Key court cases involving the Sokoto State government — tracking wins, losses, and critically, whether court orders are actually complied with.
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What the case is about
APC chieftains Senator Umaru Dahiru and Abubakar Sanyinna sued to remove Tambuwal from office, alleging his nomination violated the Electoral Act and that the APC's 2014 primary was fraudulent.
Ruling & compliance
Justice Gabriel Kolawole held the suit lacked merit and dismissed it, upholding Tambuwal's 2015 election.
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What the case is about
APC candidate Ahmad Aliyu (Tambuwal's former deputy) petitioned against Tambuwal's narrow re-election victory in the 9 March 2019 governorship poll.
Ruling & compliance
The Governorship Election Tribunal affirmed Tambuwal's election on 2 October 2019 and dismissed the APC petition; the Court of Appeal in Sokoto subsequently dismissed Aliyu's appeal as well.