Kaduna Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Declares March 18 Election Inconclusive

Kaduna Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Declares March 18 Election Inconclusive

The Kaduna Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has rendered a split decision, with a ratio of 2:1, declaring the governorship election in the state, held on March 18, inconclusive.

Supplementary Election Ordered

In light of the tribunal’s decision, it has directed that a supplementary election should be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within a 90-day timeframe.

This supplementary election is slated to take place in 7 wards across 4 Local Government Areas.

PDP’s Challenge to Uba Sani’s Election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mounted a challenge against the election of Uba Sani as the Governor of Kaduna State.

Their challenge is rooted in allegations of irregularities and electoral fraud. The PDP asserts that its candidate, Isa Mohammed Ashiru, was the rightful winner of the election.

Hearing of the Petition

Throughout the hearing of the petition, the PDP and Isa Mohammed Ashiru presented their case by calling 24 witnesses and submitting various claims and documents to substantiate their allegations.

Awaiting Further Details

As the situation unfolds, more details regarding the tribunal’s decision and its implications are expected to emerge in due course.

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