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Edo governorship tribunal reserves judgment in PDP, Ighodalo’s petition

The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal reserved the matter for judgment on Monday after counsels adopted their final written addresses.

• March 3, 2025
Asue Ighodalo
Asue Ighodalo [Credit: Channels Television]

The Edo governorship election petition tribunal has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the September 21, 2024 polls.

The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal reserved the matter for judgment on Monday after counsels adopted their final written addresses.

Mr Kpochi said the tribunal secretary would communicate a date for judgment to the parties.

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