Court Dismisses Maihaja’s Suit Against Wali’s Yobe APC Candidacy
The Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, has dismissed a suit filed by Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, challenging the emergence of Alhaji Baba Malam Wali as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. Maihaja, one of the aspirants who contested the party’s governorship primary held on May 21, […]
In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Damaturu, Yobe State has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja against Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for 2027. The case was brought forth by Maihaja, one of the participants in the party's governorship primary held on May 21, 2026, alleging various irregularities such as over-voting and non-compliance with the party's electoral rules.
However, the court, in its judgment on November 9, 2026, dismissed these claims, stating that the suit was statute-barred as it was filed outside the constitutionally required timeframe. Furthermore, the court found that Maihaja could not substantiate his allegations with credible evidence and pointed out inconsistencies and contradictions in the testimonies of his witnesses, rendering their accounts unreliable.
Despite this, Wali's victory remains unchallenged, as he secured 236,711 votes in the primary election.
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