Appeal Court Nullifies Election of Prominent PDP Senator, Orders Fresh Poll

Appeal Court Nullifies Senate Minority Leader’s Election, Orders Fresh Polls

The Appeal Court in Abuja has delivered a significant ruling by invalidating the election of Senate Minority Leader, Senator Simon Mwadkon. The court’s decision revolved around issues related to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) nomination process.

The judge presiding over the case expressed the opinion that the PDP had not fully complied with court orders, citing the non-participation of 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the congress. This non-compliance led to a critical decision to nullify Sen. Mwadkon’s election.

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The verdict, delivered on Sunday, October 21, came as a result of a legal dispute involving Gyang Yaya Zi and the Labour Party (LP) as the 1st and 2nd Appellants, as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Simon Mwadkwon, and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respondents for the Plateau State Northern Senatorial District.

In suit number CA/J/EP/PL/SEN/15/2023, the court declared Sen. Simon Mwadkon’s prior election null and void. This momentous ruling has paved the way for a re-run election within 90 days to determine the new representative for the Plateau North Senatorial District.

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The basis for the court’s decision was non-compliance with a previous court order. The court underscored the importance of upholding due process, necessitating a fresh election for the Plateau North Senatorial seat. Notably, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will not participate in the rerun elections, as decreed by the appeal court.

This ruling carries significant implications within the political landscape, raising questions about the validity of previous elections. It is set to become a subject of intense scrutiny and speculation, with potential effects on other pending cases in Plateau State. The legal dispute over the Plateau North Senatorial seat continues to evolve, and further updates on this pivotal matter are eagerly anticipated