24th January 2025
The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has in a notice dated January 24, 2025, announced its relocation from Benin City to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The notice signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Bagudu, said parties to the case were informed of the relocation.
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Part of notice read, “I am directed to notify all parties that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has been relocated to Abuja at the National Judicial Institute, NJI, Airport Road, Abuja, effective from Monday, 27th January, 2025.”
Although no reason was given for the relocation, it might not be unconnected with the series of disturbances by thugs and political party officials that have bedeviled the tribunal since it began seating in Benin city, the Edo state capital