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Supreme Court affirms Ahmed Aliyu’s election as Sokoto governor

Justice Tijani Abubakar dismissed the PDP’s appeal and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar.

• January 31, 2024
Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor.

Delivering judgment, Justice Tijani Abubakar dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar, agreeing with the ruling of the election tribunal.

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