In the ongoing 2023 presidential election petition court case, the Labour Party has made significant progress by presenting polling unit results and exhibits from several states. This blog post provides a comprehensive update on the latest developments in the case. Let’s dive in!
Polling Unit Results and Local Government Exhibits:
The Labour Party unveiled the polling unit results and exhibits of six additional states and their respective local government areas. These states include:
13 local government areas in Akwa ibom
13 local government areas in Nasarawa
25 local government areas in Delta
23 local government areas in Benue
26 local government areas in IMO
18 local government areas in Ondo
21 local government areas in Kogi
This brings the total number of states attended so far to 20.
Objection Raised by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC):
During the proceedings, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) objected to the admissibility of the documents presented by the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The reasons for the objection were not immediately provided, and an adjournment was granted for further clarification.
Document Used for Recording Coalitions:
The Labour Party also submitted Form EC-8B, a document used for recording coalitions at various levels, from 17 states and their respective local governments during the February 25, 2023 presidential elections. These states include:
21 local government areas of Adamawa
8 local government areas of Bayelsa
23 local government areas from Benue
21 local government areas from Kogi State
11 local government areas from Nasarawa State
25 local government areas from Niger State
The presentation of these documents covered 17 states.
Smooth Progress of Labor Party’s Evidence:
The Labor Party’s evidence is progressing smoothly, with all their evidence being admitted in court. Witnesses are being called to adopt the documents, and expert evidence is set to follow. The importance of evidence in a proceeding like this cannot be understated, and the Labor Party seems to be on track.
Additional Supplementary Documents:
In addition to the previously mentioned documents, the Labor Party and Peter Obi presented supplementary documents or Form EC-8Cs, which record coalitions at different levels in 12 local government areas of Ebonyi State, 4 local government areas of Kaduna, and 4 local government areas of Oyo State. This is in addition to the 17 states and their local governments listed earlier.
Remaining Documents and Cooperation from INEC:
While substantial documentation has been made available by INEC, there are still around 20% of documents outstanding. The issue of accessing the information from the beavers, which are devices used during elections, remains a challenge. The Labour Party requests proper cooperation from INEC in extracting information from these devices.
As the presidential election petition court case continues, the Labour Party, led by Peter Obi, is making progress in presenting its evidence. With polling unit results, exhibits, and supplementary documents being admitted, the case is moving forward as planned. The court is diligently overseeing the proceedings, ensuring that objections and procedures are addressed. Stay tuned for further updates as more witnesses are called to present their evidence.
While substantial documentation has been made available by INEC, there are still around 20% of documents outstanding. The issue of accessing the information from the beavers, which are devices used during elections, remains a challenge. The Labour Party requests proper cooperation from INEC in extracting information from these devices.
Conclusion:
As the presidential election petition court case continues, the Labour Party, led by Peter Obi, is making progress in presenting its evidence. With polling unit results, tax exhibits, and supplementary documents being admitted, the case is moving forward as planned. The court is diligently overseeing the proceedings, ensuring that objections and procedures are addressed. Stay tuned for further updates as more witnesses are called to present their evidence.
