Tribunal affirms election of Kano NNPP Lawmaker

<p>The National and State House of Assembly election tribunal, on Monday, affirmed the election of Mudassir Zawachiki of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as a lawmaker representing Kumbotso Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly.</p>, <p>In their unanimous judgement, the three-man panel, led by Justice L. B. Owolabi, dismissed the petition of Sagir Abdulkadir-Panshekara of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the victory of Zawachiki on March 18, 2023.</p>, <p>He said the petitioner’s case lacked merit and did not prove the case of over-voting, violence and certificate forgery beyond reasonable doubt.</p>, <p>“The petitioner failed to prove non-compliance with the 2022 electoral act and other irregularities.</p>, <p>“Reacting, ” Zawachiki told newsmen shortly after his victory, “I thank almighty God the truth has prevailed. I will continue to do my best to justify the confidence reposed in me.”</p>