On the 18th day of May, 2007, the Appellants filed an election petition against the Respondents praying for the following reliefs:-
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i.
An order of the Court that the Presidential election held on April 21, 2007 is invalid for reasons of non ¬compliance with substantial sections of the Electoral I Act, 2006.
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ii.
An order of the Court that the Presidential election held on April 21, 2007 is invalid for reasons of corrupt practices.
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iii.
An order of the Court that at the time of the election, the 1st and 2nd Respondents were not qualified to contest.
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iv.
An order that the 1st and 2nd Respondents were not duly elected by majority of lawful votes cast at the election.
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v.
An order of the Court that the Presidential election 2007 may be declared nullified."
The grounds on which the reliefs are sought are stated as follows:-
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