The Edo State Authorities and the Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, have all expressed confidence that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will ship judgment of their favour.
DAILY POST experiences that the three-man tribunal headed by Justice Wilfred Kpochi had reserved judgment within the petition after events adopted their remaining written addresses on March 3, 2025
The tribunal, which was relocated to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, following a collection of violent clashes between the supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and PDP, is about to ship its verdict on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Talking forward of the judgment, the Edo State Authorities, the PDP, and the State chapter of the APC all expressed confidence that the tribunal would ship judgment of their favor.
The State Governor, Monday Okpebholo talking via his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, despatched a message of hope and unity to supporters and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents within the state.
Okpebholo stated he has full confidence within the judiciary and its means to ship a good and simply judgment.
He additionally stated he had religion within the resilience and maturity of the Edo folks.
He urged all residents of the state to keep up peace and order, noting that they’ve witnessed a vibrant and aggressive electoral course of, and respect the authorized avenues out there to all events.
“I need to emphasize that our state’s progress and improvement are paramount. We should not permit political variations to disrupt the peace and concord we now have labored so laborious to construct. I name on all political leaders, group leaders, and residents to respect the rule of legislation, preserve peace and order, embrace unity, and keep away from spreading misinformation.
“I’ve full confidence in our judiciary and its means to ship a good and simply judgment. I additionally think about the resilience and maturity of our folks. Allow us to present the nation that we’re folks dedicated to democracy, peace, and progress. I thanks to your understanding and cooperation. Might God bless our state,” the governor stated.
On its half, the state chapter of the PDP stated it had diligently introduced its case, backed by rigorously delivered proof.
An announcement by Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary, PDP Caretaker Committee, stated, “Our solely want is for the judges to be honest, clear, and guided by the legislation. We belief that the decision will mirror the proof tendered, and we stay assured that we now have performed our half.”
The appearing state chairman of the APC, Jarret Tenebe, additionally expressed hope of victory on the tribunal.
Tenebe famous that the PDP couldn’t deliver the entire variety of witnesses that the social gathering stated would testify on the tribunal.
“We’re assured of victory as a result of we now have a great case, and our attorneys did a great job.
“When you problem the end result of an election or allege irregularities, you must show past cheap doubt which the PDP did not do.
“The witnesses they introduced have been hear-say witnesses, and you could have the ability to show that the election was marred with irregularities or didn’t observe electoral course of, however they didn’t show all that.
“The judgment is tomorrow and APC and Governor Monday Okpebholo might be victorious to proceed offering the divided of democracy to the folks of the state,” he stated.
He known as on the social gathering’s supporters and residents of the state to stay calm because the APC would emerge the winner on the tribunal.
