In Adamawa State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disapproved of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s victory over its candidate, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, also referred to as Aishatu Binani, before the tribunal.
The Adamawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had earlier on Saturday recognized Fintiri as the legitimately elected governor of the state.
In a ruling that extended until 4:30 p.m., the tribunal determined that the APC and its candidate for governor, Binani, were unable to provide sufficient evidence against Fintiri and that resident electoral commissioner Hudu Yunusa-Ari had committed a crime when he had declared Binani the winner during the results announcement process.
Idris Shuaibu, the APC’s state chairman, responded to the ruling by saying that it shocked both the party and him.
“We have hope, as we have two more avenues after the tribunal to express our grievances and for the tribunal judgement to be upturned,” he said.
Shuaibu, a lawyer and former legal adviser of the party in the state, said APC will liaise with the national leadership to apply for the certified record of the judgement, study it, and head for appeal.
“This judgement is not the true reflection of Adamawa voters’ mandate,” Shuaibu said.
He urged party members to remain calm, appreciating their support.
“The APC in Adamawa State is resolute to pursue all legal means to get our mandate,” he said.