Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja Nigeria on Wednesday, has affirmed Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the valid winner of the September 21 governorship election.
The three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, in a unanimous judgment, dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo.
In a considered judgment, the tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their allegations of over-voting and stated that Okpebholo secured the highest number of valid votes.
The tribunal also criticised the manner in which the petitioners presented their evidence, stating that it did not sufficiently support their claims.
This is the third judgment this election tribunal delivered today on the September 21, 2024 governorship election petitions, and it is noteworthy that it dismissed all the three petitions.