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Tambuwal Deliver Sokoto For Atiku With the Record of 28,8679 Votes

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By Emma Peter, Sokoto

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has delivered the State for the presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) as announced by the returning officer for the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Kabir Bala, Vice Chancellor Ahmadu Bello University zaria.

According to him, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, scored a total number of 28, 8679 to defeat his closest rival, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who scored 285, 444 votes

Meanwhile, the candidate of the Labour party, Peter Obi, secured a total number of 6,2508 votes.

Reacting over the result, the agent of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), who is also the state Director General Atiku/Okowa campaign organization, Yusuf Suleiman, raised concerns regarding the defranchisement of over 300,000 voters as a result of violence and election malpractices. Adding that the result announced doesn’t reflect the wishes of the people of Sokoto State.

He pointed out that in an election where over 400 polling units were cancelled with the registered voters of 301,000, according to him, that indicates that something was obsoletely wrong in the election.

However, the returning officer for the election Prof. Bala admitted that there were hitches during the election but said such should be addressed to the appropriate channels and according to the electoral laws.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the announcement, Yusuf maintained that if Nigerians continue to accept this kind of election results, it would encourage those who are perpetrating violence.

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“I have made it clear that this doesn’t in anyway doesn’t represent the wishes of the people of Sokoto State. It is a great misrepresentation. In an election where 400 polling units were cancelled with the total registered voters of over 301,000, you should know that something is obsoletely wrong.

“I believe that if we continue to collate this kind of election results, we are only rewarding those who are perpetrating violence. They must be apprehended and brought to book. If you let them get away with this, I can assure you that they will double there efforts”, he said.

Yusuf continue,”Mr. President has promised free, fear, and credible election but obviously some people around him and his government are trying to sabotage his efforts. They came to Sokoto and destroyed the elections.

“I want INEC to conduct election in this 471 polling units affected across the state and provide adequate security to ensure that nobody penetrate those polling units.

When asked whether if INEC would accept to conduct the election in the affected polling units, “it is not a matter of if, INEC must conduct the election”, Yusuf emphatically said.

Meanwhile, the state resident commissioner said the result of the Senate, House of Representatives are being announced at their various constituencies as some of the results are yet to be announced.

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Ighodalo Will Fail At Appeal Court—Edo Governor

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April 5, 2025

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Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, says Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 election, and the opposition party will fail in their bid to overturn his electoral victory at the appeal court.

On Wednesday, the Edo state governorship election petition tribunal affirmed Okpebholo as the elected governor of the state and dismissed Ighodalo’s petition.

Ighodalo, who rejected the tribunal’s ruling, said he respects the judiciary but noted that Edo people’s right to credible elections must not be compromised.

The PDP gubernatorial candidate also said his legal team has been instructed to challenge the judgment at the court of appeal.

However, speaking on Friday during a celebration hosted by his supporters, Okpebholo boasted that he would win at the appeal court and even at the supreme court.

The Edo governor said the opposition party is “wasting money on court cases,” adding that his “mandate cannot be hijacked”.

“The opposition party has been talking and shouting, but Edo people spoke very clear and loud with their votes on September 21, 2024,” Fred Itua, spokesperson to the governor, said in a statement.

“Edo people voted for the right person in Senator Monday Okpebholo. The people will speak again when the time is right.

“We have defeated them at the tribunal, and they said they want to appeal the ruling. If they like, let them appeal and even get to the Supreme Court. We will defeat them.

“They have stolen enough money from Edo State. So, they are wasting the money on court cases. If they like, let them spend the whole money they stole from the people.

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“They will never steal Edo people’s mandates given to me and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the September 21st governorship election.”

In 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Okpebholo of the APC as the winner after he polled 291,667 votes to defeat Ighodalo, his closest challenger, who scored 247,274 votes.

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S’Court Verdicts: Abure Remains Chairman —LP

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The Labour Party (LP) says the judgment of the supreme court on Friday is an endorsement of Julius Abure’s leadership.

Reacting to the verdict, Obiora Ifoh, the party’s national publicity secretary, said Abure remains the LP chairman.

The apex court had nullified the judgment recognising Abure as national chairman of the party.

The court held that the issue of leadership is an internal affair of a party over which courts lack jurisdiction.

“Supreme Court strikes out Nenadi, Abure suits, says only Political Parties can determine who their leaders are,” Ifoh wrote on the party’s X page.

“It also said that the courts shouldn’t dabble into the affairs of the political parties. Abure is still the National Chairman of the Labour Party.”

The supreme court had allowed the appeal filed by Nenadi Usman, a former senator representing Kaduna south, and one other — and held that there were meritorious.

The apex court also dismissed the cross-appeal filed by the Abure-led faction of the LP, describing it as lacking in merit.

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Ighodalo vows to Appeal tribunal verdict upholding Okpebholo’s election victory

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 19 September governorship election in Edo, Mr Asue Ighodalo, has said he will challenge the tribunal’s judgment at the Court of Appeal.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Edo election tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, reaffirmed Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s victory and dismissed the petitions from the PDP and Ighodalo.

Ighodalo, in a statement in Benin, said his decision to challenge the judgment aimed to protect Edo people’s collective rights and ensure they freely determine their future.

“Today, the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered its judgment on our petition challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 election in our dear state.

“While we may not all agree with the verdict, we remain steadfast in our belief that the rule of law must continue as democracy’s foundational bedrock.

“Our pursuit of justice affirms our firm belief that Edo people’s right to freely choose their leaders through credible, free, and fair elections must always prevail.

“As a committed democrat, I respect the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and urge all Edo people to remain peaceful, calm, and law-abiding,” he stated.

Ighodalo said this was not the end of their journey but the beginning of a greater struggle for justice, democracy, and the sanctity of the people’s mandate.

He commended the people for their massive support, sincere love, and belief in their shared vision for a prosperous Edo, which had fuelled their journey.

“For us, this has never been about personal ambition but about our conviction to create a clear ‘Pathway to Prosperity’ for Edo while upholding democracy’s core values.

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“I have, therefore, instructed my legal team to proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge this decision, which we consider a serious miscarriage of justice.

“This is not about me or any single individual; it is about democracy’s essence, our collective right to determine our future, and our legacy for generations unborn.

“We remain resolute. We remain committed. We shall not waver in our pursuit of truth and justice,” Ighodalo said. (NAN)

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