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Sheriff Machina

July 14, 2022

Court grants Machina’s application for substituted service on Lawan, adjourns till August 15

Mr Machina is seeking legal redress following Mr Lawan’s attempt to claim the ticket after losing his bid for the party’s presidential slot.

Ahmad Lawan and Bashir Machina
June 24, 2022

INEC certifies Bashir Machina winner of Yobe North APC senatorial primary; ignores Ahmad Lawan

Mr Machina was certified as the winner of the primary, but he still expects the ruling party to double down its plot to trade his mandate for the Senate President.

Bashir Sheriff Machina/Ahmad Lawan