The Supreme Court has validated the elections of Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta) and Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe).
The apex court in separate verdicts dismissed all the appeals challenging the elections.
The court promised to provide reasons for its decisions on February 15.
Justice Mary Peter-Odili, who delivered the lead judgment in Yobe’s case said: “I have reviewed the records in this appeal and the briefs filed by the parties. I find no merit in the appeal and I hereby dismiss it.”
Other members of the seven-man panel agreed with her lead judgment.
Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi read the lead judgment in the case of Oyo.
She said: “I have read all the processes filed in this appeal. I have also considered all the arguments by parties. I dismissed the appeal.”
Justice Ogunbiyi also dismissed as an abuse of court process, an appeal filed by Rasheed Ladoja of the Accord Party.
She awarded no cost, but said she will provide reasons for her decision on February 15.
Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammed, who read the lead judgment in one of the appeals on Delta governorship election, also dismissed the appeal.
He said, “I have carefully considered the records of appeal in this case. I have also considered the arguments by counsel and their briefs, I find no merit in the appeals.”
He ordered the parties to bear their cost and promised to give the reasons for the judgment on February 15.
There were two appeals from Delta State. One was by Great Ogboru of Labour Party, which was dismissed by Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammed.
The second appeal which was filed by the All Progressives Congress’ candidate, Olorogun Otega Emehor, which was dismissed by Justice John Okoro.
Justice Okoro said he found no merit in the appeal and promised to give reasons for the judgment on February 15.
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