The recounting of ballot papers used in four local government areas in the September 28 Governorship Election in Edo State has begun.
It is being done in the open court as ordered by the tribunal.
Representatives of the petitioners and the respondents are monitoring the recounting.
The People’s Democratic Party and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu are expecting to prove their allegations of over voting during the election.
Meanwhile, the Tribunal has rejected an application of the petitioners seeking for extension of time to present its witnesses.
The petitioners were expected to close their case by 1pm on Friday but pleaded for extension of time to enable it call more witnesses and conclude the recounting of ballot papers.
As at press time, the petitioners have only called 90 witnesses against 400 witnesses lined up to testify.
Lead Counsel to the PDP, Yusuf Alli, urged the tribunal to allow the reign of mercy to flow and grant them time but Counsel to respondents refused.
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