Election Tribunal dismisses ex-Governor’ s Petition-

By Tunde Bamigbade

On Tuesday in Ibadan the Oyo state National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal dismissed the Petition filed by the former governor of the state Abiola Ajimobi, challenging the declaration and the return of Senator Kola Balogun as the senator representing Oyo south senatorial district.

The Tribunal held that the Petition by the former governor in February 23 general elections lack merit and the Petitioner was unable to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the election was rigged.

The Tribunal chaired by Justice Anthony Akpovi therefore upheld the election of senator Muhammad Kola Balogun as the senator representing Oyo South senatorial district.

Meanwhile, the senator described the victory as victory for those who voted for him.

I give thanks to Almighty God.What an outright judgement. It means there is hope for the common man.It is victory for democracy.The election was extraordinary. People voted against abuse of power and bad governance.If the ex-governor wants to continue fight against Gods’ choice let him continue he said.