Appeal Court Upholds Zamfara APC Lawmaker’s Election

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has dismissed the appeal filed by Shehu Ahmad of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the victory of Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), member representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency.

The court however upheld the judgement of the lower tribunal which earlier affirmed the election of APC member, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu.

Addressing newsmen on the judgement, Counsel to the defendant, Barrister Auwal Ahmad Nahuce said the appeal was dismissed for lack of merit.

According to him, all the 3-man panel of justices agreed that the appeal lacks merit and therefore joined the same opinion in dismissing it.

Barrister Auwal Nahuche said the plaintiff, Shehu Ahmad of PDP approached the appellate court disagreeing with the judgement of the tribunal passed on 6th September, 2023.

Some of the prayers raised by the appellant included the need to declare the election inconclusive alleging over voting in 39 polling units and inability to conduct election in 32 other polling units in the constituency.

While thanking constituents, stakeholders and party faithful for the concern and prayers, Abdulmalik Zubairu assured to continue justifying the confidence reposed in him through initiation of laudable programmes that are beneficial to citizens.