The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City to Abuja, sparking widespread speculation about the decision.
In a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Ibrahim Bagudu, Esq., parties were informed that all proceedings will now take place at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Airport Road, Abuja, starting Monday, January 27, 2025.
The brief notice offered no explanation for the sudden move, leaving observers questioning the motivation behind the decision.
This relocation has heightened anticipation around the tribunal’s handling of contentious governorship election petitions, with stakeholders closely following developments.
As the move unfolds, all eyes will be on Abuja, where the next chapter of the tribunal’s proceedings will take place.
