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Niger election tribunal receives 7 petitions

Lawyers, AGF

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Minna—The Election Petitions Tribunal in Minna, Niger State, has received seven petitions relating to the March 28 and April 11 elections in the state.

Mr. Oluremi Olagunju, Secretary to the tribunal, disclosed this in Minna yesterday, saying three of the applications were for the House of Representatives and four for the House of Assembly elections, adding that one request was also granted for inspection of election materials.

Olagunju assured that the activities of the tribunal would begin in earnest by the first week of June.