In a recent development, the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has made a significant ruling by dismissing the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) petition against Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party. The tribunal, led by Hon. Justice H.T.D Gwadah, declared that the petitioners had failed to prove their case on three crucial grounds, leading to the dismissal of their petitions due to a lack of merit.
The three primary grounds in question encompassed Governor Otti’s qualifications for the gubernatorial position, his party affiliation with the Labour Party, and the authenticity of his National Youth Service Corps certificate. The tribunal found that the petitioners were unable to substantiate allegations of corrupt practices.
This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the Abia State governorship election. The tribunal’s attention has now shifted to the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s petition against the Labour Party, as the legal proceedings continue to unfold.