Ahead of the Edo State governorship elections scheduled for Saturday, President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders to maintain peace and engage in sportsmanlike conduct.

In a statement released on Friday, Tinubu urged candidates, political parties, and their supporters to respect the democratic process and the will of the electorate.

The statement, signed by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized the President’s belief in voters’ ability to make informed choices about their leaders.

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President Tinubu highlighted that democracy relies on civility, tolerance, patience, and adherence to electoral rules.

He noted the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conducting a free and fair election, encouraging all parties involved to collaborate for a smooth and peaceful process.

The President commended the candidates and political parties for their issue-focused campaigns, which address the key concerns of Edo citizens, such as enhancing livelihoods, promoting economic growth, and contributing to national development.

Tinubu urged all citizens to remain peaceful and respectful during the voting process and to resolve any disagreements through established legal channels.

Additionally, he expressed strong confidence in the professionalism and integrity of security agencies and INEC officials, urging them to act impartially and refrain from any actions that might compromise the election’s integrity.

In the face of leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) revolving around its national chairmanship, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has sued for constitutionality.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday in Osogbo by Gov Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

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According to Rasheeed, Gov Adeleke has clarified his position on the leadership crisis rocking the PDP, declaring that he stands by the relevant provisions of the party’s constitution.

Rasheed cited his principal thus, “I stand by the Constitution of our great party which clearly spelt out the succession procedure in case of the exit of an elected chairman.

“I also stand by the resolution of the PDP Governors’ Forum of which I am an integral part.

“Our party must adhere to its Constitution at this critical time and at all times. That is the way to build a responsible political party.”

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 23 for judgment in the case seeking to remove Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Initially set for September 18, the presiding judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, rescheduled the hearing due to the unavailability of the judgment.

The court’s registrar announced the new date to journalists.

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The lawsuit was filed by the North Central APC Forum, which argues that Ganduje’s chairmanship violates Article 7(vii) and (ix) of the party’s Constitution.

The Forum claims that during the 2022 National Convention in Abuja, it was agreed that the APC National Chairman for 2022 to 2026 must come from the North Central Geopolitical Zone.

In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/599/24, the Forum, led by Chairman Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga from Plateau State, contends that Ganduje is illegally holding the position, contrary to the consensus reached at the convention.

In response, Ganduje’s counsel, Ishaka Mohammed Diko (SAN), requested the court to dismiss the suit, arguing that the election that brought Ganduje to the chairmanship was conducted according to the party’s constitution.

The suit includes Ganduje, the APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants.