By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with
Published on 2024-01-18 09:20:49
The Supreme Court has announced that it will deliver its judgment on the controversies surrounding the March 18 governorship election in Gombe state on Friday, January 19. This comes as Jibrin Barde, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer in the election alongside his party, are asking the court to sack Governor Muhammad Yahaya, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to The Nation, the five-member panel that is being led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun announced the date on Thursday morning, January 18, following the adoptions by the lawyers in the suit in their written brief. This indicates that there is a high level of seriousness and urgency surrounding this issue.
Additionally, the court also dismissed the appeal filed by Nafiu Bala, the flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the election. Bala’s lawyer, Herbert Nwoye, earlier withdrew the suit after he was told that his appeal was a waste of time for the court.
The development in Gombe state has been nothing short of tense, and all eyes and ears will be tuned into the Supreme Court’s judgment on Friday. This decision could have substantial implications for the political landscape of Gombe state, and indeed, Nigeria at large.
It is clear that the outcome of the judgment will be closely monitored by citizens and the political class. The decision will have ripple effects that may extend far beyond Gombe state and could potentially shape the future of political disputes and legal actions in Nigeria.
Given the significance of this matter, it is important that the ruling is just and fair, upholding the principles of democracy and the rule of law. This case has the potential to set important precedents for how such disputes are handled in the future, and for this reason, the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday will be closely watched by many.
