General Aminu Bande (retd) the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the last general election in Kebbi, on Friday filed a 722-page petition challenging the eligibility of the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governor-elect, Dr Nasiru Idris.
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It also petitioned the tribunal against the Deputy Governor-elect, Umar Abubakar in the April 15 election and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Speaking to journalists at the state election petitions Tribunal in Birnin Kebbi, the PDP legal adviser, Barrister Nura Bello said they were at the tribunal to challenge the result of the Governorship Election held in Kebbi on three grounds, which is eligibility of the APC Governor-elect, Dr Nasiru Idris, the substantial noncompliance with provisions of electoral act and constitution, malpractice and over voting during the elections.
He said the respondent in the petition before the tribunal are INEC, the Governor-elect, Nasiru Idris, his Deputy, Abubakar Umar Tafida and the APC.
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