By Omorodion Omoregie The press release apparently issued by the Media Office of the Governor of Edo State, titled “PDP’s Misstep At Tribunal: Legal Oversight Exposes APC’s Victory In Edo Governorship Election”, raises critical questions about the propriety of public commentary on subjudice matters in Nigeria. While it is natural for political actors to seek to shape public narratives, this release is treading on very thin legal ice, potentially contravening the principles that guide commentary on ongoing judicial proceedings. Here, the APC has outdone itself and knows no bounds. It…
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