Adamawa State Sets Up Local Government Election Petition Tribunal And Appeal Panel

Adamawa State Sets Up Local Government Election Petition Tribunal And Appeal Panel

Adamawa State has established a petition tribunal and appeal panel to address potential petitions arising from its recent local government elections held last Saturday. The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) conducted these elections, resulting in the selection of chairmen and councilors across the state’s 21 local government areas……… CONTINUE READING 

Chief Judge Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman administered the oath of office to the tribunal and panel members at the Yola High Court on Wednesday. She emphasized that the formation and inauguration of these bodies align with sections 53 and 58 of the Adamawa State Electoral Law, 2002, granting her authority as chief judge to oversee these proceedings.

The CJ urged tribunal and panel members to conduct their duties conscientiously and promptly resolve any issues brought before them.

Justice Samuel Kyanson, President of the Appeal Panel, expressed the committee’s commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities effectively.

The Local Government Election Petition Tribunal has a three-month timeframe, while the Appeal Panel is expected to conclude its work within two months.

Members of the Election Petition Tribunal include Daniel John as Chairman, with Sa’adatu Umar Babayi and Ahijo Idris Ateeq (retired) serving as members, Lawan Musa as the secretary, and Zainab Buba as the assistant secretary.

The Appeal Panel consists of Justice Samuel Kyanson as President and Justice Abbas Hobon as a member.