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Supreme Court upholds Agba Kefas’ election as Taraba governor

The apex court dismissed the NNPP’s suit for filing an incomplete record of appeal.

• January 25, 2024
Governor of Taraba State, Kefas Agbu
Governor of Taraba State, Kefas Agbu [KafasMovement]

The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Agba Kefas as Taraba governor.

Delivering judgment, Justice Lawal Garba, dismissed the appeal by the New Nigeria People’s Party and its governorship candidate, Yahaya Sani, for filing an incomplete record of appeal.

Details shortly….

(NAN)

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