Confusion Over CTC of Kano Appeal Court Judgement as Judges Contradict Themselves, Award N1m Cost Against APC

Confusion Surrounds Kano Appeal Court Judgement as Judges Contradict Themselves

In a legal saga that has left both legal experts and the public perplexed, the recent Judgement by the Kano Appeal Court has stirred controversy. The confusion revolves around the issuance of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Judgement, with judges contradicting each other on critical aspects. Furthermore, the court has imposed a significant financial penalty of N1 million against the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

As the judicial narrative unfolds, the conflicting statements made by the judges during the Judgement announcement have heightened uncertainties. The imposition of costs against the APC has raised eyebrows, leaving many to question the consistency and coherence of the court’s decision.

In this article, we will delve into the details of the Judgement, examining the contradictions that have led to the prevailing confusion. It is imperative to dissect the issues at hand to provide clarity on the intricacies of this legal puzzle.

The concluding parts of the appeal reads . 

I will conclude by stating that the live issues in this appeal are hereby resolved in favour of the 1st respondent and against the appellant.

In the circumstances, I resolve all the issues in favour of the appellant and against the 1st respondent.

Therefore, I find no merit in this appeal which is liable to be and is hereby dismissed.

The Judgement of the tribunal in Petition No.: EPT/KN/GOV/01/2023 between: ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) v. INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION & 2 ORS. delivered on the 20th day of September, 2023 is hereby set aside.

The sum of N1,000,000.00 (one million naira only) is hereby awarded as costs in favour of the appellant and against the 1st respondent.

MOORE ASEIMO ABRAHAM ADUMEIN JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL

Summary and implementation of  the Kano Appeal Court Judgement 

1. Resolution in Favour of the 1st Respondent Against the Appellant: The court resolves the main issues of the appeal in favour of the 1st respondent (the party who responded to the appeal) and against the appellant (the party who filed the appeal which is the Governor).

2. All Issues Resolved in Favour of the Appellant: Contradictorily, it also states that all issues are resolved in favour of the appellant, which seems inconsistent with the previous statement. This might be an error in the text or might require further context to understand.

3. Dismissal of the Appeal: The appeal is found to have no merit, meaning the court does not find the arguments of the appellant convincing or valid. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

4. Setting Aside the Tribunal’s Judgement: The Judgement made by a lower tribunal or court in a specific case (referred to by its case number and parties involved) is set aside, meaning it is annulled or voided by this higher court’s decision.

5. Awarding of Costs: The court orders that a sum of N1,000,000.00 (one million naira) be paid as costs in favour of the appellant and against the 1st respondent. This usually covers legal expenses incurred by the winning party (in this case, the appellant).

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