By Julius Alabi, Akure
Suspension of some star witnesses by the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo state may have adversely affected the ongoing petition at the Election Petition Tribunal instituted by the Party Governorship Candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede.
The lingering crisis rocking the party in Ondo state is yet to resolved as some of the faithful supporters of the suspended Chieftains of the were hell bent to truncate the petition at the Tribunal.
Jegede and PDP had listed over 400 witnesses and many exhibits with additional nine days to defend their case.
The Niche gathered that most of those listed as star witnesses to testifed at the Trubunal were either those suspended or their Supporters.
At the sitting of the Election Tribunal today, the PDP and Jegede hurriedly closed their case without given further explanation.
Counsel to the petitioners, Onyechi Ipeazu said they have opted to narrow their case to the evidences presented before the court.
Ikpeazu said they are no longer interested in calling further witnesses aside jegede who was in the witness box on Tuesday.
Counsel to INEC, Charles Edosomwan prayed the court for time to further study the petitions and be able to open their defence.
Counsel to the APC, Lateef Fagbemi, that of governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the deputy governor-elect lucky Aiyedatiwa, Akin Olujimi did not oppose the prayer of INEC.
Further hearing has been adjourned till next Tuesday to enable the first respondent, INEC to open their evidence In rebuttal.