Court Stops Edo Govt, EDSIEC From Conducting LG Bye-Elections

Court stops Edo govt, EDSIEC from conducting LG bye-elections

About 36-hours to the conduct of bye-election by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC, into 63 councillorship seats across 15 local government areas, the State High Court sitting in Benin City has restrained the commission from conducting the election. DAILY POST reports that Edo State Independent Electoral Commission had slated September 20, 2025 for the conduct of the bye-election in the state Justice Mary E. Itsueli, sitting…

Court Stops Edo Govt, EDSIEC From Conducting LG By-Elections In 59 Wards - TheNigeriaLawyer

An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has restrained the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and the State Government from going ahead with planned local government by-elections across 59 wards in the state. Justice Mary E. Itsueli, sitting as a vacation judge, granted the order on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, following an ex-parte motion brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP, through its counsels, Oluwol…

Court Restrains EDSIEC from Conducting Planned By-Elections in 59 Wards

An Edo State High Court in Benin City has restrained the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and the State Government from proceeding with