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Drama unfolded at the Edo State election tribunal as the PDP’s star witness, PW12, turned the tables on the APC’s legal team, exposing INEC’s lapses in the process.
Three of Nigeria’s top Senior Advocates, led by Kanu Agabi, Onyechi Ikpeazu, & Emmanuel Ukala, attempted to dismantle the PDP’s case but were instead humiliated by PW12’s testimony.
PW12’s testimony was based on personal examination of election documents, which contradicted.
the APC’s claims. The witness corrected the APC’s lawyer, pointing out that only 4,466 polling unit results were uploaded to INEC’s IREV, not 4,519 as claimed. PW12 also highlighted INEC’s inconsistency in recording serial numbers on Form EC25B, further strengthening the PDP’s argument.
The APC’s lawyer attempted to discredit PW12’s testimony, arguing that the witness was not physically present at polling units. However, PW12 responded that his testimony was based on personal examination of election documents, which showed that Asue won.
Experts deemed the proceedings a “legal disaster” for the APC, as the PDP’s witness successfully exposed INEC’s lapses and strengthened the party’s case.Tap Here for the Full Story
