The Federal High Court in Gusau has commenced proceedings in a pre-election case brought by Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, an APC aspirant for the Zamfara North Senatorial district, who contests his omission from the party’s primary election. Presiding Judge Hassan Dikko is handling the matter.
The suit lists the APC, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura as defendants. Shinkafi seeks a court order to nullify the senatorial primary, arguing that his exclusion was unlawful and unjust.
During the Tuesday mention, the case encountered delays due to unresolved questions regarding INEC’s involvement. The judge adjourned proceedings to June 25 and instructed INEC to appear while directing all parties to exchange legal documents before the next hearing.
Bello Galadi, the plaintiff’s attorney, expressed optimism about the case’s merits, emphasizing that the court would deliver fair judgment. Meanwhile, Jaysey Sharka, representing Senator Kaura, acknowledged that the matter remains in the hearing phase.