Nigeria. This collaboration was unveiled on X (previously known as Twitter) after a meeting between the newly-appointed Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S Embassy, Mr. Timothy Smith, and the NHRC …
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja affirms Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the legitimate winner of the Lagos Central Senatorial District election. This decision comes after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Francis Adewale Gomez, filed an appeal. The appellate court unanimously dismissed Gomez’s appeal. It states that the appeal lacks …
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Presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party have received Certified True Copies of the Presidential Election Petition Court’s judgment. The court upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election in a 12-hour judgment. Both Atiku and Obi rejected the court’s decision. They have vowed to take the matter to the …
In a pivotal decision, the Benue State National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal nullified Senator Emmanuel Udende’s election. Udende, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), initially won the Benue North East Senatorial District seat. He secured 135,573 votes in the February 25, 2023, National Assembly election. His opponent, Senator Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party …
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Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has raised concerns about the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) role in the Presidential Election Tribunal (PEPT). Adegboruwa made these remarks following the Tribunal’s decision to dismiss the petitions filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party against …
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The National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Benin, Edo State, has confirmed Omoruyi Osaro of the Labour Party as the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency election winner. The tribunal dismissed petitions from Okhuarobo Osuede of the Peoples Democratic Party and Hon. Crosby Eribo of the All Progressives Congress. Both had challenged Osaro’s qualifications and the election outcome. …
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The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Abeokuta has upheld Senator Solomon Adeola’s election win. Known as Yayi, he represents the Ogun West Senatorial District. The tribunal dismissed a petition filed by Peoples Democratic Party candidate Dada Adeleke. Justice Kabir Gabo-led panel found the petition “lacking in merit.” The tribunal confirmed Adeola of the All …
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The National/State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kano has confirmed the election win of Sagir Koki from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). He was challenged by Muntari Ishaq Yakasai of the All Progressives Congress for the Kano Municipal House of Representatives seat. The election took place on February 25, 2023. The tribunal, …
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