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| Aisha Alhassan |
Alhassan who appointed minister by President
Muhammadu Buhari and confirmed by the senate contested her loss at the governorship election after early reports had indicated that she was in the lead and poised to win the election.
Prior the judgment , the courtroom was filled with lawyers and supporters of the two parties as well as journalists.
Also present in court was Taraba State Deputy Governor, Mr Haruna Manu and Alhassan, a minister designate.
The tribunal Chairman, Justice Musa Abubakar , had on October 7 reserved judgment indefinitely after hearing the final submissions of the counsel.
In his final address, the lead counsel to the petitioners , Mr Mahmoud Magaji (SAN ), asked the tribunal to return Mrs Alhassan as the duly elected governor of Taraba State.
The Counsel to the governor, Mr Kanu Agabi (SAN ) prayed the court to dismiss the petition, describing it as lacking in merit .
Justice Abubakar ruled that Ishaku of the PDP was not qualified to contest for the April 11 governorship election because he was not properly nominated to contest on the platform of the party.
The tribunal added that the PDP failed to conduct primary for Taraba State governorship election in line with Section 177 of Nigeria ’ s Constitution
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