Percy Onyeka
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Saidu Umar, against the election of the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu.
The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, heard arguments from the parties to the appeal and postponed the matter for a decision.
The electoral victory of Aliyu was upheld by the Abuja-based Court of Appeal.
Aliyu and his deputy, Idris Gobir, were accused by Umar and the PDP of not being qualified to run for governor.
They also alleged that the election was not only marred by irregularities but was also not conducted in substantial compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
The court of appeal, however, dismissed their appeal for lacking in merit.
Not satisfied, Umar and the PDP approached the apex court.
Details later…
Techrectory with Agency Report
