BREAKING NEWS: The Federal High Court in Benin City Dismisses Suit Against Labour Party Gubernatorial Candidate

Following the Edo 2024 upcoming elections, Court has dismissed imansuangbon’s suit against Akpata

The Federal High Court in Benin City Dismisses Suit Against Labour Party Gubernatorial Candidate

The Federal High Court in Benin City today, Monday, July 15, 2024, has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kenneth Imansuangbon challenging the candidacy of Olumide Akpata for the Edo State governorship race. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit, the suit lacked merit and was based on speculation.

Key points of the judgement:

1. The court found that Imansuangbon failed to exhaust internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the Labour Party before seeking legal action therefore the Court stated that this robs the Court of Jurisdiction.

2. The Court further said that Imansuangbon’s claim of Akpata not signing the Indemnity Form is statute-barred and therefore the Court lacked Jurisdiction.

3. Justice Quadri declared the lawsuit premature and without substantial evidence to support its claims.

4. The ruling upholds Olumide Akpata’s position as the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections.