The Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada has assured his supporters that the election tribunal will soon decide on the validity of a party fielding two candidates in the course of an election.
Wada, who addressed Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, supporters at the Government House in Lokoja, the state capital said the tribunal will also clarify if it was right for a person’s votes to be transferred to another.
He stated that his decision to contest the result of the governorship poll in the state was to seek proper interpretation of the law and relevant sections of the constitution and the Electoral Act in connection with the election.
“We are contesting the election in court on the basis of malpractices and also issues regarding the application of the law, the constitution and the Electoral Act. It is not a personal thing. It is purely a legal issue and we need those relevant sections of our electoral laws to be properly interpreted in view of the unique incidents that happened in connection with this election.
“We believe that posterity has entrusted this responsibility on our party to seek interpretation of these issues. As a person, I do not have problems with anyone. I am a peace loving person but the issue at stake is a constitutional one that must be given attention for the sake of posterity.
“As my tenure winds up on January 27, 2016, I have already constituted a transition committee to ensure smooth handover of power. This is our obligation as a government. However, with the Governorship Election Tribunal already in place, we shall soon be going before them to ask germane questions.
“As far as the law is concerned, we have not seen where it was written that a person’s votes can be transferred to another. We are sure of victory,” Wada said.
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