The Supreme Court has affirmed Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Nasarawa State. The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, unanimously dismissed all four appeals filed by Emmanuel David Ombugadu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), labeling them as unmeritorious.
Justice Kekere-Ekun, delivering the lead judgment, meticulously addressed and ruled against the PDP and Ombugadu on all identified issues raised during the legal proceedings. The apex court’s decision to dismiss the appeal solidifies Abdullahi Sule’s victory in the gubernatorial election, putting an end to any lingering legal challenges.
The confirmation of Governor Sule’s mandate comes after a protracted legal battle that tested the resilience of the electoral process in Nasarawa State. The Supreme Court’s ruling serves as a conclusive and authoritative resolution, upholding the sanctity of the democratic principles underlying the electoral system.
Reacting to the judgment, supporters of the APC expressed jubilation, hailing the decision as a validation of the people’s choice and a testament to the credibility of the electoral process. Meanwhile, the PDP and Ombugadu, while respecting the legal process, may evaluate their options and consider the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision.
As Nasarawa State looks ahead to the future under Governor Abdullahi Sule’s leadership, the resolution of the legal dispute marks a pivotal moment in the state’s political landscape. The apex court’s affirmation of the election results solidifies the democratic transition and allows the elected governor to focus on the pressing issues facing the state.
