The supreme court has affirmed the election of Caleb Mutfwang of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as Plateau state governor.
The apex court led by Emmanuel Agim, held that “the whole case is a clear abuse of court process”.
The court faulted the court of appeal for voiding Mutfwang’s election and awarding victory to the All Progressives Congress.
The court held that the tribunal and court of appeal cannot determine the issue of validity of a party’s candidate.
Agim held that matters of the national executive council, and administration of a political party, are internal affairs of the party and cannot be entertained by the tribunal or the court of appeal.
“The election and return of the appellant as governor of Plateau state is hereby restored,” the court held.
