The High Court of Edo state has disqualified the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy candidate in #Edo 2020 governorship election.
The court held that the APC Deputy-Governorship Aspirant Audu Ganiyu Abudu presented false information to INEC in his Form EC9.
The Court therefore nullified the Candidacy of Governorship and Deputy-Governorship Candidates of the APC at the September 19th, 2020 Election.
Pastor Ize-Iyamu was APC candidate during the September 19, 2020 poll.
Meanwhile, Ize-Iyamu has vowed to challenge his disqualification at the Appeal Court.
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and Audu Ganiyu
The APC Governorship Candidate in Edo 2020 described the court ruling as unfortunate and utterly wrong.
Ize-Iyamu in a statement said: ”Earlier today, I received news of a ruling delivered by the Edo State High Court purportedly disqualifying my candidacy, alongside running mate, Hon. Gani Audu, in last year’s Edo Governorship election.
”I wish to state that this ruling is unfortunate and utterly wrong. I have already instructed my legal counsel to appeal against the judgment, as I am convinced that the Court of Appeal will dispassionately consider the facts presented before the Court and arrive at a just decision in accordance with the law.”
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu however urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that ‘Justice will surely prevail in this matter to the glory of God.,
Source:Factual Times
