Abubakar Y. Suleiman, the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly has commended the judgment of the Bauchi State Election Tribunal that upheld his election as a member representing Ningi Central Constituency.
The Election Tribunal sitting in Bauchi, in its judgment delivered on Thursday dismissed the case filed by Arch. Khalid Abdulmalik Ningi of All Progressives Congress (APC) challenged the declaration of the Speaker as the winner of the 18 March State Assembly elections.
In a statement made available to the newsmen in Bauchi by the Spokesman for the Speaker, Abdul Ahmad Burra said the petition was dismissed for lack of merit.
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He said the tribunal verdict was a testament to the fact that the judiciary will always uphold justice without fear or favour, adding that this will continue to strengthen democracy not only in Bauchi State but the Country in general.
Suleiman commended his legal team led by Barr. AG Idris and Barr., and Jonathan Adams for their professionalism, dedication and high level of skill and experience which led to his victory at the Tribunal.
He called on his opponent Arch. Abdulmalik to join hands with him in moving the constituency to the greatest height of development and in the development agenda of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad.
The Speaker also expressed gratitude to the people of Ningi central constituency for reelecting him to serve them for the second term and pledged to redouble his efforts in bringing more dividends of democracy to the constituency.
