Just In: Tribunal Upholds Gov Bala Mohammed’s Victory

The Bauchi State election Tribunal has upheld the victory of Senator Bala Mohammed as governor of the state.

Naija News reports that the tribunal judge, Justice Salihu Salisu, dismissed the petition of the Mohammed Abubakar and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for lacking in merit.

Justice Salisu ruled that the allegations by the petitions against respondents remain unsubstantiated and 2nd respondent (Bala Mohammed) is duly elected with a majority of lawful votes.

He said the elections held on March 9 and 23, 2019 are valid. As at the time of reporting, there is wild jubilation in the state capital as supporters of Governor Bala Mohammed and the PDP have taken over major streets within the Bauchi metropolis.