The Federal High Court in Jalingo adjourned a case challenging the APC’s primary elections in two constituencies after the judge was absent. Justice Mashkur Salisu was not present when the hearing was scheduled for Monday, causing the matter to be postponed to June 17, 2026.
Princess Leah Olusiyo Solomon and Job Julius, who participated in the APC primaries, filed the case. Solomon contested for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency ticket, while Julius vied for the Ardo-Kola/Karim-Lamido/Lau Federal Constituency nomination.
The plaintiffs argue that no legitimate primary elections happened in those areas and ask the court to nullify the results and order fresh primaries. Barrister Pius D. Pius, their legal representative, stated after the adjournment that the lawsuit was needed because the party allegedly failed to hold primaries there.
He urged the court to declare the processes invalid and mandate new elections according to legal stipulations. When asked about the judge’s absence, Pius declined to speculate but expressed confidence that Justice Salisu will be available on the next date.
This case is part of a series of legal challenges at the Jalingo Federal High Court regarding APC primaries in Taraba. Political observers and party members are monitoring the proceedings closely, as the verdict could significantly impact the party’s internal democracy and the state’s political future.