Edo tribunal begins hearing on petitions challenging governorship result

The Edo State governorship election tribunal will begin hearing on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the September 16 election in the state.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the poll, ahead of his PDP candidate rival, Asue Ighodalo.

The PDP and its candidate rejected the result of the election over alleged widespread irregularities.