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Court nullifies Zamfara North APC senatorial primary, orders fresh election

The Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, has nullified the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election conducted for the Zamfara North Senatorial District. The court also ordered the APC to conduct a fresh primary election in the senatorial district within 14 days. Justice Hassan Dikko delivered the judgment on Monday after hearing and […] Court nullifies Zamfara North APC…

Court nullifies Zamfara North APC senatorial primary, orders fresh election

The Federal High Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has ruled that the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held for the Zamfara North Senatorial District was invalid. Justice Hassan Dikko ruled that the party must hold a new primary within 14 days. The judge's decision comes after reviewing the arguments presented by both the plaintiffs and defendants.

Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a candidate in the primary, expressed his satisfaction with the ruling, stating that it restores public confidence in the judiciary. Shinkafi had challenged the legality of the original APC primary election.

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