Lagos Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Dismisses LP Candidate’s Petition Against Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has delivered its verdict on the petition filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, challenging the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 18 governorship election.
The Tribunal dismissed Rhodes-Vivour’s petition for lacking merit and affirmed Sanwo-Olu as the duly elected governor of Lagos State.
LP Candidate’s Petition Against Sanwo-Olu Thrown Out by Lagos Election Tribunal
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has thrown out the petition filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), against Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The LP candidate had challenged the outcome of the March 18 governorship election, alleging that Sanwo-Olu was not qualified to contest at the time and that the election was marred by irregularities.
The Tribunal ruled that the petition lacked merit and affirmed Sanwo-Olu’s victory.
Lagos Tribunal Rules in Favor of Sanwo-Olu, Dismisses LP Candidate’s Election Challenge
In a significant development, the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has ruled in favor of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, dismissing the election challenge brought by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP).
Rhodes-Vivour had contested the validity of Sanwo-Olu’s victory, alleging irregularities and the governor’s eligibility.
However, the Tribunal found the petition lacking in merit and upheld Sanwo-Olu’s status as the duly elected governor of Lagos State.
Sanwo-Olu’s Victory Validated as Lagos Tribunal Rejects LP Candidate’s Petition
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has validated the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, rejecting the petition filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) candidate.
Rhodes-Vivour had raised concerns about Sanwo-Olu’s eligibility and alleged irregularities in the election.
However, the Tribunal determined that the petition lacked merit and affirmed Sanwo-Olu as the legitimate governor of Lagos State.