Kaduna tribunal declares election inconclusive

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna has declared the 2023 governorship election in the state inconclusive, leading to the removal of Governor Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The tribunal's decision was announced via Zoom, following a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru.

In a split 2:1 decision, the tribunal directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a supplementary election within 90 days in 7 wards across 4 Local Government Areas.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is contesting Uba Sani's election as Governor of Kaduna State due to alleged irregularities and electoral fraud, claiming that its candidate (Isa Mohammed Ashiru) won the election.

The PDP and Ashiru called 24 witnesses and provided allegations and documents to substantiate their case during the petition hearing.

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