In a clarifying statement, the Court of Appeal has addressed the controversy surrounding the Certified True Copy of the Kano Governorship Judgment. The Chief Registrar affirmed that the discrepancy identified within the judgment document was, in fact, a clerical error and emphasized that this error did not impact or alter the substantive findings and ultimate conclusion of the Court’s decision.
The Court’s official clarification aims to dispel any misconceptions or concerns arising from the discrepancy found within the judgment documentation. Highlighting the nature of the error as a clerical mistake, the Chief Registrar sought to assure the public that despite this administrative oversight, the integrity and validity of the Court’s original findings and conclusion remain intact and unchanged.
This statement underscores the Court of Appeal’s commitment to upholding the accuracy and reliability of its judgments. By delineating the nature of the error as solely administrative and non-substantive, the Court aims to reaffirm confidence in the integrity of its judicial processes while emphasizing that the core essence and outcome of the judgment remain unaffected by this clerical discrepancy.
