The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital has adjourned for 24th June 2019 for trial of the case between the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the just concluded 2019 elections, Barr. Emmanuel Jime and his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Governor Samuel Ortom.
Emmanuel Jime is challenging the return of Governor Samuel Ortom of Peoples Democratic Party as Governor of Benue State at the tribunal. Justice Adebola Olusiyi, chairman of the panel who issued the order at the end of prehearing said the “course is now clear and the stage is set for full trial.” According to Justice Olusiyi, there shall be strict compliance with the number of days parties are entitled to.”Ortom’s lead counsel Sabastian Hon SAN, who responded on behalf of the Bar assured the panel of their cooperation towards ensuring that trial is conducted in line with the law.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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