Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has postponed its proceedings until Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Truth Live News confirmed that this decision comes in response to an application filed by the 1st and 2nd respondents—the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and its candidate, Monday Okpebolo.
The respondents cited a scheduling conflict with a Supreme Court hearing set for January 14, 2025, as their reason for requesting the adjournment.
Addressing the tribunal, their legal representatives emphasized the importance of the Supreme Court matter and its implications for the ongoing tribunal proceedings.
The adjournment has sparked mixed reactions among political stakeholders and observers in Edo State, with many viewing it as a significant development in the high-stakes legal battle following the September 21, 2024, governorship election.
The petition, brought forward by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, contests the election outcome that declared APC’s Monday Okpebolo as the winner. The PDP claims that irregularities and violations of electoral laws marred the process, and they are seeking a reversal of the results.
As the Edo State governorship election tribunal resume, stay tuned to Truth Live News as we bring you live coverage and updates from the event.