In its judgment, the Tribunal dismissed all four motions filed by the Accord Party against the election victory of Senator Monday Okpebholo.
First Ruling:
The Tribunal held that the Accord Party failed to prove its allegations of non-compliance with electoral laws. As a result, the claim was resolved against the petitioners.
Second Ruling:
On the claim that Okpebholo was wrongly declared the winner and did not secure the highest number of lawful votes, the Tribunal disagreed with the petitioners, ruling in favor of Okpebholo and upholding his victory.
Third and Fourth Rulings:
The Tribunal rejected the Accord Party’s request to be declared the winner, citing precedents set by the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. It stated that without pleading relevant facts, such a request could not be granted. Additionally, the Tribunal emphasized that a valid petition must clearly outline the specific instances of non-compliance, identifying affected units or wards. In this case, the allegations lacked precision and specificity.
Ultimately, the Tribunal struck out several paragraphs of the petition for being vague and imprecise, further solidifying Okpebholo’s electoral victory.
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