By John Joseph
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Benin, has reserved its ruling on the motion challenging the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21, 2024, election. This development comes after the tribunal commenced pre-hearing sessions to address multiple petitions seeking Okpebholo’s removal ¹.A total of seven petitions have been filed, contesting the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Okpebholo as the winner of the gubernatorial election. The petitioners are seeking the tribunal’s intervention to overturn the election outcome.*Key Issues Before the Tribunal*- _Challenging Okpebholo’s Declaration_: The petitioners are contesting the validity of Okpebholo’s declaration as the winner of the September 21, 2024, election.- _Multiple Petitions_: Seven petitions have been filed, each raising unique concerns about the election outcome.- _Tribunal’s Ruling_: The tribunal’s reserved ruling will determine the fate of Okpebholo’s governorship and the future of Edo State’s leadership.The tribunal’s decision is eagerly anticipated, as it will have significant implications for the people of Edo State and the country’s democratic process.
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