The Edo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has assured the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, of its readiness to partner with his administration in promoting policies and programmes that will drive sustainable development in the State, while also using its platforms to encourage accountability, good governance, and constructive public discourse.
While congratulating the Governor on his Supreme Court victory, which affirmed his election and brought finality to the legal battles following the 2024 governorship polls, the Chairman of the Council, Dr. Festus Alenkhe and the Secretary, Comrade Andy Egbon, in their statement described the judgment as a victory for democracy and the will of the Edo people.
They urged the Governor to be magnanimous in victory and extend a hand of fellowship to all, regardless of political affiliation, in the interest of peace and development across the state.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the petitioners seeking to nullify the Edo State governorship election failed to substantiate their claims.
Delivering its verdict the apex court held that since the petitioners did not challenge results from all the polling units across the state, it was “absurd” to demand the nullification of the entire election and to be declared winners.
The court further stated that the appellants failed to call witnesses or tender admissible evidence to prove irregularities in the disputed polling units.
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