Politics
What Tribunal Just Did To Tambuwal’s Election As Sokoto South Senator
The Sokoto State Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Aminu Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected Senator for Sokoto South Senatorial District.
Abdullahi Danbaba of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had filed a petition contesting Tambuwal’s victory, seeking a declaration from the Tribunal that the election was inconclusive due to substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act.
Danbaba also requested the Tribunal to order a re-election in 28 polling units where he alleged that the election did not take place during both the February and April substantive and supplementary polls.
In a unanimous decision, the Tribunal dismissed the petition, citing a lack of merit and unreliable documents and evidence presented.
Furthermore, the Tribunal imposed a cost of N200,000 each on the first and second respondents, the PDP and Tambuwal.
Tambuwal, a two-term former governor of Sokoto State, secured victory with a total of 100,860 votes, defeating his closest rival, Danbaba, who garnered 95,884 votes, with a margin of 4,976 votes.
-
Politics3 days ago$35M Atlantic Refinery Project: Sunny Goli Commend Tinubu, EFCC over Diligent Prosecution
-
Politics3 days agoAlleged N101.4 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Service of Hearing Notice on Yahaya Bello
-
Politics3 days agoConfusion As Court Adjourns Appeals On Rivers State Political Crisis, Orders PDP To Clarify Legal Representation
-
Politics3 days agoEdo State Govt Bans Activities Of Drivers On Wheels And Road Transport Employees Association Of Nigeria (RTEAN).
-
News3 days agoKAI demolishes 138 Shanties, dislodges 169 illegal residents in Lagos
-
Niger Delta6 days agoPAP Has Been Beneficial But Budget Increment Is Long Overdue—Ex- Agitator
-
Politics6 days agoAppeal Court President Sets Up Special Panel to Address Rivers State Political Crisis
-
News3 days agoPolice Cracks Down Criminal Syndicates, Apprehend 82 suspects in Kano