The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has scheduled its judgment for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, regarding the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). All involved legal counsels have been duly notified of the judgment date.
The tribunal had previously reserved judgment after hearing final arguments from both parties. The PDP and Ighodalo alleged electoral irregularities, including over-voting and non-compliance with the Electoral Act, seeking the annulment of the September 21, 2024, governorship election results. Governor Okpebholo and the APC contend that the election was conducted fairly and in substantial compliance with the law.
The judgment will be delivered at the tribunal’s sitting in Abuja. Stakeholders and the public are keenly awaiting the outcome, which will have significant implications for the political landscape of Edo State.
