The Lagos State and National Assembly Appeal Court upheld Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s victory in the March 18, 2023, governorship election.
Dismissing appeals by opposition candidates, the court ruled unanimously, citing a lack of evidence regarding Electoral Act non-compliance.
It faulted the tribunal’s dismissal of Tonye Cole’s appeal, clarifying that APC’s withdrawal of the petition against Fubara’s victory didn’t bar Cole from pursuing his appeal.
Details later…
