Court Overturns APC Primary Election in Zamfara North
The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District, citing gross non-compliance with party guidelines and the Electoral Act. Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye delivered the judgment on Tuesday, upholding an earlier decision from the Federal High Court in Gusau that voided the primary election in August 2026.
Justice Awotoye criticized the APC for the reckless declaration of Senator Sahabi Ya’u as the winner despite evident violations of the party's constitution and the Electoral Act. The court noted that Hon. Abdullahi Shinkafi proved his case, highlighting discrepancies in voting figures that indicated over-voting.
The court dismissed the appellant's preliminary objection regarding jurisdiction and confirmed that the suit was filed within the appropriate timeframe. Counsel to Shinkafi, Bello Galadi, hailed the judgment as a victory for democracy, while Shinkafi expressed gratitude to the judiciary for addressing political marginalization.
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