Court begins hearing in suit challenging ADC primary election in Kebbi

The Federal High Court in Birnin Kebbi has commenced hearing in a suit challenging the African Democratic Congress, ADC, primary election process for the Jega, Gwandu and Aliero Federal Constituency seat.
The suit was filed by an aspirant, Alhaji Faruku Sarkin Kabin Jega, against the ADC and Alhaji Abubakar Gwandu over the party’s handling of the primary election.

Counsel to the plaintiff, Bashar Umar, told the court that the case seeks an order directing the ADC to conduct a democratic and transparent primary election in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.

Faruku alleged that he fulfilled all requirements for the contest and was successfully screened by the party’s screening committee before his name was later removed from the list of cleared aspirants.

He further claimed that despite being screened, Alhaji Abubakar Gwandu was subsequently declared the party’s candidate for the constituency.

The plaintiff is asking the court to nullify the process and order the conduct of a fresh primary election.

After hearing submissions from the parties, Justice E. Gakko adjourned the matter until June 26 for continuation of hearing.