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BORNO: PDP’s Abba-Aji challenges Gov Shettima’s victory as senator-elect at tribunal

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Mohammed Abba-Aji of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a petition at the election petition tribunal sitting in Maiduguri, challenging the declaration of Governor Kashim Shettima as senator-elect for Borno Central Senatorial District.

Abba-Aji who was PDP’s senatorial candidate in the February 23 senatorial election in Borno state, is challenging the outcome of the elections on the ground of electoral malpractice including abuse of processes , vote buying, non- use of card readers and substantial noncompliance with electoral act.

In the petition filed through his counsel, Joe Kyari Gadzama (SAN) Abba-Aji prayed the tribunal to nullify the election and order for a new one or in the alternative declare him the winner of the seat.

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While addressing newsmen on Friday in Maiduguri, Abba-Aji stated that he headed to the tribunal to reclaim his mandate , alleging that the National Assembly election held last month in Borno state was marred with irregularities.

“There was great violation of electoral laws throughout the process, and the law says , if such situation obtains , the election shall be null and void

“Results were not announced at polling units (PUs) according to law, but taken instead to wards and LGAs collation centres , which is a flagrant violation of the law. I have evidences to prove my case , and same has been made known and available to our lead council, Joe Kyari Gadzama ( SAN )

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