Court Confirms: Monday Okpebholo Not Disqualified – PDP’s Misinformation Slammed

The APC New Media Directorate has taken notice of false reports circulating, driven by the PDP, claiming that Senator Monday Okpebholo has been disqualified from the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election. These malicious rumors are nothing more than a desperate attempt by the PDP to mislead the public as they anticipate their defeat at the polls.

The accusations of age falsification and forgery against Senator Okpebholo are entirely unfounded. According to the Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, no ruling has been made on the matter, which is still under investigation. The court has firmly stated that the reports being circulated are both misleading and disrespectful to the judicial process.

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To clarify, a Magistrate Court does not have jurisdiction over electoral matters. Legal issues related to candidate qualifications and disqualifications are handled by higher courts, such as the Federal High Court or Election Petition Tribunals. The notion that a Magistrate Court could rule on such matters reflects a clear misunderstanding of the law.

We urge the people of Edo State to ignore these false claims and remain focused on the election. The spread of such misinformation is a common tactic used by the PDP to cause confusion and undermine voter confidence. It’s important to remember that distributing false news is a punishable offense, and those responsible will be held accountable.

Senator Monday Okpebholo remains a valid and strong contender in the Edo State Governorship Election. The APC is united and determined to bring progress and prosperity to Edo State.