A federal high court sitting in Birnin Kebbi, presided by Justice Baba Gana Ashigar, has affirmed Alhaji Haruna Saidu Dandio as the authentic candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Kebbi Central senatorial district

Alhaji Haruna Saidu, the plaintiff, had sued Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, the PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a fresh primary election for Kebbi Central senatorial district despite him not being dead or withdrawing from the contest.

He also sued them for substituting his name for that of Senator Aliero, contrary to Electoral Act of 2022 and the party constitution.

While ruling on the preliminary objections filed by 1st defendant, Justice Ashigar ruled that the plaintiff has the locus standi,has not abused the court processes,and has genuine reason to instituted the suit having realised his rights would be jeopardize.

“In line with the aforementioned, in my humble view, I rule in favour of the plaintiff,” he ruled.

Justice Asghigar, while delivering his judgement on the overall issues, observed that there was no doubt that when the first primary election for the Kebbi Central senatorial district of the PDP, the 1st defendant was in ruling party.

He also noted that, based on exhibits 2, 21, 23, and 24 tendered before the court, the plaintiff had participated in the first primary election for the Kebbi Central senatorial district, where he was elected as the senatorial candidate of the party, having scored the highest votes while the 1st defendant was still a member of the ruling party.


Justice Ashigar said that after the the first primary election was held no petition was immediately instituted against the plaintiff until the second primary election was conducted, which was not served on the plaintiff.

In his judgement, Justice Ashigar said, “since the first primary election was not challenged by the 1st defendant, it is in my humble view that the first primary election for Kebbi Central senatorial district remained authentic.

“I therefore, upheld all the prayers of the plaintiff.”

Reacting to the ruling, counsel to the plaintiff Sule O Usman, SAN, stated: “We are elated because, we approached the Court with tears in our faces, but my Lord painfully taken this case,delivered beautiful justice, with fair, without favour to any parties. You have listen to all parties and affirmed Haruna Saidu as the candidate of the Kebbi Central senatorial district of PDP.

“With this judgement, the people of Kebbi Central Senatorial district now know their candidate for PDP. We wish our Lord all the best,” he said.

Counsel to the 1st defendant Aliyu Hassan told reporters that his client, Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, would appeal the judgement.

Counsel to the INEC Barrister Ahmad Mamud, on his part commended Justice Ashigar for delivering a meritorious judgement.

garfield1:
With aliero not on the ballot,tinubu wins kebbi

LegendHero:


Kebbi in the bag niyen.

May confusion never cease in Kebbi PDP.

Danwakae:



Lolsss ok

Agboriotejoye:
Garfield
Why do you enjoy twisting headlines to suit your bias. "Massive blow" is not in the link you quoted.
I don't know how this is a massive blow when the case will be appealed definitely.
I never knew aliero's defection was causing you so much heartache
Google is really doing well for you
But it seems you couldn't get any defection news from your search to counter that of Sokoto and Kebbi so you're using this one to console yourself

garfield1:


Any appeal is academic,aliero cannot be pdp candidate.atiku lule

Agboriotejoye:

What does that have to do with Atiku?
Is Aliero going to work for Tinubu because he lost his senatorial but bid in court?
Makes it make sense pls

garfield1:


With aliero not on the ballot,bagudu has a field day.plus no motivation for aliero to work for atiku...apply commonsense

garfield1:


With aliero not on the ballot,bagudu has a field day.plus no motivation for aliero to work for atiku...apply commonsense

Trinitycian:


There's motivation, bro. He can be assigned a portfolio when Atiku becomes president. In fact, he'll work harder to deliver Atiku so he won't lose totally

Aiel123:

Filing an appeal will do little to nothing to change the federal high court ruling...
Cue: Odii vs Ogba, Ebonyi PDP guber candidate
Aliero can now be integrated into Atiku campaign team. Just as Shekarau, forfeiture of senate ticket is a sacrifice to pay for an Atiku presidency...

garfield1:


With aliero not on the ballot,bagudu has a field day.plus no motivation for aliero to work for atiku...apply commonsense

garfield1:


Politicians care about personal interest first.aliero has always been about his interest and nobody else not even his followers.he defected because he lost Senate ticket.it is all about him,instant gratification

Aiel123:

I know he defected because of the Senate seat but that's almost becoming a mirage... He has to undertake his second option which is work for Atiku and stand a chance to greater opportunity...
PDP headquarters should reach out to him before he explores another "defective option" or better still plead with the petitioner ( The New candidate) to opt for out of court settlement.

fergie001:
What does he want to appeal?


