Supreme court affirms Ishaku as APC candidate for Bwari

The Supreme Court has affirmed Mr. Joshua Ishaku as the lawful candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Bwari chairmanship in the FCT poll. This decision came on Monday ahead of the February 21 election.

Nigeria's Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of Mr. Joshua Ishaku, confirming him as the official candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming chairmanship election for Bwari area council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The affirmation resolves any disputes over candidacy for the poll scheduled on February 21.

The court's decision underscores the finality of judicial intervention in electoral matters within Nigeria's political landscape. Ishaku, representing the APC, now stands as the recognized contender for the position. This ruling comes at a critical time as preparations for the FCT area council elections intensify.

While specific details of the legal challenge leading to this affirmation were not detailed in reports, the Supreme Court's verdict provides clarity for voters and party stakeholders in Bwari.

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