Tribunal Declares David Umbugadu of PDP Winner of Nasarawa Governorship Election
NASARAWA, Nigeria – In a landmark ruling, the governorship election tribunal sitting in Nasarawa has ousted Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared David Umbugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the rightful winner of the election.
The tribunal’s decision, delivered by two out of the three justices, led by Justice Ezekiel Ajayi, determined that Governor Abdullahi Sule was not validly elected to lead the state.
This development comes as a significant twist in the political landscape of Nasarawa State, where the APC had initially claimed victory in the governorship election.
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David Umbugadu, representing the PDP, had challenged the outcome of the election, alleging irregularities and discrepancies in the electoral process. The tribunal’s decision to uphold his petition has now led to a change in leadership.
The ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications for the state’s political dynamics, as David Umbugadu is set to take the reins as the new Governor of Nasarawa.
This decision also highlights the critical role that election tribunals play in upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that the will of the people is accurately reflected in the outcome of elections.
As the state adjusts to this new political landscape, it remains to be seen how the transition of power will unfold and how Governor-elect David Umbugadu will steer the affairs of Nasarawa State in the coming years.
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I congratulate Hon. David Ombugadu of our great party, PDP, who has been declared the winner of the Nasarawa State Governorship election by the Nasarawa State Election Petition Tribunal.
This judicial victory is a resounding affirmation of the people's will, and it serves as a… pic.twitter.com/9HB1wnC18Z
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) October 2, 2023
BREAKING!
Jubilation on the street of lafia, Nasarawa State capital as state Election Petition Tribunal declare David Emmanuel Umbugadu as the duly elected Governor of Nasarawa State.
Details soon. pic.twitter.com/rYGH2hBGLQ
— Florence Awazi Ebuga, Esq (@Florence_Esq) October 2, 2023
Jubilation on the street of lafia, Nasarawa State capital as state Election Petition Tribunal declare David Emmanuel Umbugadu as the duly elected Governor of Nasarawa State.
pic.twitter.com/BDHSfgicOu— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) October 2, 2023
JUST IN : David Ombugadu (PDP) has been declared the winner of Nasarawa State Governorship Election by the Nasarawa State Election Petition Tribunal.
PDP !!! POWER TO THE PEOPLE pic.twitter.com/yNmtk7E8qh— Hon. Rilwan (@rilwan_ola01) October 2, 2023
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