Plateau Governor’s Fate Decided Tomorrow

The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, will receive the Supreme Court’s decision on his appeal against the nullification of his election by the Court of Appeal this Friday.

The acting Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, P.E. Dakyen, confirmed the judgment date in a statement on Thursday.

According to the statement, “Judgment in the Plateau State Governorship Appeal at the Supreme Court is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024. Our counsel has been officially notified, hence this notice.”

The All Progressives Congress in the state also urged its members to remain calm as the apex court delivers the expected judgment. Sylvanus Namang, the state Publicity Secretary, stated, “As the Supreme Court rules on the Plateau State governorship case tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024, the APC calls on all its members to maintain decorum and peace.”

Regardless of the verdict, the APC expressed its commitment to respecting the rule of law and urged security agencies to ensure law and order in the state.

The background to the case involves the Election Petitions Tribunal upholding the governor’s election on the PDP platform. However, the Court of Appeal nullified the decision, stating that the PDP had no structure at the time of the governor’s nomination. In response, Mutfwang appealed to the Supreme Court.

During Tuesday’s hearing, a five-member panel, led by John Okoro, heard arguments from lawyers representing both parties. The Supreme Court assured that the judgment date would be communicated to the concerned parties after the arguments between Mutfwang’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi, and Yilwatda’s counsel, J.O Olatoke.