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Updated: March 21, 2023

NASS Election: Tribunal Confirms 20 Petitions In Oyo

By Francis Ezediuno
March 21, 2023
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The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Oyo State has confirmed the receipt of 20 petitions from aggrieved political parties and their candidates in the state.

This was confirmed on Tuesday by Ibrahim Sada, the Tribunal Secretary in Ibadan.

Sada also confirmed that the petitions were filed within the 21-day period allowed by law.

"Of the 20 petitions, six were on the senatorial election and 14 emanating from the conduct of the House of Representatives polls," Sada said.

Two petitions on the senatorial election were filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), three by New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and one by the Accord party.

"With regards to the house of representatives election, four petitions were filed by APC, PDP 6, NNPP 3, and Accord party, one."

Sada said the 21 days grace allowed by law for aggrieved parties and candidates to file their petitions from the day of announcements of results had lapsed.