Lawan brother.

Agboriotejoye:

Lol. As Aliero's spokesperson that you are. Buhari is not on the ballot but you expect him to work for Tinubu to deliver the North. Same for El-Rufai, Amaechi, Masari, Ganduje etc
How is your brain upside down like dis?

garfield1:
federal high court sitting in Birnin Kebbi, presided by Justice Baba Gana Ashigar, has affirmed Alhaji Haruna Saidu Dandio as the authentic candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Kebbi Central senatorial district.

Alhaji Haruna Saidu, the plaintiff, had sued Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, the PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a fresh primary election for Kebbi Central senatorial district despite him not being dead or withdrawing from the contest.

He also sued them for substituting his name for that of Senator Aliero, contrary to Electoral Act of 2022 and the party constitution.

While ruling on the preliminary objections filed by 1st defendant, Justice Ashigar ruled that the plaintiff has the locus standi,has not abused the court processes,and has genuine reason to instituted the suit having realised his rights would be jeopardize.

“In line with the aforementioned, in my humble view, I rule in favour of the plaintiff,” he ruled.

Justice Asghigar, while delivering his judgement on the overall issues, observed that there was no doubt that when the first primary election for the Kebbi Central senatorial district of the PDP, the 1st defendant was in ruling party.

He also noted that, based on exhibits 2, 21, 23, and 24 tendered before the court, the plaintiff had participated in the first primary election for the Kebbi Central senatorial district, where he was elected as the senatorial candidate of the party, having scored the highest votes while the 1st defendant was still a member of the ruling party.

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Justice Ashigar said that after the the first primary election was held no petition was immediately instituted against the plaintiff until the second primary election was conducted, which was not served on the plaintiff.

In his judgement, Justice Ashigar said, “since the first primary election was not challenged by the 1st defendant, it is in my humble view that the first primary election for Kebbi Central senatorial district remained authentic.

“I therefore, upheld all the prayers of the plaintiff.”

Reacting to the ruling, counsel to the plaintiff Sule O Usman, SAN, stated: “We are elated because, we approached the Court with tears in our faces, but my Lord painfully taken this case,delivered beautiful justice, with fair, without favour to any parties. You have listen to all parties and affirmed Haruna Saidu as the candidate of the Kebbi Central senatorial district of PDP.

“With this judgement, the people of Kebbi Central Senatorial district now know their candidate for PDP. We wish our Lord all the best,” he said.

Counsel to the 1st defendant Aliyu Hassan told reporters that his client, Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, would appeal the judgement.

Counsel to the INEC Barrister Ahmad Mamud, on his part commended Justice Ashigar for delivering a meritorious judgement.

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garfield1:


Exactly like odii vs ogba supra...he is old and should retire

garfield1:


El rufai,amechi,masari and ganduje all have their candidates,stooges and interests on the ballot unlike aliero.are you ok up there? Yabeleft baaaf

garfield1:


You now understand me.you can't compare him to selfless shekarau who forfeited Senate to work for atiku

Agboriotejoye:

And Aliero does not have candidates abi?
Be like sekpe don dey dull you again
You better eat agbado make your eyes clear
As if na today sitting govs dey fail to deliver their candidates
Go and ask Muazu Aliyu

garfield1:


If you smoke sekpe,dont feel others do oh.if you are down,you can't pull me..
Unkindly mention the candidates aliero has in pdp boy.atiku lule.kebbi is gone.stay pained

fergie001:

Hmm.... This Court cases ehn.

I am not happy they are whittling down the powers of INEC.

Anyways, the said Senator was suspended by the PDP in his Ward on June 19 for anti-Party activities and not exhausting the internal conflict resolutions mechanisms of the Party.

fergie001:

Hmm.... This Court cases ehn.

I am not happy they are whittling down the powers of INEC.

Anyways, the said Senator was suspended by the PDP in his Ward on June 19 for anti-Party activities and not exhausting the internal conflict resolutions mechanisms of the Party.

ArewaNorth:


This is extremely a big defeat to PDP in Kebbi state because Aliero is tipped to win this election against useless Governor, Bagudu in Kebbi central....this is a big win for APC...

Agboriotejoye:

You're just a neophyte who jumps at straws.
The case will be appealed.
Aliero is the leader of PDP in Kebbi state.
Your "massive blow" is only to your head and nowhere else.