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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has rejected the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the declaration of Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21, 2024 election.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ighodalo expressed “deep disappointment” with the judgment, which he said, like the earlier Tribunal ruling, failed to address “widespread acts of non-compliance” and “clear violations of the Electoral Act.” He accused the Appeal Court justices of endorsing “a dangerous pattern of electoral impunity” that may undermine public trust in Nigeria’s democracy.

“Our struggle has never been about personal ambition,” Ighodalo stated. “It has always been about standing with the people of Edo State and defending their sacred right to freely choose their leaders through a credible, transparent, and fair election.”

He announced that his legal team had been instructed to file an appeal at the Supreme Court, expressing confidence that the apex court would uphold democratic principles and deliver justice. He urged supporters to remain peaceful, vigilant, and committed to the cause.

“The eyes of Edo people, and indeed all Nigerians, now look up to the Supreme Court with hope,” Ighodalo said.

ogugwa1992:
*Asue Ighodalo Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Edo Governorship Dispute*



https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/29/edo-election-pdp-candidate-ighodalo-rejects-appeal-court-ruling-heads-supreme-court

LagosOrigin:
APC supreme court?

LagosOrigin:
APC supreme court?

OnionBandit:


Black man and stubborn head. After supreme court ruling, you go dey hear stuff like "our democracy has been kidnapped"

Your decision to take a matter to court shows your belief in the judiciary. Complaining about the judiciary only when a ruling doesn't go your way reveals hypocrisy. Any statements you make after the court's decision carry little weight.

Kelklein:
The day the Nigerian Judiciary upheld an election in this country where prefilled polling unit results were used in an entire senatorial zone.. that was the day I gave up on them..

Almost like they worked with a predetermined end in mind, instead of the other way round..

looks like 'Justice being seen to have been done' is not longer in our judicial lexicon.

Everyone just do as they like these days..

LegalWolf:
Complete nonsense. And I say this with all sense of seriousness. The judiciary upheld Peter Obi's election when he demonstrated substantial non-compliance with the law. They did that for Bayelsa and Zamfara few years ago, despite the fact that the ruling party stands to benefit the most.

Asue can NOT prove his victory. It is short and simple. Let him go and work on his strategy on the field in the coming election circle.

LegalWolf:
Complete nonsense. And I say this with all sense of seriousness. The judiciary upheld Peter Obi's election when he demonstrated substantial non-compliance with the law. They did that for Bayelsa and Zamfara few years ago, despite the fact that the ruling party stands to benefit the most.

Asue can NOT prove his victory. It is short and simple. Let him go and work on his strategy on the field in the coming election circle.

Edo: Asue Ighodalo Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads To Supreme Court

ogugwa1992:
*Asue Ighodalo Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Edo Governorship Dispute*



https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/29/edo-election-pdp-candidate-ighodalo-rejects-appeal-court-ruling-heads-supreme-court