Edo state election tribunal latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the Edo State Election Tribunal:

Latest Updates:

  1. 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)
  2. Ize-Iyamu's Petition Dismissed: The tribunal dismissed Ize-Iyamu's petition, citing lack of evidence to prove the allegations of electoral fraud and irregularities. The tribunal also ruled that the petitioners failed to prove that the election was marred by violence, intimidation, and other irregularities. (Source: The Nation)
  3. 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)
  4. Ize-Iyamu's Camp Vows to Appeal: The PDP and Ize-Iyamu's campaign team 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: ThisDay)
  5. Obaseki's Camp Celebrates Victory: Obaseki's campaign team has celebrated the tribunal's decision, describing it as a "victory for democracy". The APC has also hailed the decision, saying it has vindicated Obaseki's election. (Source: Leadership)

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. Ize-Iyamu had petitioned the tribunal, alleging that the election was marred by electoral fraud, irregularities, and violence. The tribunal had earlier adjourned the case to allow for further investigation and hearing.

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