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Tribunal affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election 

 

The Lagos Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, on Monday, affirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as validly elected in the March 18 governorship election.  

The Tribunal in making the affirmation, dismissed the petitions brought by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and the Labour Party (LP), and Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the election.

Jandor had contested the results of the March 18 gubernatorial election in Lagos state, challenging the victory of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

Justice Mikhail Abdullah announced the decision while delivering judgment on the objections raised by the respondents in the case