Supreme Court dismisses Rhodes-Vivour’s appeal against Sanwo-Olu’s victory
Justice Garba Lawal, while delivering the lead judgment on Friday, solidified Sanwo-Olu's position as the Governor of Lagos State.
The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by the candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 Lagos State Governorship election, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, challenging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the February 25 poll.
Rhodes-Vivour had challenged the election of Sanwo-Olu on grounds of alleged irregularities, malpractices non-compliance as well as non-qualification.
Justice Garba Lawal, while delivering the lead judgment on Friday, solidified Sanwo-Olu's position as the Governor of Lagos State.
The Supreme Court cited the absence of compelling reasons to diverge from the tribunal and Court of Appeal's consistent rulings, affirming Sanwo-Olu's lawful election.
