The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal for Yobe State sitting in Abuja, has upheld the election of Ibrahim-Umar Potiskum, as the member representing Potiskum/Nangere federal constituency.

Justice U.S Sakwa, a member of the three-man tribunal, delivered the judgment on Saturday.

Sakwa dismissed the petition filed by Sabo Garba of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for lacking in merit.

The petitioner had challenged the return of Potiskum, on the grounds that he did not score the highest number of lawful votes, cast during the February 23 House of Representatives poll.

He also alleged that Potiskum had at been convicted twice in the past and has a history of insanity.

In his ruling, Sakwa said there was no document before the tribunal, to back up allegation raised by.... READ FULL:https://ugobestiky.com/yobe-pdp-loses-at-election-petition-tribunal/