By Enyichukwu Enemanna
The Governorship Election Petition Court sitting in Kaduna, Kaduna State, North West Nigeria, has set aside the election of the state governor, Sen. Uba Sani and ordered a re-run.
The petition was filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election, Isah Mohammed Ashiru against Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a split decision of a ratio of 2:1, the three-man tribunal panel led by Justice Victor Oviawe declared that the March 18, 2023, which produced Sani as winner was inconclusive.
The court therefore directed that a supplementary election be held by the electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission within 90 days.
The PDP cited alleged irregularities and electoral fraud as reasons for challenging the election, arguing that its candidate (PDP candidate), Isa Mohammed Ashiru, won the election.
The tribunal ruled further that INEC is to conduct election in seven wards, four local govts, 24 polling units consisting of 16,300 registered voters.
The PDP and Ashiru called 24 witnesses and presented claims and documents to prove their case while the petition lasted.
