the Supreme Court has withheld its decision on the appeal filed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, challenging the Court of Appeal’s ruling that nullified his election.
The suspenseful deliberation unfolded during a session led by Justice John Okoro, where a five-member panel of justices carefully considered arguments from both sides.
Governor Mutfwang, passionately represented by counsel Kanu Agabi, implored the Supreme Court to uphold the Tribunal’s judgment and reject the appellate court’s decision.
Agabi contended that the respondents, Nentawe Goshwe and the All Progressives Congress (APC), lacked the authority to challenge a party’s internal executive selection methods.
In a gripping legal exchange, Agabi highlighted the contradiction in the respondents’ claims, questioning how they could assert both insufficient lawful votes for the governor and the overall invalidity of the election.
On the opposing front, the APC and its candidate argued that Mutfwang’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had flouted a legitimate court order. The order specifically directed the PDP to conduct congresses in 17 local governments, a directive allegedly disregarded as the party reportedly organized them in only five local government areas before the March governorship election.
This high-stakes case delves into the intricate nuances of electoral processes and legal interpretations of political party actions, attracting significant attention. The impending decision by the Supreme Court not only holds the key to Governor Mutfwang’s political fate but also establishes a precedent for future electoral disputes.
As Plateau State and the nation at large hold their breath, the final judgment from the Supreme Court will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of political landscapes, making it a defining moment in the state’s political sphere and capturing the attention of the broader national community.
