The Supreme Court on Wednesday in a split decision of four to three upheld the re-election of Rotimi Akeredolu as Governor of Ondo state.

However three other justices disagreed with the majority judgement, insisting that Akeredolu’s candidacy in that election is a nullity.

The minority judgement held the view that the appeal has merit and ought not to be struck out by the appeal court.

The minority judgment led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili, held that since APC was the principal and was made a party, there was no need to join Buni in the suit.

Akeredolu was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in October 10, 2020, Governorship election in Ondo State.

The PDP and its candidate, Eyitayo Jegede had earlier approached the appeal court to challenge the candidacy of Akeredolu, insisting that his nomination form was signed by a sitting Governor Mai Buni who doubles as the Acting National Chairman of the party.

The appeal was based on the constitutional provision which forbids sitting Governors from holding executive positions outside their statutory position as governors.

They prayed the court to nullify Akeredolu’s candidacy, but the Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State capital, on June 16, struck out the appeal for lack of merit.

At the Supreme Court, the outcome was the same for the PDP as the majority judgement backed the decision of the appeal court.


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https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/28/breaking-supreme-court-affirms-akeredolus-election-as-ondo-governor/

Hmmm

Justice Odili,the PDP Judge in Supleme court

Useless and corrupt Mary Odili.
Unarguably the worst Supreme court Justice in Nigerian history.

She wanted to sneak Jegede in via the back door .

LamidiCownu:
Useless and corrupt Mary Odili.
Unarguably the worst Supreme court Justice in Nigerian history.

She wanted to sneak Jegede in via the back door .

Like she did in Bayelsa

This woman lacks shame.

How does a split decision of four to three among the justices, which is a norm in a democratic settings translate into Mary Odili sacking a governor ?

What happened to the two other justices that disagreed with the majority judgement ?

Maxymilliano:
How does a split decision of four to three among the justices, which is a norm in a democratic settings translate into Mary Odili sacking a governor ?

What happened to the two other justices that disagreed with the majority judgement ?

You de mind them. Mary Odili JSC is right in law.

It is only fools that would think it is normal for a sitting governor to be an acting chairman of a political party.

FarahAideed:
Hmmm

Justice Mary odili na idiot,a killjoy

Maxymilliano:
How does a split decision of four to three among the justices, which is a norm in a democratic settings translate into Mary Odili sacking a governor ?

What happened to the two other justices that disagreed with the majority judgement ?

She is clearly anti apc and very vengeful

LamidiCownu:
Useless and corrupt Mary Odili.
Unarguably the worst Supreme court Justice in Nigerian history.

She wanted to sneak Jegede in via the back door .

As in eh.she has clearly showed her corrupt hands and fangs.wike got to her and she could only bribe 2 judges

But sincerely speaking the minority judgement is in order ....


The constitution of nigeria and that of APC forbids an elected govt official from holding two offices at same time ....so jegede's petition has merit


The CJN and the three other justices that upheld akeredolus nomination erred in law ....such technicality cant be overlooked in the law court

Pierocash:
Justice Odili,the PDP Judge in Supleme court

It's just common sense... Not about party

Even though I dislike ACP ... I like this akeredolu guy for what he is doing to unite the south.
So am happy he won at the supreme Court.
I don't care about party I like good and strong willed people.

kahal29:


Like she did in Bayelsa

Bayelsa has not recovered yet

I am 100% Certain that the Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo Judgements are so disgraceful that they will very soon be set aside

They were 100% Political Judgements

LamidiCownu:
Useless and corrupt Mary Odili.
Unarguably the worst Supreme court Justice in Nigerian history.

She wanted to sneak Jegede in via the back door .

Just the way she did in Bayelsa state.

[quote author=LamidiCownu post=104182302]Useless and corrupt Mary Odili.
Unarguably the worst Supreme court Justice in Nigerian history.

She wanted to sneak Jegede in via the back door .
P.D.P had a good case,sentiment apart

Watch how

LamidiCownu:
Useless and corrupt Mary Odili.
Unarguably the worst Supreme court Justice in Nigerian history.

She wanted to sneak Jegede in via the back door .

She did the right thing. Akeredolu can not be a governor and also a chairman of a party. Check your APC laws.... Then check the Constitution

kahal29:


Like she did in Bayelsa

senatordave1:


Justice Mary odili na idiot,a killjoy

Odili is used to been called whatever...

Justice IMM Saulawa, from Katsina (Buhari's State) who concurred with the minority judgement was also bribed, abi?

He came into the SC last year oooooo courtesy of the Buhari administration.....


Justice Eko who also concurred, came into the SC through the Buhari administration was also bribed..... Fantastic.

fergie001:



Odili is used to been called whatever...

Justice IMM Saulawa, from Katsina (Buhari's State) who concurred with the minority judgement was also bribed, abi?

He came into the SC last year oooooo courtesy of the Buhari administration.....


Justice Eko who also concurred, came into the SC through the Buhari administration was also bribed..... Fantastic.

Leave am,our minds are made up.

Justice Odili,the PDP Judge in Supleme judge

senatordave1:
Leave am,our minds are made up.

We know already........

fergie001:

We know already........

She should have avoided the panel.

THIS POLITICIAN WOMAN IS STIL IN SUPREME COURT? SHE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE A DECIDING JUDGE IN POLITICAL MATTERS,IF WE ARE IN A COMPLETELY SANE SOCIETY.