Th Supreme Court has fixed Tuesday for the hearing of three appeals filed against the re-election of the Governor of Kogi State, Yahyah Bello which took place on the 16th November, 2019 election.
The appeals were filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party(SDP).
The hearing notice sent through SMS issued by Mr. Ibrahim Gold, Director/Head of Department, Litigation, reads,
“Take notice that the above Appeal will be listed for hearing before the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
“And further take notice that in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules, this Notice is deemed sufficiently served on you if it is delivered on your Information and Communication gadgets.
“Further take notice that COVID-19 protocols shall be fully and strictly enforced. It’s only the Counsel who are appearing and whose name is entered in the Counsel List (not more than 5 Counsel per Appearance) will be admitted into the Court and no more.”
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division in a panel led by Honorable Justice Adamu Jauro delivered its judgement affirming the re-election of Gov Bello on the 4th day of July, 2020
