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BREAKING: Tribunal Gives Verdict on Petition Challenging Governor Makinde's Victory
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BREAKING: Tribunal Gives Verdict on Petition Challenging Governor Makinde's Victory

by  Segun Adeyemi 1 min read

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan has dismissed the last petition by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against the election of Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde.

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The Tribunal also awarded N1 million cost to the 2nd and 3rd Respondent.

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The petition by the APM party is the last seeking Gov Seyi Makinde's disqualification. Photo Credit: Seyi Makinde
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All three members of the Tribunal aligned with the decision and cost, saying it would serve as a deterrence against politicians who always file what they described as frivolous petitions.

The Petitioner, APM, on Tuesday, filed to withdraw its petition as the Tribunal fixes Thursday for the hearing of the matter.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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