Appeal Court throws out PDP, Ize-Iyamu’s bid for ballot recount
Mr. Ize-Iyamu is challenging Godwin Obaseki’s election as Edo governor.
Mr. Ize-Iyamu is challenging Godwin Obaseki’s election as Edo governor.
The PDP wants the tribunal to declare its candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, winner of the election.
Mr. Ize-Iyamu says he was the actual winner of the election.
The state PDP chairman says the party was going to put everything in place to defend democracy.
The controversy surrounding Rahma Sadau was also among the trending topics.
The party said the election was "a charade".
"The stage for the manipulation of the election was set by the use of security agencies to postpone the election."
“I am saying that over voting and the use of money as inducement to voters is of concern to us."
This follows an earlier rejection of the polls by the Peoples Democratic Party, which alleged massive rigging by the ruling ...
The police chief said there was no loss of lives and property during the election.
Godwin Obaseki polled 319,483 votes to defeat Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP, who scored 253,173 votes.
Mr. Obaseki equally won in 13 out of the 18 local government area of the State.
Mr. Obaseki won over half of the total valid votes cast in the election.
The chairman advised the PDP to channel its grievances to the appropriate quarters.
Edo PDP chairman alleged that the results were pre-determined and fabricated.
Results from nine local governments have been announced.
It is going to be a two-horse race between APC and PDP's candidates.
Those who are seeking power should be careful not to be violating constitutional rights in that quest.
The Lagos government described the allegations by the PDP candidate as reckless and disgraceful.
Officials of Cleen Foundation narrowly escaped being attacked for daring to take pictures.
About 1.9 million voters in Edo State will, today, decide their next governor.
Police announced a restriction of vehicular movement in the state from Tuesday midnight.
"You know we are not in a position to secure our staff. And we do not want to put them ...
A source told PREMIUM TIMES the commission was pressured to change its position.
Police and the SSS have refused to guarantee security during the polls.
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