Fidelis David reports that the Appeal Court’s judgment which further legitimized Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial poll in Ondo State has significant implication for his administration.
In Nigeria, court processes challenging a governor’s election have hinder his ability to implement projects and policies, leading to delays and stagnation in development.
Superficially, practical instances include that of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State who was initially sacked by the Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, but later had the judgment upturned in his favour at the Supreme Court.
