Percy Onyeka
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed.
Mohammed was not overthrown by Sadique Abubakar, the All Progressives Congress candidate for governor of the state, in any of the two lower courts.
At the two courts, Abubakar had claimed widespread non-compliance with the Electoral Act throughout the election.
His appeal at the appellate court and tribunal were both dismissed for lack of merit.
The two courts held that he did not prove his allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
Reading the lead judgment on Friday, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa resolved all six issues against the appellant and held that the appeal was devoid of merit.
In his reaction posted on X, the governor dedicated the victory to the people of the state and his party.
“In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful, I offer all praises to Allah for our victory. This triumph belongs to the people of Bauchi State and our esteemed party, the @OfficialPDPNig
“On behalf of my family and myself, I express deep gratitude to all our stakeholders who joined us in this journey, particularly our religious and faith leaders, political associates, friends, and well-wishers. This victory reaffirms that the good work in Bauchi State must go on. #GreaterBauchi.” He wrote.
Techrectory with Agency Report
