If affirmed, Mr Shettima’s disqualification could truncate the swearing in of Bola Tinubu as president since they ran a joint ticket.
The tribunal dismissed the applications by Mr Abubakar, PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party for a live televised of the proceedings for lacking in merit.
In addition, anyone with a permanent residence in another country would be banned from serving as a lawmaker.
The case was adjourned until May 31 for a hearing of the motion on notice.
In a unanimous ruling, the court held that the application has no basis in any known law or judicial procedure.
Iloba-Ijesa is reputed for agricultural produce and a large deposit of gold and currently hosts three federal and two state government projects.
“It is in the interest of the judiciary to allow the live broadcast to be done.”
The party also accused the suspended officials of alleged financial inducement aimed at weakening the party in the state.
“We want either the position of the Deputy Senate President or Speaker of the House of Representatives.”
