In a significant development, the Supreme Court has upheld the election victory of Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule. This decision comes after the state election petition tribunal initially nullified the governor’s election, declaring David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner of the March 18, 2023 election.
The appellate court intervened, reinstating Governor Sule and highlighting that the tribunal erred in relying on the evidence of eight PDP witnesses, as their statements on oath were not presented alongside the petition. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, delivering the lead judgment, asserted that the appeal lacked merit.
This Supreme Court ruling solidifies Abdullahi Sule’s position as the duly elected governor of Nasarawa State, bringing resolution to the electoral dispute that had ensued.
