The Delta State governorship appeal is also of great interest, with candidates Ken Pella of the Labour Party and Ovie Omo-Agege of the APC challenging the victory of Sheriff Oborevwori.
On Friday, the Supreme Court is set to deliver judgments on appeals challenging the outcomes of elections in six Nigerian states: Gombe, Kebbi, Ogun, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Delta.
In the previous week, the apex court had already ruled on the fate of 10 state governors, including prominent figures such as Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, and Alex Otti of Abia. Notably, none of the governors faced removal from office in the decided cases.
Day 11 of the judicial proceedings promises to be a significant one as the spotlight falls on Nasarawa State. The tribunal had initially sacked Governor Abdullahi Sule, declaring David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the March 18, 2023 election. However, the appeal court reinstated Sule, citing a misapplication of evidence by the tribunal.
In Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu of the PDP is contesting the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Tensions have escalated outside the Supreme Court, particularly in Nasarawa State, where concerns of potential violence loom. Both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have entered into a peace agreement in anticipation of the judgment.
The roads leading to the apex court have been cordoned off from the Head of Civil Service office, and stringent security measures have been implemented. Accredited litigants, journalists, and party supporters undergo thorough checks before gaining access to the court premises.
As the proceedings unfold, security operatives are facing challenges in controlling the crowds gathered to observe the pivotal judgments that could shape the political landscape of the concerned Governorship states.
