In a groundbreaking decision, the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has invalidated the election victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule in Nasarawa state. Instead, the tribunal has declared David Ombugadu of the PDP as the rightful winner.
The virtual announcement was made by the tribunal’s Chairman, Justice Ezekiel Ajayi, confirming Emmanuel Ombugadu of the PDP as the duly elected governor of Nasarawa State.
Following the tribunal declaration, Ombugadu was captured celebrating his victory at the tribunal.
See video below
BREAKING: The Nasarawa State election tribunal has sacked Governor A.A Sule, declaring David Emmanuel Ombugadu of the PDP winner of the state governorship election.
— shapcap (@Itz_shapcap) October 2, 2023
Former Senate President in a post on X hailed the decision as an affirmation of the people’s will
@BukolaSaraki “I congratulate Hon. David Ombugadu of our great party, PDP, who has been declared the winner of the Nasarawa State Governorship election by the Nasarawa State Election Petition Tribunal. This judicial victory is a resounding affirmation of the people’s will, and it serves as a reminder that democracy is and must always be the bedrock of our nation.”
Also, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a post on its official X handle congratulated OmbugaduÂ
VIDEO: PDP supporters in Nasarawa state jubilate as Court sacks APC's Governor Sule and declares the PDP candidate, David Ombugadu, winner of the guber poll pic.twitter.com/kkXxXHsfi0
— Intel Region (@IntelRegion) October 2, 2023
Nasarawa people celebrating the judgement. Power will always end up with the people. Congratulations to David Ombugadu, Congratulations to PDP.pic.twitter.com/tLca26cH7i
— Premier (@SodiqTade) October 2, 2023