Governorship election tribunal: INEC ask tribunal to strike out PDP contempt charge against REC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday prayed the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kano to set aside the contempt proceedings filed by the PDP against the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Riskuwa Shehu.

The PDP, prayed the tribunal to prosecute the REC for allegedly disobeying an order to grant the petitioners access to inspect and photocopy election materials used during the March 23 Governorship election. The tribunal on May 7, granted the petitioners access to inspect and photocopy election materials used during the March 23 election.

The Counsel to INEC, Adedayo Adedeji, prayed the tribunal to dismiss the application filed by the petitioners as it lacked merit and was incompetent.

In her ruling, Justice Halima Mohammed, announced the adoption of all petitions and counter affidavits filed by the petitioners.

She adjourned the case until July 13, for ruling on the pending application and continuation of hearing.

The gubernatorial candidate, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, of the PDP, is challenging the declaration of Dr. Ganduje, of All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner of the March 23, election.