22. In reply to paragraph 3(1) (y) of the Petition, the second Respondent avers as follows:
(g) The Second Respondent did not hinder the Petitioner from freely canvassing for support but on the contrary the Petitioner traversed the whole Country during the campaign period.
23. In reply to paragraph 2 of the Petition, the Second Respondent denies any knowledge of the allegations imputed against the first Respondent and it is not aware of an illegal practices or offences committed by the First Respondents his agents and/or supporters with his knowledge and consent or approval as alleged or at all