Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are tense as the Appeal Court rules on Ladi Adebutu’s case against Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Adebutu, the PDP candidate, had already moved the tribunal to challenge Abiodun’s victory in the March 18 governorship election.
The PDP candidate claimed that the poll that resulted in Abiodun’s victory did not follow the rules of the Electoral Act.
He also alleged that the election was marked by anomalies and corrupt practises, and that over 40,000 voters were denied the right to vote as a result of violence.
He asked the court to nullify the election and declare him winner.
But, the Hamidu Kunaza-led tribunal dismissed Adebutu’s petition, saying it lacked merit.
Not satisfied, Adebutu proceeded to the Appeal Court to seek redress, praying that the judgement of the trial tribunal be set aside.
Drillogist reports that members of both parties have left Ogun State to witness the court proceeding in Lagos State.
The sitting will start by 9 am at the Court of Appeal sitting in Igbosere, Lagos
