In advance of the tribunal’s decision on the 2023 Lagos governorship election on Monday, Jandor discusses his expectations.
Abulazeez Olajide Adeniran, also known as Jandor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor of Lagos State in the 2023 election, expressed confidence that the state election petition tribunal will decide in his favour on Monday.
In a statement released on Sunday, he said that contrary to popular belief, Nigerian election petition tribunals frequently uphold the law.
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Adeniran claims that the PDP and himself both support the legal system.
He warned his followers that there are still two higher courts to consider before a final decision is made about the outcome of the Lagos governorship race in 2023, regardless of the tribunal’s ruling.
It is not over until it is over, Jandor said in the personally signed statement on Sunday, telling his fans to anticipate a breath of fresh air in Lagos because there is still hope.
Jandor claims he is conscious of the high stakes and believes the panel will uphold the law.
His statement reads: “Tomorrow, the 25th day of September 2023, the court of first instance on the Lagos State 2023 Governorship election (Tribunal) will deliver Judgement on the petitions before it.
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“Just like I put it here, it’s the court of first instance, which means that whichever way tomorrow’s Judgement swings, there are two more steps to go before the process of the 2023 Governorship election in Lagos State is brought to a close.
“I am aware that expectations are high, especially on issues bothering on the provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and the Electoral Act, as well as precedents.
“For me and my political party, the PDP, our resolve to embrace judicial process is to strengthen our democratic process, so as to ensure the best of us are entrusted the positions to serve the rest of us.
“As I refuse to share from the opinion of many, that court of first instance in election petition (Tribunal) rarely do justice, I sincerely hope for thorough and unambiguous interpretations of all grounds of every petition tomorrow in line with the provisions of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act. 2022.
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“To every Lagosian who keeps yarning for a breath of fresh air in the State of Lagos, I say all hope is not lost.
“I thank you all for staying true to this course, but tomorrow wouldn’t be the end of the 2023 electioneering process.
“It’s not over until it’s finally over…”
According to Anaedoonline.ng, the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has set Monday, September 25, for the decision-making process on the petitions challenging the announcement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the victor of the gubernatorial election.
On Monday, the court will begin to meet at 9 a.m.
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