Muhammad Garba
Jubilations and celebrations erupted over the weekend in Jigawa Southwest Senatorial district following the appeal court judgment affirming the victory of People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Senator Mustapha Habeb Zannna in the 2023 general election.
The PDP supporters gathered at different places chanting the party slogan and expressing their happiness for winning the case of their only senator seat in the state.
In Dutse the state capital, the party members gathered at the residence of Senator Mustapha to show their solidarity and reaffirm their loyalty to their party, the PDP.
The appeal court sitting in Abuja upheld the ruling of the tribunal court that had earlier validated the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) declaration of Senator Mustapha Habeb as duly elected Senator of Jigawa Southwest district.
The case was filed before the appeal court by All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate Senator Muhammad Sabo Nakudu challenging the victory of the PDP candidate.
Senator Nakudu lost his case at the two courts as all the courts validated the INEC declaration.
In his reaction to the Judgment, Senator Mustapha Habeb described the victory as a victory for Democracy and the will of electorates who voted for him overwhelmingly.
“We thank God, those who thought to steal people’s mandate had failed, God has granted Victor to the people against the desperate politicians who want remain in power by hock or crock”
Senator Zannna then assured the people of his constituency that, he would give them a purposeful representation that would translate into the improvement of their social and economic life.
