BIG TROUBLE For APC In Ondo As Top Contender Begins Shocking Legal Action Over Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Election Victory- See Details
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’ s legal challenge against the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja has sparked significant attention and anticipation ahead of the forthcoming November election in the state.
In the lawsuit, Senator Ibrahim contests the legitimacy of the primary election conducted by the APC, which resulted in the emergence of Governor Aiyedatiwa as the party’ s gubernatorial candidate. Representing Ondo South in the Senate, Ibrahim seeks to invalidate Aiyedatiwa’ s nomination, alleging that the April 20 primary election was conducted unlawfully and marred by irregularities.
The legal proceedings, spearheaded by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Chris Uche on Ibrahim’ s behalf, assert various violations of constitutional and electoral provisions during the primary process, including the non- accreditation of eligible delegates. The lawsuit aims to compel the court to prevent INEC from recognizing Governor Aiyedatiwa as the APC candidate for the gubernatorial election and to restrain Aiyedatiwa from presenting himself as such. Furthermore, Ibrahim’ s petition seeks the nullification of the primary election results and advocates for the APC to conduct a fresh primary in adherence to constitutional and electoral guidelines. By initiating this legal action, Senator Ibrahim underscores the importance of upholding due process and transparency in the electoral process, particularly regarding the selection of candidates for public office.
The implications of this legal challenge extend beyond the Immediate parties involved. The outcome of the case could potentially influence the political landscape in Ondo State and have repercussions for the APC’ s electoral prospects in the upcoming gubernatorial election. Additionally, it underscores the significance of judicial oversight in ensuring electoral integrity and safeguarding the democratic process. During the initial court proceedings, Ibrahim’ s legal team sought an ex- parte application for substituted service of court documents on Governor Aiyedatiwa through any APC staff at the National Secretariat in Abuja. This procedural step, granted by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo, sets the stage for further legal deliberations scheduled for May 14. As the legal battle unfolds, political observers and stakeholders closely monitor developments, recognizing the potential implications for the gubernatorial election and broader implications for democratic governance in Ondo State.
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