Edo Tribunal Denies Fresh Election for Gov Okpebholo

No New Election Ordered for Edo’s Gov Okpebholo

​The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has dismissed multiple petitions challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a series of judgments delivered on April 2, 2025, the tribunal upheld Governor Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election.​

Dismissal of Petitions:

• Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Asue Ighodalo: The tribunal rejected the petition filed by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, citing a failure to substantiate allegations of over-voting and non-compliance with electoral laws.
• Action Alliance (AA): The petition from the AA was dismissed on the grounds that the petitioners lacked the legal standing to challenge the election outcome. ​
• Accord Party (AP): Similarly, the tribunal found the AP’s petition to be without merit and upheld Governor Okpebholo’s election.

Reactions:

Following the tribunal’s decision, the PDP and Asue Ighodalo expressed their intention to appeal the verdict, indicating ongoing legal proceedings concerning the election results.

These rulings affirm Governor Okpebholo’s position and highlight the tribunal’s stance on the evidentiary standards required to contest election outcomes.​

For a visual summary of the tribunal’s decision, you may refer to the following video: