The Appellants Came Empty-Handed, Left Empty-Handed, Appeal Court Says As It Dismisses PDP’s Petition Against Sanwo-Olu

The State and National Assembly Appeal Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed the appeal of the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Mr. Olajide Adediran, challenging the victory of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the validly elected winner of the March 18 election for the Office of the Governor of Lagos State.

The three-man panel unanimously affirmed the decision of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which on September 25 affirmed the victory of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

It held that the appellants failed to prove their allegations of forgery and non-qualification against Sanwo-Olu and his deputy Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

“Even though they were all pre-election matters, the appellants (PDP and Adeniran) still failed to prove them,” the justices held.

“The appellants came empty-handed and left empty-handed. They merely enjoyed their day in court.

“Their petition is dismissed,” the justices added. ‎