Court of Appeal in Abuja Sacks Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso of APC, Upholds Election of Yusuf Umar Datti of NNPP.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has delivered a verdict that will reshape the political landscape in Kano State.
Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing the Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam Federal Constituency in Kano State, has been sacked from his position. This decision comes after the Election Petition Tribunal had initially declared him the winner.
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The Court, in its ruling on Monday, upheld the election of Yusuf Umar Datti, a member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). This ruling marks a significant turnaround in the legal battle that has been ongoing since the State and National House of Assembly Elections in Kano State.
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To recap the sequence of events, the National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal, presided over by Justice Flora Ngozi Azingbe, had nullified Yusuf Umar Datti’s election on September 10th, 2023.
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The tribunal’s decision was based on Datti’s failure to resign from his lecturing position at Bayero University, Kano, within the mandated 30 days before the election. Additionally, it raised concerns about Datti’s membership in the NNPP.
However, in a surprising twist, the three-man panel led by Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye, allowed an appeal by Yusuf Datti. The panel found fault with the tribunal’s decision, specifically pointing out that the date of Datti’s resignation had been incorrectly calculated, and Section 77 of the Electoral Act had been misapplied. It was noted that no court had jurisdiction over the issue of party membership.
This verdict not only vindicates Yusuf Umar Datti but also has far-reaching implications for the political landscape in Kano State. The ruling is expected to trigger discussions and potential shifts in political allegiances as the NNPP emerges victorious in this legal battle. The people of Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam Federal Constituency will now look to their newly upheld representative to fulfill their aspirations and bring about positive change.
The political climate in Kano State is undoubtedly set for change, and the consequences of this decision will reverberate beyond the state’s borders, impacting the political dynamics of Nigeria at large. It remains to be seen how this judgment will influence the upcoming elections and the alliances forged by political parties in the region.
As the dust settles on this legal battle, the people of Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam Federal Constituency and political observers across Nigeria will closely watch the developments and changes that are bound to ensue. The Court of Appeal’s ruling has added a new chapter to the ongoing political narrative in the state, leaving many to speculate about the future of Kano’s political landscape.
