Tribunal sacks Senate spokesperson
The tribunal subsequently declared former Minority Leader and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Biodun Olujimi, winner of the senatorial poll. had declared Mr Adeyeye winner of the February 23, 2019, Senatorial election, but Mrs Olujimi challenged the result at the tribunal.
In her written address, the petitioner claimed that the election was not conducted in substantial compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Acts, having been allegedly fraught with all manners of irregularities. At the final computation, Mrs Olujimi polled 54,894 votes to emerge victorious over the Senate committee chairman on media and publicity, who polled 52,243.Mr Adeck added that apart from the nullification in some units, the outcome of the tribunal’s verdict was predicated on the recount of the ballots by the contending parties as granted by the court.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tribunal Sacks Senate Spokesman, Adeyeye, Declares Olujimi Winner in Ekiti - THISDAYLIVEBy Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State has nullified the election of Senator Dayo Adeyeye as the winner of the National Assembly election in Ekiti South Senatorial District Subsequently, the tribunal in a unanimous verdict, declared former Minority Leader and the candidate of the …
Read more »
JUST IN: Ekiti Tribunal sacks Senate spokesperson, declares OlujimiThe National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti, state capital, has nullified the election that produced Chairman Senate...
Read more »
Ekiti South: Tribunal Sacks Senate’s Spokesman Adeyeye, Declares Olujimi WinnerEkiti South: Tribunal Sacks Senate’s Spokesman Adeyeye, Declares Olujimi Winner The Tribunal gave the ruling on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti
Read more »
Well claims 2 men in Emure-Ekiti – Daily TrustTwo persons, Foluso Ajayi, alias Vosco, and a young Ebira man popularly called Alhaji, yesterday lost their lives in Anaye village, near Emure-Ekiti, in Emure Local Government, Ekiti State. The two persons, who were said to be labourers, were said to have fallen into a deep well.ADVERTISEMENT Our correspondent gathered that the deceased were hired …
Read more »
Vacate flood-prone areas, Ekiti Assembly tells residents – Daily TrustThe Ekiti State House of Assembly has advised those living in flood-prone areas across the state to relocate in compliance with the warnings and prediction of the Nigeria meteorological Agency that more torrential downpour is underway. Deputy Speaker Hakeem Jamiu gave the advice yesterday while assessing the level of damage by flood in Iworoko area …
Read more »
Man kills own brother in Ekiti, steals his bike, says he was stingy - Daily Post NigeriaThe police has arrested a 24-year-old man, Ebenezer Olorunleke, who allegedly killed his brother with three other gang members and stole his Motorbike alon
Read more »