The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the victory of Bala Mohammed as the Governor of Bauchi State.
It was earlier reported that following the declaration of Mohammed as the winner of the gubernatorial election in Bauchi State by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Sadique Abubakar, approached the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in the State challenging the victory.
Chairman of the three-man panel, P T. Kwahar, in his judgment, affirmed the victory of Bala Mohammed, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
But not satisfied with the tribunal’s judgment, Abubakar, a former Chief of Air Staff, filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging the decision of the lower court.
But in a judgment on Friday, the Appellate Court dismissed the appeal filed by APC’s candidate and affirmed the victory of Mohammed.
Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, in a statement through his Special Assistant on Media, Muslim Lawal, expressed happiness over the Appeal Court verdict.
According to him, the deputy governor said the victory at the court not only affirms the strength of democracy, but solidifies the commitment of the administration of Bala Mohammed towards the progress, development, and general well-being of the people of the state.
He said that Jatau noted that the victory at the appeal court is a triumph for all the people of the state as it signifies the PDP-led administration’s collective endeavours in advancing good governance, providing quality education, ensuring accessible healthcare, fostering economic growth, and promoting peace and unity.
The Media Aide quoted his principal as saying: “I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all the citizens of Bauchi state for their unwavering support and trust in our administration. It is their resilience, determination, and belief in our vision that has brought us to this remarkable milestone today. Their faith in us is what fuels us to tirelessly work towards a brighter and more prosperous future.
