Breaking: Appeal court sacks APC Lawmaker, Declares PDP candidate winner
Appeal court has sacked APC lawmaker.
The Court of Appeal, based in Abuja, has made a decisive ruling resulting in the removal of the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The court’s verdict, pronounced on Tuesday, reverberates through the political landscape as it upholds the candidacy of Sa’ad Abdullahi Ibrahim from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the legitimate victor in the March 18, 2023, election for the Umaisha/Ugya State Constituency.
- Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi
This legal development reshapes the political dynamics in Nasarawa State, prompting adjustments in the leadership structure within the State House of Assembly. The ruling establishes a new narrative, underscoring the dynamism of the Nigerian political scene and the role of the judiciary in upholding electoral integrity.
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As the news unfolds, stakeholders and citizens alike are keenly observing the reactions from both the ruling APC and the PDP, anticipating the subsequent actions and adjustments that will follow this legal pronouncement.
It is important to note that the Court of Appeal’s decision carries weight and significance, emphasizing the adherence to due process and the rule of law in the democratic process.
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This development underscores the pivotal role of the judiciary in arbitrating electoral disputes and ensuring that the true mandate of the people prevails.
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