It upheld the arguments of Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) for Mr Abiru and Abiodun Owonikoko (SAN) for the APC that the appeal lacked merit. Mr Gbadamosi and the PDP challenged Mr Abiru’s eligibility to contest the election, raising, among others, allegations of double voter registration, residency and indigeneship. As a result, the court held that the case at the trial court was not competent and consequently dismissed the same. Having dismissed the appeal, the Supreme Court held that there was no reason to dabble into the cross-appeal, and dismissed the same. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Supreme Court upholds Abiru Supreme Court upholds Abiru

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 07, 2021 20:37 UTC