Akpata’s Path To Osadebe Avenue Becomes Clearer As Court Nullities Fraudulent Primary That Brought Ighodalo

Akpata’s Path To Osadebe Avenue Becomes Clearer As Court Nullities Fraudulent Primary That Brought Ighodalo

Written By Oshiobugie John

In a recent development that has left many Edolites in awe, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Edo State, which produced Asue Ighodalo as its candidate. The election, held on February 22, 2024, was voided because 378 delegates who were supposed to vote were unlawfully excluded by the PDP. The judge ruled that the primary election violated both the Electoral Act 2022 and the PDP guidelines, and the plaintiffs, led by Kelvin Mohammed, successfully established their case against the defendants.

The court found that the PDP’s conduct during the primary was flawed, as the returning officers allegedly fabricated the poll’s outcome. Justice Ekwo stated that the exclusion of the 381 delegates, including the plaintiffs, was illegal. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), although a defendant, did not actively participate in the case but agreed to abide by the court’s decision. The judge concluded that the plaintiffs’ case had merit, leading to the nullification of the primary election.

This update has brought joy to many Edolites as it has boosted the popularity of the Labour Party Gubernatorial Candidate and made his chances to Osadebe Avenue easier and clearer.

Although it is noteworthy that Asue Ighodalo, the illegitimate candidate of the People’s Democratic Party was never a threat to Akpata’s candidacy, as the Labour Party remains the most endorsed political party across the State but this development has added yet another controversy and subsequently has reduced the steeze of the Guber ambition of the PDP Guber candidate,

Edolites across the internet are currently questioning the ability of Ighodalo’s ability to fulfil his lofty promises if he can’t even emerge in a common primary election legitimately, this development speaks loud of desperation.