Lagos State Governorship Election: Appeal Court Reserves Ruling on Sanwo-Olu’s Re-election

Appeal Court Reserves Ruling in Lagos Governorship Election Petitions

The Appeal Court has postponed its verdict in the petitions challenging the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Governor of Lagos State.

The case involves the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Abdulazeez Adediran (commonly known as Jandor).

Both candidates are contesting the ruling of the election tribunal on September 25, which upheld Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 election.

Challenging the Previous Tribunal’s Ruling

In their respective petitions, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Abdulazeez Adediran are seeking to challenge the election tribunal’s decision to validate Governor Sanwo-Olu’s re-election.

The tribunal’s ruling has been a subject of contention, leading to this appeal.

Appeal Court Proceedings

The proceedings at the Appeal Court saw arguments from all parties involved in the petitions, represented by their legal counsels.

The panel at the Appeal Court, led by Justice Yargata Nimpar, carefully considered the arguments presented during the hearing.

Ruling Date Yet to be Announced

After thorough deliberation, the Appeal Court has decided to reserve its ruling on the matter. The specific date for the release of the ruling will be communicated to the relevant parties in due course.

The case remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.

Awaiting the Appeal Court’s Decision

As the legal battle continues, the residents of Lagos State and interested parties eagerly await the verdict of the Appeal Court in the petitions challenging Governor Sanwo-Olu’s re-election.

The outcome of this appeal will determine the future of the state’s leadership, and it remains a topic of significant interest in Lagos politics. Further details on the case will be provided once the ruling is announced.

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