Appeal Court set to deliver Judgement in Adebutu’s Petition against Governor Abiodun
An Appeal Court sitting in Lagos will today deliver its judgment on the application filed by the Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ladi Adebutu to challenge the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the state’s March 18 poll.
The situation in both the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and opposition PDP camps in the state, has been tense in anticipation of today’s judgment.
The Appellate Court after listening to the legal teams of both Adebutu and the Governor had reserved its judgment until today.
The Appellate Court is to consider the appeal of Adebutu against the judgment of the State Governorship Poll Petitions Tribunal, which dismissed his petition against the outcome of the poll.
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The tribunal last September 30, had ruled that Adebutu failed to prove his allegations of over-voting, rigging, and non-compliance with the electoral act during the poll.
There is palpable tension among members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and those of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the Appeal Court delivers judgment on Ladi Adebutu’s petition against Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Adebutu, the candidate of the PDP, had earlier approached the tribunal to challenge the victory of Abiodun in the March 18 governorship election.
The PDP candidate had alleged that the election that returned Abiodun did not comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act.
There is palpable tension among members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and those of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the Appeal Court delivers judgment on Ladi Adebutu’s petition against Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Adebutu, the candidate of the PDP, had earlier approached the tribunal to challenge the victory of Abiodun in the March 18 governorship election.
The PDP candidate had alleged that the election that returned Abiodun did not comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act.
He also claimed that the election was marred with irregularities and corrupt practices, adding that over 40,000 voters were disenfranchised due to violence.
He asked the court to nullify the election and declare him the winner.
But, the Hamidu Kunaza-led tribunal dismissed Adebutu’s petition, saying it lacked merit.
Not satisfied, Adebutu proceeded to the Appeal Court to seek redress, praying that the judgment of the trial tribunal be set aside.
DAILY POST reports that members of both parties have left Ogun State to witness the court proceeding in Lagos State.
The sitting will start at 9 am at the Court of Appeal sitting in Igbosere, Lagos.
