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Sokoto Tribunal Affirms Governor Aliyu’ Election Victory

The three-man panel of Judges, led by Justice Haruna Mshelia, found that the petitioners failed to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

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Governor of Sokoto State Dr Ahmed Aliyu
Governor Ahmed Aliyu

The Sokoto State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has upheld Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s election victory.

The petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Saidu Umar, challenging the APC’s victory in the March 18, 2023 governorship election was dismissed.

The three-man panel of Judges, led by Justice Haruna Mshelia, found that the petitioners failed to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

Journalists faced strict security checks when trying to access the court premises, which were heavily guarded by armed security personnel.

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