Supreme Court Confirms Bauchi Gov’s Election

Mayowa DurosinmiJanuary 12, 20241 Mins read183

Supreme Court Confirms Bauchi Gov's Election

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The Supreme Court affirmed the election of Bala Mohammed as the governor of Bauchi state on Friday, January 12, while dismissing the appellant Sadique Abubakar’s case on the basis of lack of merit.

However, Abubakar had alleged massive non-compliance with the Electoral Act during the poll at the two courts. Nonetheless, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, who read the lead judgment, resolved all six issues against the appellant and held that the appeal was devoid of merit.

The courts held that he did not prove his allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. The victorious Governor, Bala Mohammed, as ruled by the court, took to his official X’s (formerly Twitter) handle, dedicating his victory to the people of Bauchi and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“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 posted.