Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for alleging over-voting in the 2023 governorship election.
Addressing journalists after the Edo Election Tribunal sitting in Benin City on Monday, Idahosa dismissed the claims as baseless and misleading.
“The Facts Are Clear” – Idahosa Counters PDP’s Petition
According to Idahosa, PDP failed to verify the facts before filing their petition. He explained that any result affected by over-voting had already been canceled, as required by the Electoral Act 2020 (as amended).
“In Unit 4, Ward 7, Usen, the results were canceled due to over-voting, following legal provisions. PDP’s petition makes no sense because these results were never included in the final tally,” he clarified.
Idahosa also pointed out that a witness from the APC confirmed in court that these canceled results were not computed. He questioned PDP’s legal strategy, saying:
“Why would they challenge results that don’t even exist? It only shows they don’t fully understand the process.”
PDP’s Case Is Falling Apart – Idahosa
The deputy governor further argued that PDP’s own witnesses had contradicted themselves in court, making their case even weaker.
“The burden of proof is on PDP, yet their arguments are collapsing under scrutiny. At this point, our legal team may not even need to call any witness,” he added.
“Election Petitions Are Not Media Campaigns”
Idahosa accused PDP of using the Tribunal proceedings as a media strategy, rather than focusing on solid legal arguments.
He expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to deliver a fair verdict, stating that the law would prevail over political distractions.
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