The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Sen. Abubakar Danladi,
(APC- Taraba North) to vacate his seat and refund all salaries and allowances
he received within 90 days.
The court also declared Alhaji Shuaibu Lau, as the senator
to represent Taraba North.
The court gave the orders while delivering judgment in the
appeal filed by Lau.
Lau had challenged the decision of the Court of Appeal that
upturned his victory during the primary elections, that he was wrongfully
substituted.
The apex court also ordered the Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate issued to Danladi and
issue a fresh certificate of return to Lau.
The apex court in the unanimous judgment by a five-member
panel, held that the appellant had the right to participate just like any other
candidate in the primary election.
The court added that if Lau felt that his right was
infringed upon, he had the right to approach the court.
“From the totality of the appeal before this court, all the
issues are resolved in favour of the appellant.
“His substitution at the primary election is null and void
since the appellant scored the highest number of votes; the only option is to
declare the appellant as the winner of primary election.
” This court hereby orders that the appellant be issued with
the certificate of return and the respondent should immediately vacate the
seat.
“He should return to the National Assembly, all salaries and
allowances received as a senator within 90 days.
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