Kogi governorship election tribunal begins sitting Saturday
The Kogi off-cycle governorship election petition tribunal, constituted by the president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Bolna’an-Dongban, is set to begin sitting on Saturday, an official has disclosed.
David Umar-Mike, the tribunal secretary, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja on Thursday.
The tribunal secretary said: “By God’s grace, the tribunal will be sitting this Saturday, November 25. We will take exparte motions; this is because all we have at hand right now are the exparte motions that will be taken on that Saturday.
“But the work proper may take a few more days because counsels will have to go and start looking for documents at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the rest of them before they file their various petitions.”
He said the constitution of the election tribunal was in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act (as amended).
He said the tribunal registry has since opened for business at the state High Court of Justice complex, Lokoja.
The November 11 election saw Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerge as the winner with 446,237 votes, while his closest rival, Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), garnered 259,052 votes.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Lagos
Navy intercepts Indian hemp worth N15.2 million in Badagry
Mr Okorie said the items would be handed over to the appropriate agency for prosecution.
Heading 2
Bank customers, PoS operators lament as naira scarcity hits ondo
The scarcity, taking its toll on the buyers and sellers in the state, is coming barely a month before Christmas.
Lagos
Lagos court imposes fines, community service on 40 environmental offenders
“The verdict aligns with our unwavering commitment to creating a cleaner and healthier environment for all residents of Lagos.”
States
Housemaid, son, other arrested for killing employer
The slain victim’s grandchild reportedly discovered her lifeless body on the afternoon of that fateful day.
NationWide
Tinubu approves appointment of RMAFC federal commissioner
The new appointment followed the demise of the immediate past RMAFC federal commissioner from the Rivers, Asondu Temple, earlier this month.
States
Police inspector jailed two years for stealing, selling AK 47 to bandits
The suspect pleaded guilty to the charge read to him by the presiding chief magistrate, Fati Umar Hassan.
