By Sunmola Jemilat Oluwabunmi (SIWES student, AAPOLY)
Hamzat is currently in court for the Lagos gubernatorial election appeal. This is a significant legal case with potential implications for the future of Lagos state.
The Court of Appeal is considering various appeals, and it’s crucial to understand the arguments presented by the involved parties and how the Court of Appeal might rule.
The tribunal previously dismissed petitions from the PDP and the Labour Party, and it’s essential to determine whether these dismissals were based on legal grounds or other factors affecting the state’s politics.
Additionally, it’s worth exploring whether the decisions could be appealed to a higher court.
The tribunal’s thorough consideration of jurisdiction and nomination issues in their decision is noteworthy, as these are critical factors in election petition cases.
The next steps for Lagos state’s governorship and whether the dismissed parties will accept the decision or pursue further legal remedies are important aspects to follow.
The tribunal’s use of specific constitutional and electoral provisions, as well as references to previous cases, underscores the seriousness with which they approached the case.
Regarding the 4th respondent, the APC, it would be helpful to know more about their role in this legal matter.
