In a high-stakes legal showdown, the Court of Appeal in Abuja is set to unveil its decision at noon today in the hotly contested Adamawa State governorship battle, igniting fervent political tensions since the March 18 election.
The coveted governorship of Adamawa, presently held by incumbent Umaru Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), faces a fierce challenge from Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
After a compelling exchange of arguments on December 5, the Court of Appeal reserved its judgment. Binani, supported by former Attorney General Akin Olujimi, SAN, contested the Electoral Petitions Tribunal’s validation of Fintiri’s victory. Her claims pivot on alleged electoral act violations, seeking to invalidate the election.
In response, Fintiri’s legal defense, backed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the PDP, vigorously refuted Binani’s assertions, urging the court to dismiss the appeal due to its perceived lack of merit.
Today’s imminent verdict is anticipated to reveal Senator Binani’s potentially surprising legal strategy, adding an unprecedented dimension to this closely watched governorship saga.
