She also said that the petition lacked merit and dismissed it in its entirety.
He urged the court to set aside the decision of the election petition tribunal and grant all the reliefs sought in the petition.
He said the Court of Appeal had also affirmed the judgement of the Federal High Court that Mr Abure’s conduct was contemptuous.
APC support groups says they will ensure victory in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi guber polls.
While pledging his respect for the rule of law, Mr Umar-Zakari said he would challenge the tribunal verdict at the Appeal Court.
Mr El-Rufai’s first ministerial screening in 2003 was nearly scuppered after he accused some senators then of bribery.
He prayed the tribunal to remove Messrs Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat from office and declare Mr Rhodes-Vivour the governor of Lagos State.
He has alleged that Mr Abiodun did not win the majority of votes cast during the March 18 governorship election.
Mr Yakubu explained that the four by-elections would be conducted to fill the vacant seats by two senators and two members of the House of Representatives.
Mr Yakubu said many positive things came out of the 2023 elections despite several challenges.
