Governor Yakowa Wins Round One, CPC To Appeal

Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa today (Thursday 13th October, 2011) recorded victory against his arch rival, Haruna Seyid of the CPC as the election petition tribunal sitting in Kaduna upheld his election as Governor of Kaduna State.

The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Garba Kwajafa, dismissed the petition of the CPC candidate on the grounds that it was construed. He reasoned that the petitioner failed to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt... The CPC man vowed to pursue the case to its logical conclusion. He said he believes there are good judges in the Court of Appeal and that he's hopeful of victory in the upper court.