ADVERTISEMENT

Tribunal grants permission to Lamido to withdraw case against Sen. Danjuma Goje

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Gombe on Thursday, granted permission to Mallam Muhammad Lamido of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) to withdraw the petition challenging the election of Sen. Danjuma Goje of the APC in the Gombe Central Senatorial zone.

Muhammad Lamido has earlier challenged the victory of Senator Danjuma Goje at the Election Petition Tribunal  [dailypost]

In a ruling, Justice Raphael Ajuwa, Chairman of tribunal held that the permission was granted, based on the application filed by the petitioner.

In an application for withdrawal, counsel to petitioner, Babangida Muhammad, argued that the decision to withdraw, followed the outcome of a ”family meeting” where his client’s uncle’s pleaded with him to withdraw the matter and focus on his business.

In his submission, counsel to the defendant, Luka Haruna, argued that there was no substance in the petition and even if the petitioner has continues, there will be no case against Sen. Goje.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, the petitioner had prayed the tribunal to sack Goje on grounds of electoral malpractice contrary to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2010 as amended.

ADVERTISEMENT

He argued that the election was invalid due to corrupt practice of bribing Electoral officials and security agents and widespread vote buying across the Senatorial District.

He prayed the tribunal to nullify the election for a fresh election for the seat.

NAN reports that Goje was returned elected with highest votes of 110, 116 followed by Nasiru Nono of the PDP who scored 39,760 votes and the petitioner who emerged third scored 8,397 votes and seven other contestants.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Woman saves animal from the streets — then she finds out it is something else

Woman saves animal from the streets — then she finds out it is something else

Alake calls on Badaru to fish out illegal miners, violators of mining laws

Alake calls on Badaru to fish out illegal miners, violators of mining laws

Divers find bodies of 2 people who drowned after Baltimore bridge collapsed

Divers find bodies of 2 people who drowned after Baltimore bridge collapsed

INEC rejects LP's National convention in Anambra, questions venue change

INEC rejects LP's National convention in Anambra, questions venue change

8 people including professor declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers

8 people including professor declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

Pulse Sports

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT