Edo guber poll: Tribunal final judgment date set as tension mounts

• The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will deliver its judgment today on the PDP’s challenge against Governor Okpebholo’s election victory in September 2024
• PDP and its candidate, Ighodalo, allege election irregularities, including manipulated results in 765 polling units, and seek to annul Okpebholo’s victory
• Governor Okpebholo and the APC have dismissed the petition, asserting it lacks merit and emphasizing the credibility of the election process, while calling for peace and unity

A judgment date has been set by the tribunal to determine who won and who lost the Edo State gubernatorial election.
Photo credit: @m_akpakomiza/@AighodaloSource: TwitterPDP and Ighodalo challenge election outcome”For instance, how could 25 votes turn into 525 votes at a particular collation centre? That is what we are contesting,” Oyeyipo remarked.Respondents reject allegations and seek dismissal”They claim non-compliance with the electoral process, but still seek to be declared winners of the same poll,” Agabi said.Governor Okpebholo calls for peace and unityGovernor Monday Okpebholo has called for peace even as the tribunal is set to announce the legal winner of the Edo guber election.
Photo credit: @AighodaloSource: Twitter”We have witnessed a vibrant and competitive electoral process, and I respect the legal avenues available to all parties. The tribunals decision is a crucial part of our democratic process, and we must all respect its authority,” Okpebholo said.”Our States progress and development are paramount. Let us show the nation that we are committed to democracy, peace, and progress,” he added.Edo poll: PDP decries ‘stolen mandate

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