The Supreme Court nullified the November 16, 2023, ruling of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which declared Zamfara’s governorship election inconclusive. Justice Emmanuel Agim, delivering the lead judgment, described the appellate court’s decision as “perverse.” The apex court reinstated the Zamfara State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal’s earlier decision affirming Dauda Lawal’s election victory. Lawal, of the PDP, secured the majority of lawful votes, according to the Supreme Court, rejecting the inconclusive election verdict and restoring Lawal’s win. This decision overturns the Court of Appeal’s decision and reaffirms the PDP’s victory in Zamfara.
