The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna has delivered a game-changing verdict today, sacking the incumbent Governor Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal has, in a landmark ruling, declared the 2023 governorship election in the state as inconclusive. Consequently, they have ordered a supplementary election to take place in seven wards across four local government areas.
This seismic decision, delivered via a virtual session on Zoom, marks a significant twist in the political landscape of Kaduna State. The tribunal's verdict has sent shockwaves throughout the state, leaving political observers and residents alike in suspense.
The petition that led to this historic ruling was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru. The PDP had alleged irregularities and sought the tribunal's intervention to address these concerns.
The announcement of Governor Uba Sani's removal from office and the inconclusive status of the 2023 governorship election has added a new layer of complexity to Kaduna's political scenario. As the state awaits the forthcoming supplementary election, the eyes of the nation are firmly fixed on this developing story, with the future of the state's leadership hanging in the balance
