From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
An Appeal Court sitting in Kano on Friday sacked Mohammed Abacha, son of former Head of State, Sani Abacha, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State.
The Appellate Court set aside the judgment of a High Court that recognised Abacha as the PDP standard flag-bearer in the state.
The court also ordered that Sadiq Wali, who was earlier recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), remained the authentic governorship candidate of the party in the state.
Delivering their judgement, Justice Usman Musale-led three-man panel held that Abacha had no Locus Standi to challenge the primary election that produced Wali as the PDP governorship candidate in the state, since he was not among the contestants during the primary election.
