JUST IN: JAAFAR LOSES AS TRIBUNAL DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST REP JINGI RUFAI

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has just dismissed the petition challenging the election of Hon.Jingi Rufai, Member representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha federal constituency. NEWS PLATFORM 

Hon. Abubakar Magaji Jaafar had on the 17th March, 2023 instituted his petition, alleging that Hon. Jingi was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast during the election held on the 25th February, 2023.

He prayed the tribunal to set aside the certificate of return issued to Hon. Jingi by INEC, and that he should be issued with the certificate of return having scored the majority of lawful votes cast.