JUST IN: Court of Appeal Nullifies Kwankwaso’s Election, Declares Datti the Winner

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has handed down a groundbreaking decision, overturning the victory of Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and reinstating Yusuf Umar Datti of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the rightful winner of the Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam Federal Constituency Election.

A three-panel of judges, led by Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye, made this historic ruling in favor of Yusuf Datti. The judgment was based on an appeal made by Datti, who contended that the initial tribunal had made a critical error in calculating the date of his resignation from his party in relation to the primary election date. The Court of Appeal declared that Section 77 of the Electoral Act had been erroneously applied in this case and clarified that no court possesses the jurisdiction to rule on matters concerning party membership.

This verdict has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, as it not only redefines the rules surrounding election disputes but also reverses the outcome of the closely-watched Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam Federal Constituency Election. The ramifications of this decision are expected to be far-reaching, with both political parties and the general public closely following the unfolding developments.

More to follow…….