ALFFRED P. EYEWUMI AWALA, J.C.A, (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is predicated on the general election nation wide held on 21/4/2007 for seats at the senate including the one meant for Taraba North Senatorial District. The 2nd Appellant sponsored the 1st Appellant for the election. The 1st Respondent equally contested the election on the platform of the People Democratic Party (PDP), not jointed as a party in this appeal.
At the end of the collation of election results, the 1st Respondent Dr Anthony Manzo was returned elected with a total of 225, 981 votes whilst the 2nd Appellant came third with a total of 21,466 votes. Hon AIMashi Alhassan Al-Gaddas of the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP) placed 2nd with a total of 30,744 votes. Aggrieved by the election result the Appellants filed a 77 paragraphed petition No. NAEPT/T6/S/20/07 dated 21/5/07 against the 1st Respondent and 27 other Respondents at the National Assembly/Governorship and Legislative House Election Tribun…