The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has opened its defence of the April 11 governorship election won by Mr Nyesom Wike.
The process took place at the resumed hearing of the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Honourable Dakuku Peterside, challenging the outcome of the election.
The PDP insisted that the election was conducted in substantial compliance with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Lawyer to the PDP, Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), tendered incident forms and oath of affirmation of neutrality forms used by INEC Ad-hoc staff for the conduct of the election from several Local Government Areas and polling units to substantiate its victory at the polls.
Meanwhile, lawyer to the petitioners, Akin Olujimi (SAN), objected to the tendering of documents, stating that they are unacceptable in law.
As the tribunal continues its daily sitting in order to dispose the petition speedily, the PDP has five days to present relevant documents and call witnesses to defend its victory.
