The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kano, has affirmed the election of the lawmaker representing Kumbotso Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Mudassir Zawachiki.
The tribunal gave its judgement on the suit challenging the victory of Zawachiki who was the candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party in the last February 25 National Assembly election in the State.
The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Abdulkadir-Panshekara had filed the petition, seeking to challenge the victory of the LP candidate.
However, the court in the unanimous judgement of the three-man panel, led by Justice L. B. Owolabi, dismissed the petition of Sagir, noting that the petitioner’s case lacked merit and did not prove the case of overvoting, violence and certificate forgery beyond a reasonable doubt.
“The petitioner failed to prove non-compliance with the 2022 electoral act and other irregularities.
“Reacting to the development, Zawachiki told newsmen shortly after his victory, “I thank almighty God the truth has prevailed. I will continue to do my best to justify the confidence reposed in me.