The governorship election petition tribunal in Yola, Adamawa state has affirmed the election of Ahmadu Fintiri as governor of the state.
Umar Ardo, candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and his party had challenged Fintiri’s victory before the tribunal, alleging corrupt practices, threats and violence during the election.
They prayed the tribunal to nullify the entire exercise.
However, delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Theodora Uloho, chairman of the three-member tribunal, dismissed the petition, saying it lacks merit.
She said, “The petition is incongruous and not properly instituted before the tribunal. “The petitioners are not certain about what they want.
She urged the petitioners to join hands with Fintiri’s administration to build a new Adamawa.
Meanwhile counsel to Ardo, Sylvester Emmanuel has said that his client would file an appeal to upturn the verdict.
The tribunal is yet to decide on the petition filed by Aisha Binani, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the election.
Tribunal affirms Fintiri’s election as Adamawa governor
