The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat on Monday ended their defence in the petition lodged against them by the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and the Party.

It would be recalled that Rhodes-Vivour and LP are challenging the victory of Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat in the March 18 governorship poll.

The party and its candidate are also disputing Hamzat’s eligibility to run, alleging he renounced his Nigerian citizenship and pledged allegiance to the U.S.

Fuad Ade-Oki, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman for Lagos State and defence witness presented documents to the tribunal, including Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Form EC9 containing Hamzat’s personal details and the oath he signed on his nomination form.

Led by APC’s lead counsel, Mr Abiodun Owonikoko (SAN), Ade-Oki explained to the tribunal his involvement when Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat filled out the INEC Form EC9 and the oaths on their nomination forms, all taking place at the Ikeja High Court Registry.

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Despite LP counsel, Mr Idowu Benson, contesting the admissibility of the evidence, the tribunal, led by Justice Arum Ashom, admitted the documents provisionally, with objections to be heard later.
Following Ade-Oki’s testimony, the tribunal discharged him. Subsequently, Muiz Banire announced that Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat would be closing their case.

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Tribunal: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Close Defence Against Rhodes-Vivour, LP

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