Edo guber: APC Okpebholo wins again as Appeal court dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s appeal

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By Jude Opara

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for being validly conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Appellate Court yesterday also held that Governor Okpebholo was properly returned and declared as winner of the September 24, 2024 gubernatorial election.

Justice Mohammed Danjuma who delivered judgment in the appeal brought before the court by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and it’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo held that appeal was devoid of merit and subsequently dismissed it in its entirety.

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