Alex Enumah writes that guber election cases in Edo and Ondo states, enduring tussle for the leadership of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, matters of public concern instituted by the Nigeria Governors Forum and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project are among landmark disputes on which Nigerian courts are expected to make a pronouncement this year
The year 2020 was one-year Nigerians and indeed politicians will not forget in a hurry. This is so because of some landmark decisions reached, particularly by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Two of these cases whose memory would linger for a very long time were those concerning the sack of former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on January 14, 2020. His seven-month reign as Chief Executive of Imo State was cut short in a controversial pronouncement by the Apex Court. Likewise, Chief David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress on February 13, 2020., the eve of his swearing-in had the
Edo tribunal announces new date to hear petitions against Obaseki
Mr Obaseki, the PDP, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are respondents in four of the five petitions filed at the tribunal.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City on Wednesday disclosed that it would continue the hearing of the cases against Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and winner of the September 19 election from January 11, 2021.
Mr Obaseki, his running mate, Philip Shaibu; the PDP, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are some of the respondents in four of the five petitions filed at the tribunal.