Before the guber elections, the EFCC had declared Fubara a wanted person, along with 58 others, over an alleged misuse of N435bn.

“You cannot impose the deputy governorship candidate chosen by the dead candidate on the new governorship candidate,” the apex court said.

“If we continue… we’ll come to a time when the presidential election in Nigeria may be off-season.”

He commended INEC and security agencies for creating a good environment for the elections.

Voting has, however, begun in the state.

“INEC is making efforts to ensure the conduct of election in the affected area.”

Uzodinma tackles Athan, Anyanwu, in Imo; Ododo, Ajaka, Dino Melaye in intense contest in Kogi; Diri, Sylva, Eradiri, battle for the soul of Bayelsa.

“If you mean well for your people and you want to govern them, you will not recruit thugs to kill them. You cannot kill and govern the graves.”

“Historically, politicians and government have long been the instigators of the violence in the country.”

The court held that the voter register was never placed before the lower tribunal and they merely relied on Form EC 8 brought by witnesses.

He alleged that some parties are stockpiling arms to intimidate voters during the election.

He advised President Tinubu to use the country’s resources judiciously.

in Imo State, the candidates of the PDP, Labour Party, and All Progressives Congress (APC) shunned the peace accord.

He raised concerns over the lack of boats and personnel to police riverine communities during the elections.

This, because of a video posted by Tlaib on Twitter last week, featuring protestors chanting “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”

The former president called for a peaceful election, saying politics is meant to serve the people.

Ajaka said three of his assigned police officers lost their lives in the attack.

They demanded the removal of the Resident Electoral Officer.

In the same vein, the IG of police warned troublemakers in the states not test the resolve of the police.

‘They have not moved an inch from consumption and waste to production, and they will not do it,’ he said.