Supreme Court Sets July 2025 Date for Final Edo Election Ruling
The Supreme Court will deliver its final judgment on Nigeria’s disputed 2024 Edo State governorship election on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The ruling will determine whether Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) retains his position as governor.
Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is challenging Okpebholo’s electoral victory through the apex court. The case represents the final legal avenue for the PDP candidate to contest the election results that declared the APC candidate winner.
The Supreme Court’s decision will be binding and cannot be appealed further. This makes the July 2025 ruling the definitive resolution to the months-long electoral dispute that has gripped Edo State politics.
Naija News first reported the scheduled judgment date, though specific details about the legal arguments or evidence presented remain limited. The court’s ruling will either uphold Okpebholo’s governorship or potentially order a new election.
The case highlights Nigeria’s ongoing electoral challenges, where post-election disputes frequently reach the Supreme Court. Edo State voters and political observers nationwide will closely watch the proceedings, as the outcome could influence future electoral processes.
Both the APC and PDP have significant political stakes in the final ruling. The judgment will conclude one of Nigeria’s most closely contested recent gubernatorial elections and establish important legal precedents for future electoral disputes.
