Two members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have pleaded with the Abuja High Court to void the party’s governorship primary held on April 11.
Mr Idris shortly after receiving the certificate lauded the commission and security agencies for ensuring an enabling environment for the electorate to exercise their civic responsibility.
The party sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), PDP and Mr Tambuwal as first to third defendants, respectively.
Usman Baba added that the withdrawal of Mohammed Barde was with immediate effect.
On Saturday, Mr Yunusa-Ari purportedly declared the Adamawa State governorship election winner while the results collation from some local government areas were yet to be concluded.
Senator Abbo, however, disagreed with the electoral body, saying the amended Electoral Act 2022 prevented INEC from undoing Mr Ari’s illegal declaration.
They alleged that Mr Sanwo-Olu refused to collect the document from the bailiff when the court official got to his office to serve him.
“We urge INEC to ensure the prompt conclusion of the process in line with provisions of the Electoral Act and other extant guidelines.”
“It is even more absurd that the Adamawa REC did not only usurp the powers of the returning officer but attempted to declare a winner without figures.”
