News
JUST IN: INEC closes defence in petition by Obi/LP, tenders documents
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened and closed its defence in the petition by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC).
INEC’s lawyer, Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN), announced the closure of the first respondent’s case after the conclusion of the testimony of its sole witness, Dr. Lawrence Bayode, a Deputy Director in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department of INEC.
Mahmoud also tendered some documents in evidence .
The witness, under cross examination, said even if blurred documents were downloaded from IREV, that will not affect the physical results as recorded in Forms EC8As which are not blurred.
Bayode also said said the images of Forms EC8A capture with BVAS and transmitted to IREv are not relevant for the collation of results.
The witness told the court that the glitch recorded during the last presidential election did not affe t the collation of results of the election.
Lawyer to President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettma, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) said his clients will open their defence in the petition on Wednesday.
Details shortly…
-
Niger Delta4 days agoIYC: 12 Killed, Over 50 Injured as Violence Erupts Over Eastern Zone Election
-
Politics6 days agoBreaking: APC candidacy threatened as Abuja Court summons Okpebholo for making false statements on oath
-
National4 days agoNAFDAC Press Statement Against Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry Incorrect
-
News5 days ago‘Forgive My Actions’ – Oshiomhole Apologies To Igbinedion
-
Sports6 days agoUPDATE: World’s Most Monstrous Bodybuilder Dies At 36
-
News6 days agoGov. Diri attends burial of Pst. Ngozi Muoka, wife of Lord’s chosen G.O at Mgbidi
-
News4 days agoHenceforth Any Police Officer Who Involves In Land, Rent And Marital Matters Will Be Sanctioned, Promotion Suspended-PSC
-
News4 days agoCrisis hits Abiola family over oil asset as other children accuse Kola, Wuraola of fraud