Appeal Court set to pronounce verdict on Rivers Gubernatorial Election today

The Appeal Court in Lagos State is poised to deliver its judgment today on the gubernatorial election petition brought forth by Patrick Tonye-Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Rivers State. The petition challenges the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The swift judgment follows a brief period of just two weeks after the parties presented and finalized their written arguments. Tonye-Cole’s appeal seeks to compel INEC to declare him the winner of the March governorship election in Rivers State.

His claims revolve around allegations that Fubara continued signing documents as the state’s Accountant-General even after securing the PDP’s gubernatorial candidacy. Additionally, he has raised concerns about irregularities during the election process. The court’s decision is highly anticipated in determining the outcome of this legal dispute.