Court dismisses suit challenging PRP, Donald Duke, INEC

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge brought by Engr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsley against the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), its candidate Donald Duke, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ruling was announced in a statement by Abdulhakeem Ago Abdullahi, the PRP's Assistant National Legal Adviser.

The court upheld the preliminary objection filed by the PRP and Duke, stating that Kingsley initiated the lawsuit outside the time frame allowed by the Constitution. The court also examined the substantive claims made by the plaintiff and ruled against him. Regarding Duke's alleged involvement with the PRP, the court determined that party membership is an internal matter and thus not subject to judicial oversight.

Additionally, Kingsley did not present the party guidelines he claimed had been violated during the screening process. In response to allegations of over-voting in the PRP primary elections held in Bauchi, Gombe, and Kwara states, the court concluded that the plaintiff did not provide the necessary documentation to support his claim.

As a result, the suit was dismissed, and all matters were resolved in favor of the PRP, Donald Duke, and INEC.