BREAKING: Appeal Court Delivers Judgement In Jandor Vs Sanwo-Olu Suit

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Appeal Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Olajide Adediran, challenging the declaration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state.

EDITOR’S PICKS

• Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To Electricity Union, ASUU For Compliance
• FG Issues Stern Warning To NLC, TUC, Cautions Against Nationwide Strike
• Reps Issue 48-Hour Ultimatum To ITF For N3 Billion Fund Explanation

The three-man panel unanimously affirmed the decision of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which on September 25 affirmed the victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

It held that the appellants failed to prove their allegations of forgery and non-qualification against Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

FURTHER READING

• Security Shake-Up: Tinubu Orders Police Withdrawal From VIP Duties
• Gunmen Kidnap Wives Of LG Chairman In Jigawa
• BREAKING: WAEC Adopts Computer-Based Tests For SSCE

The justices held: “Even though they were all pre-election matters, the appellants (PDP and Adeniran) still failed to prove them. The appellants came empty-handed and left empty-handed. They merely enjoyed their day in court. Their petition is dismissed.”

Click to watch our video of the week