NNPP appeals against tribunal’s ruling on Ogun Governorship election

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has appealed against the ruling of the Ogun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, dismissing its petition against the election victory of the APC candidate, Dapo Abiodun and INEC.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NNPP had filed the petition at the tribunal against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over omission of the party’s name on the ballot papers used in conducting the 2023 gubernatorial election in the state, praying for cancellation of the election.

NAN recalled that the tribunal had on April, 15 dismissed the petition against INEC as the first respondent; Dapo Abiodun, second respondent and APC, third respondent on the ground that NNPP’s debrief counsel asked for discontinuation and withdrawal of the petition.