Tribunal Upholds Governor Simon Lalong's Election

The Plateau state governorship election petitions tribunal has upheld the election of Governor Simon Lalong at the April 11 governorship elections in the state.

Chairman of the governorship election petitions tribunal, Justice S.B.A Candide dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate Gyang Pwajok saying the petitioner failed to give credible and cogent evidence against the declaration of Simon Lalong as winner of the April 11 governorship elections.

He further held that the petitioner also failed to proof any substantial non compliance with the provisions of the electoral act as amended and that the governorship elections conducted by the third respondent was substantially in compliance with the provisions of the electoral act.

The tribunal said the grounds upon which the petitioner was challenging the elections were vague and generic therefore stands dismissed.

Lead counsel to the APC Garba Pul and counsel to the first respondent Jonathan Mawuyau Commented on the judgment.

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Latep Dabang said with the victory, the party will no longer be distracted.

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state Raymond Dabo congratulated Simon Lalong for his victory and said the PDP will position itself to provide a credible opposition in the state.