Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
In the latest happening at the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday, lawyers representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) abruptly ended their cross-examination of a key witness, citing.
Truth Live News confirmed that the witness, the collation agent for Esan Central Local Government Area, dropped a bombshell with his revelations of widespread rigging allegedly orchestrated in Governor Monday Okoebholo’s stronghold.
The witness, who appeared calm and composed, detailed incidents of electoral malpractice, including ballot stuffing, voter intimidation, and falsification of results, allegedly facilitated by state operatives. His testimony reportedly contradicted certified election results and raised questions about the legitimacy of the victory claimed by the APC in Esan Central.
Observers in the courtroom described the moment as tense, as the APC legal team seemed visibly unsettled by the unexpected turn of the proceedings. After a brief recess, lead counsel for the APC announced the termination of their cross-examination, a move that drew murmurs of surprise from those in attendance.
PDP lead counsel expressed confidence in the strength of their case following the witness’s revelations.