Supreme Court Affirms Election Victory of Kaduna, Kebbi and Gombe State Governors

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Isah Ashiru, challenging the election of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State.

The apex court in its ruling affirmed the judgments of the tribunal and the court of appeal, which affirmed Uba’s win in the March 2023 governorship election.

The Supreme Court also dismissed the appeal filed by Aminu Bande of the PDP challenging the election victory of Kebbi state Governor Nasir Idris.

In its verdict, the panel of justices unanimously held that the appeal lacked merit and no cost was awarded.

Still, on Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of the PDP candidate in Gombe State, Jibrin Barde challenging the election of Governor Inuwa Yahaya.

In a unanimous judgment by a panel of justices, the apex court held that the appeal lacked merit and was unnecessary.