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Benue governorship tribunal to resume sitting August 15

By David Mzer

The Benue State Governorship election tribunal today adjourned to August 15th, 2019 for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to open their defense.

When the case resumed today, counsel INEC, Offiong Offiong, SAN, informed made an oral application for adjournment, citing logistical reasons.

He added that INEC will also open and close it’s defense on that same day.

Responding, counsel to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chris Uche, SAN, and that of Governor Ortom, Chief Edward Ashiekaa, SAN, confirmed the submission of the INEC counsel,adding that counsels also agreed that going forward certain adjustments should be made to timeline for all parties previously agreed upon

Counsel to Emmanuel Jime and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kehinde Eleja also confirmed the understanding between the parties.

In his ruling, the tribunal Chairman, Justice Adebola Olusiyi adjourned the matter to August 15,2019 for INEC to open it’s defense, and commended the parties for the maturity and their resolve to enable the tribunal complete it’s work on time.

Ben Idah

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