Tribunal Affirms Victory Of Bauchi Speaker, Abubakar Y. Suleiman

By Garba Adamu Gwangwangwan

The Election petition Tribunal in its judgement delivered Thursday28th September 2023 in Bauchi dismissed the case filed by Arch. Khalid Abdulmalik Ningi of All Progressives Congress APC, challenging the victory of Abubakar Y. Suleiman as the winner of State Assembly election for Ningi Central Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission, for lacking in merit. It also affirmed the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Abubakar Suleiman.

Abubakar Suleiman expresses gratitude to Almighty Allah for giving him yet another victory against the opposition. He also commended the Tribunal for its verdict which is a testament to the fact that the judiciary will always uphold justice without fear or favour, saying this will continue to strengthen democracy not only in Bauchi State but the Country in general.

In a Signed statement by
Abdul Ahmad Burra
Spokesperson to the Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly,
Abubakar Y Suleiman commended his legal team led by Barr. AG Idris and Barr. Jonathan Adams for their professionalism, dedication and high level of skill and experience which led to the overwhelming victory at the Tribunal.

“I called on my opponent Arch. Khalid Abdulmalik Ningi whom i described as brother and ally to once again join hands together in moving Ningi Central Constituency to greatest height of development and in the development agenda of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad”. Statement read in part.

The Speaker once again expresses gratitude to the people of Ningi Central Constituency for reelecting him to serve them for the second term and pledges to redouble his effort in bringing more dividends of democracy to the Constituency.