The All Progressives Congress candidate for governor in Taraba State, Emmanuel Bwacha, has had his nomination overturned by the Supreme Court.
A five-member tribunal presided over by Kudirat Kekere-Ekun rendered its decision on Wednesday and upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling that the APC had not staged a legitimate governorship primary in the state, according to The Cable.
According to ANAEDOONLINE.NG, the Federal High Court in Jalingo annulled the governorship primary elections that produced Bwacha as the APC candidate in September 2022.
Following the verdict, the Bwacha Gubernatorial Campaign Council pleaded with voters and supporters to maintain their composure.
In a statement issued in Jalingo by the Director Media and Publicity of the Campaign Council, Aaron Arthimas, the team described the judgement then as a temporary setback.
“We are not unaware of the ruling of the Federal High Court Jalingo, nullifying the APC Gubernatorial Primaries in Taraba State.
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“However, the council calls on all our teaming supporters to remain calm as the development is only a temporary setback.
“The Bwacha Gubernatorial Campaign Council hereby assures everyone that our campaign is open to any option to be decided by the party.
“The National Executive Committee of the party remains the organ empowered by the constitution and the Electoral Act to present candidates for election into various offices.
“While awaiting the decision of NEC of the party, our team of Lawyers will study the judgement after the receipt of the hard copy before deciding on the next line of action,” the statement read.
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