The Court of Appeal in Abuja has scheduled Friday for the judgment in the appeal filed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, challenging his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal, led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay, nullified a substantial number of Yusuf's votes on September 20, 2023, citing the absence of signatures or stamps by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Yusuf, vehemently contesting the tribunal's decision, termed it "unfair" and a "miscarriage of justice," prompting his move to the appeal court. Legal debates unfolded at the appeal court, with Wole Olanipekun, SAN, leading Yusuf's defense, and Akin Olujimi, SAN, countering on behalf of the APC. The appellate court, having reserved judgment, announced Friday as the decisive day, heightening anticipation for the resolution of this electoral dispute.
