In a decisive verdict, the Supreme Court has affirmed the election victory of Governor Nasir Idris in Kebbi State.
The Independent National Electoral Commission had initially declared the election inconclusive due to issues like cancellation and overvoting in certain Local Government Areas.
Despite the contention, a supplementary election was conducted on April 15, in which Governor Idris, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, secured 409,225 votes, defeating Aminu Bande of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, with 360,940 votes.
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Bande contested the outcome, alleging over-voting in specific polling units and questioning Idris’ eligibility to run. Although the tribunal deducted votes from both parties, it did not impact Idris’ overall victory.
Undeterred, Bande took the case to the court of appeal, which upheld Idris’ election. Now, with the Supreme Court dismissing the appeal and declaring it lacking in merit, Governor Nasir Idris’ victory remains intact.
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