The Supreme Court has reserved judgement till a later date in the appeal filed in relation to the dispute over the last governorship election held in Edo State.
After taking arguments from lawyers to parties on Wednesday, a five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Garba, said the date for judgement would be communicated to them.
The appeal was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the election held on 21 September 2024, Dr. Asue Ighodalo.
Respondents in the appeal are the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Monday Okpebholo and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
While arguing the appeal, appellants’ lawyer, Ken Mozia (SAN) prayed the court to allow the appeal, set aside the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal and return Ighodalo as the winner of the election with the majority of lawful votes cast.
Lawyers to the respondents prayed the court otherwise and sought a dismissal of the appeal.
