The witness told the three-member tribunal that there were irregularities in 765 of the state’s 4,519 polling units during the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State.
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Oseyili Anenih, whose party is challenging the outcome of the disputed poll, alleged in his testimony before the three-member tribunal that there were irregularities in 765 of the state’s 4,519 polling units. He admitted that he did not personally visit the polling units in question but relied on reports submitted by party agents and election experts.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.He told the tribunal that some of the evidence presented, including election results , was marred by issues such as missing signatures and illegible copies.
“To us, the three stamped results are significant enough, representing almost 20 per cent,” the witness said.Meanwhile, the tribunal members criticised the petitioners over their inability to present additional witnesses after Mr Anenih on Tuesday. Mr Anenih, the petitioners’ 12th witness, already started his testimony in Benin, before the announcement of the relocation.
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