“I found that the case of the plaintiffs succeeded on merit.’’
A correspondent who monitored the rerun in some wards in Okitipupa reports a low turnout of voters and security agents compared to the large voter turnout on Saturday.
“The electoral law forbids exclusion.”
The justice, after affirming Mr Udofia’s candidacy, held that Mr Enang’s case collapsed.
In a unanimous judgement, a five-man panel of justices dismissed an appeal by another governorship aspirant, Ibrahim Gusau.
Mr Tatabe filed a motion before Justice Bello Kawu alleging that an affidavit of withdrawl from the race was forged.
Delivering judgment in the matter on Thursday, Justice Binta Nyako also ordered that a fresh primary election be conducted within 14 days.
Agboola Ajayi is challenging Nicholas Tofowomo, the incumbent senator for Ondo South, to the senatorial seat.
Labaran Magaji, an aspirant contesting the re-run primary election, who broke the news of the postponement, has expressed regret.
