Edo state tribunal news

Here are some recent news updates from the Edo State Tribunal:

Recent Judgments

  1. Dismissal of APC's Petition: The Edo State Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the election of Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The tribunal held that the petition lacked merit and was an abuse of court process. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Acquittal of PDP Candidate: The tribunal has acquitted the PDP candidate, Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, who was accused of electoral fraud in the 2019 House of Assembly election. The tribunal held that the evidence presented by the prosecution was not sufficient to prove the allegations. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Ruling on Certificate of Return: The tribunal has ruled that the Certificate of Return issued to the PDP candidate, Hon. Victor Edoror, in the 2019 House of Assembly election was valid. The tribunal held that the candidate had fulfilled the necessary requirements to be issued the certificate. (Source: Leadership)

Upcoming Hearings

  1. Petition against Obaseki's Election: The tribunal has scheduled a hearing for a petition filed by the APC challenging the election of Governor Obaseki. The petition is expected to be heard on [Date]. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. Case against PDP Candidate: The tribunal has scheduled a hearing for a case against the PDP candidate, Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, who was accused of electoral fraud in the 2019 House of Assembly election. The hearing is expected to take place on [Date]. (Source: The Punch)

Recent Developments

  1. Tribunal's Jurisdiction: The tribunal has clarified its jurisdiction in a recent ruling, stating that it has the power to hear and determine electoral disputes in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Court's Independence: The tribunal has reiterated its independence and impartiality in the discharge of its duties, stating that it will not be swayed by external influences or pressures. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest information, I recommend checking with reputable news sources or the Edo State Tribunal's official website.