THE Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled Tuesday, 25th day of August, 2020 in order to hear three appeals filed against the re-election of the Governor of Kogi State, Yahyah Bello at the 16th day of November, 2019 election.

These appeals were filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party(SDP).

Meanwhile, in the hearing notice sent through SMS issued by Mr. Ibrahim Gold, Director/Head of Department, Litigation, which was sighted by TheNigeriaLawyer (TNL), reads:

“Take notice that the above Appeal will be listed for hearing before the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

“And further take notice that in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules, this Notice is deemed sufficiently served on you if it is delivered on your Information and Communication gadgets.

“Further take notice that COVID-19 protocols shall be fully and strictly enforced. It’s only the Counsel who are appearing and whose name is entered in the Counsel List (not more than 5 Counsel per Appearance) will be admitted into the Court and no more.”

LEGALDESKNG recalls that the Court of Appeal, Abuja division in a panel led by Hon. Justice Adamu Jauro gave a judgement validating the re-election of Gov. Bello on the 4th day of July, 2020.