Emmanuel Ochayi
The Supreme Court has upheld the election victory of Governor Bala Mohammed in Bauchi State, dismissing the attempts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Sadique Abubakar, to challenge the outcome.
The apex court, in a decisive judgment delivered by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa on Friday, resolved all six issues against Abubakar, stating that the appeal lacked merit.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelSadique Abubakar’s allegations of massive non-compliance with the Electoral Act during the polls failed to convince both the tribunal and the appellate court, which dismissed his petition for lack of merit.
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In response to the court’s decision, Governor Bala Mohammed took to social media to express gratitude and dedicate the victory to the people of Bauchi State and the Peoples Democratic Party (@OfficialPDPNig).
“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,” the governor stated.
“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.”
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
