INEC asks Tribunal to dismiss APC petition against Fayose

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ado-Ekiti to dismiss the All Progressive Congress (APC) petition against the election of Ayodele Fayose of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Standing as the third respondent in the case, the Commission in its preliminary objection held that, APC ought not to seek the return of its candidate, Dr Kayode Fayemi, saying he was not part of the petition.

In a 43 paragraph reply signed by its counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, submitted to the Tribunal, INEC also denied the allegations levelled against it by the party that the election was systematically and electronically rigged.

The electoral body noted that ballot papers and other materials used in the election were the same models used in previous elections in the country, contrary to the APC claim that they were manipulated to favour the PDP.

INEC is challenging the allegation of security clampdown on APC leaders, saying no such reports were brought to its notice.

All the electoral officers of all the local government areas being challenged by the APC were at the Tribunal to sign their affidavit and written depositions before the Tribunal's secretary, as provided by section 117 (4) of the evidence act.


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