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AWOGU, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant and the 1st respondent were the two candidates at the election for the Office of Governor of Delta State held on 14th December, 1991. The appellant was the candidate of the N.R.C., while the 1st respondent was the candidate of the S.D.P. Following the election, the 1st respondent was returned as duly elected as Governor of Delta State. The appellant being dissatisfied with the result, filed a petition on 13th January, 1992, challenging the result before the Governorship Legislative Houses Election Tribunal, sitting at Asaba and presided over by the Hon. Justice S.O. Okuribido. The hearing commenced on 3rd February, 1992. After the conclusion of hearing and addresses by counsel, judgment was reserved sine die. On February 12th, 1992, the Tribunal delivered its judgment and dismissed the petition with costs. The appellant has appealed against the judgment to this court. His grounds of appeal are as follows:-
l. The Tribunal …