Mr David Ombugadu, the Nasarawa state governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections has officially closed his case at the elections’ tribunal in Lafia.
Mr Chibuike Nwokeukwu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) who is Lead Counsel to Ombugadu disclosed this while speaking with newsmen after the sitting of the tribunal in Lafia on Thursday.
He said they closed the case against the respondents- Gov. Abdullahi Sule, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), having presented necessary documents and witnesses.
He added that he is confident the evidences presented so far from 21 witnesses cross examined would secure justice for the petitioner.
“We realised that all parts of the case have been taken care of. So there is no point over flogging the matter at the tribunal.
“With the witnesses so far cross examined, we have enough evidences to secure justice in our favour. That is why we closed the case,’’ he said.
Similarly, Mr Adebayo Adelogun, Counsel to the governor expressed surprise at the decision but applauded the move and said his team was not against it.
“We were surprised because as of yesterday, the indication was that another witness will be called today. So we came prepared for that.
“Where we surprised? Yes but pleasingly surprised. We are very prepared to respond. Don’t forget we are the respondents,’’ he said.
Justice Abba Bello-Mohammed, Chairman of the tribunal, adjourned the case till July 6 for the respondents to respond to evidences brought by the petitioner.
