Edo election tribunal news
Here are some recent news updates on the Edo State Election Tribunal:
Latest Updates:
- Tribunal Upholds Obaseki's Election: The Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal has upheld the election of Governor Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2020 governorship election. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and his party. (Source: Vanguard)
- Ize-Iyamu's Petition Dismissed: The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Ize-Iyamu and the PDP, citing lack of evidence to prove the allegations of electoral fraud and irregularities. The tribunal also awarded a cost of N500,000 against the petitioners. (Source: The Nation)
- Obaseki's Victory Confirmed: The tribunal's decision has confirmed Obaseki's victory in the election, which was held on September 19, 2020. Obaseki won the election with 307,955 votes, while Ize-Iyamu polled 253, 144 votes. (Source: Premium Times)
- Ize-Iyamu's Camp Vows to Appeal: The PDP and Ize-Iyamu's camp have vowed to appeal the tribunal's decision at the Court of Appeal. They claimed that the tribunal's decision was "unfair" and "biased". (Source: This Day)
Background:
The Edo State governorship election was held on September 19, 2020, with Obaseki of the APC and Ize-Iyamu of the PDP as the main contenders. The election was marred by allegations of electoral fraud and irregularities, which led to the filing of a petition by the PDP and Ize-Iyamu at the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal.
The petitioners alleged that the election was marred by widespread irregularities, including over-voting, ballot box snatching, and the use of fake voters' cards. They also alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was biased in favor of the APC.
The tribunal heard the petition and delivered its judgment on March 17, 2022, upholding Obaseki's election and dismissing the petition.