NNPP Gubernatorial Candidate Rejects Appeal Court Judgment, Vows to Pursue Justice at Supreme Court

In a bold move, Professor Sani Yahaya, the gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) for Taraba State, has firmly rejected the recent judgment of the appeal court in Abuja regarding the 2023 general election.

Undeterred by the setback, Professor Yahaya has resolved to take his case to the Apex court, expressing optimism about reclaiming the mandate bestowed upon him by the people of Taraba.

Addressing the media at a briefing in Jalingo, the state capital, Professor Yahaya criticized both the tribunal and the appeal court judgments, denouncing them as a miscarriage of justice and lacking fairness.

The appeal court had dismissed his case, challenging the gubernatorial election petition tribunal’s decision to uphold Governor Agbu Kefas’s election.

Despite this setback, Professor Yahaya urged his supporters to remain calm and avoid actions that could escalate tensions.

Remaining resolute in his quest to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his, Professor Yahaya expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would deliver justice unlike the lower courts.

Disappointed by the appeal court’s dismissal, Professor Yahaya explained that crucial pages were initially missing from the tribunal’s proceeding papers, a matter the court cited as grounds for its decision.

During the presentation, it was revealed that eight crucial pages were absent. The tribunal secretary, responsible for presenting the documents, admitted the mistake and sought permission to retrieve the missing pages.

Despite these efforts, the appeal court still dismissed the appeal based on the initial absence of pages, leaving Professor Yahaya dismayed.

The seasoned professor remains undeterred, signaling his unwavering commitment to pursue justice through the highest court in the land.

The unfolding legal battle promises to be a pivotal moment in the post-election landscape of Taraba State.