The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ondo State has finally received certified copies of the judgement delivered by the appeal court in the case challenging the victory of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the 2020 gubernatorial election in the state.
The case was instituted by the party and its governorship candidate, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, SAN
One of the close Aides to Mr Jegede, Mr Olumide Ogunkua confirmed the development to Positive fm in Akure.
The PDP had earlier raised the alarm over alleged plan not to release the judgement copies for prompt processing of its case to the supreme Court.
The party thereafter formally applied for copies of the judgement.
The request addressed to the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Appeal Court, Akure Judicial Division and signed by the State party Chairman, Alhaji Fatai Adams was submitted by the State Legal Adviser, Mr Wole Awofade at the court in Akure.
The State Legal Adviser, Mr Awofade said the request for the copies became necessary in view of the need to study it and aid the appeal of the judgment at the Supreme Court.