The five-member panel presided over by Justice Haruna Tsammani reserved judgment to a date that will be communicated to parties after parties adopted their final written addresses.
He also argued that the Electoral Act did not mandate the use of IREV, only that of BVAS machine.
“Campaigns in public by parties and candidates in the three states commenced on July 14, as provided in the timetable and schedule of activities for the governorship elections.”
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, held that the preliminary objection lacked merit and ought to be dismissed.
Justice Omotosho held that the matter, having been decided by an Appeal Court and subsequently affirmed by the Supreme Court, lacked merit.
This, according to him, also helped INEC to commence the process of producing the election materials in good time.
“As one of the 14 executive bodies recognised by the Constitution, RMAFC is one of the most poorly funded agencies.”
Mr Madami expressed optimism that Kwara would continue to witness peaceful conduct of elections if his legacy continued.
The commission said the recognition of the Youth Party was in obedience to a Supreme Court judgment.
“A resignation letter becomes effective once it is received and accepted by the relevant authority. It is not when the authority replies the letter that it becomes effective.”
