MOHAMMED DANJUMA, JCA (DELIVERING THE LEADING JUDGMENT): This appeal is against the judgment of the National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kano, Kano State Coram: Hon. Justices R. O. Odogu, E. B. Omotosho and T. I. Eghe-Abe delivered on Thursday 26th of October, 2023. Dissatisfied with the said judgment, the Appellants appealed to this Court.
BRIEF STATEMENT OF FACTS
By a petition filed on 4th of May, 2023, the Appellants as petitioners at the trial Tribunal, complained that:
a. The election was invalid by reason of corrupt practice/ non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act.
b. The 2nd Respondent was not elected by majority of lawful votes.
c. Discrepancies in Number of accredited and Number of votes cast in wards in Fagge LGA.
In proof of the petition the Appellants called three witnesses and tendered documents including Exhibits P1 to P54 as well as P17817.
In its judgment delivered on 24th October, 2023 the trial Tribunal dismissed the Ap…