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The Supreme Court has scheduled Friday today to deliver judgments on appeals challenging the outcome of elections six states.
The states are Gombe, Kebbi, Ogun, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Delta states.
Earlier last week, News Round The Clock reported that the Supreme Court delivered judgment on 10 state governors.
The governors are Hyacinth Alia of Benue; Alex Otti of Abia, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara; Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi.
Others are Cross River governor, Bassey Otu; Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru; Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuff; Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, and Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang.
Today’s judgments include a significant focus on Nasarawa State.
Despite concerns about potential violence post-judgment, both the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party have entered into a peace agreement.
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The appeal court reinstated Sule, emphasizing that the tribunal erred in relying on the evidence of eight PDP witnesses, whose statements were not presented alongside the petition.
Additionally, the Delta State governorship appeal, where Ken Pella and Ovie Omo-Agege challenged Sheriff Oborevwori’s victory, adds to the legal landscape.In Ogun, Ladi Adebutu of the PDP is contesting Governor Dapo Abiodun’s victory.
Security measures around the apex court, including road closures and thorough checks for litigants, journalists, and party supporters, are in place. Security operatives are facing challenges in managing the crowd gathered to observe the proceedings.
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