The National/State House of Assembly election tribunal has upheld the election of Mudassir Zawachiki of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
Zawachiki represents Kumbotso Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly.
In a unanimous judgment, the three-member panel, presided over by Justice L. B. Owolabi, rejected the petition brought by Sagir Abdulkadir-Panshekara of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The petition contested the victory of Zawachiki in the March 18, 2023 election.
The tribunal ruled that the petitioner’s case lacked merit and failed to provide substantial evidence to prove allegations of overvoting, violence, and certificate forgery beyond a reasonable doubt.
“The petitioner failed to prove non-compliance with the 2022 electoral act and other irregularities.
“Reacting, Zawachiki told newsmen shortly after his victory, “I thank almighty God the truth have prevailed. I will continue to do my best to justify the confidence reposed in me.”