Breaking court declares kogi pdp had no candidate in 2019 governorship election

A significant development in Nigerian politics!

According to reports, the Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not have a valid candidate in the 2019 governorship election.

The court's decision was made in a suit filed by the PDP's candidate in the election, Musa Wada, who had challenged the eligibility of the party's candidate, Engr. Musa Abubakar, to contest the election.

The court ruled that Abubakar was not a member of the PDP at the time of the election and therefore, the party did not have a valid candidate in the election.

This decision has significant implications for the PDP and its chances of winning future elections in Kogi State. It also raises questions about the party's internal processes and the eligibility of its candidates.

The ruling is a major setback for the PDP, which had been hoping to regain power in Kogi State after losing the 2019 election to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The APC's candidate, Yahaya Bello, won the election, and his victory was upheld by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The PDP has been embroiled in internal crises and leadership tussles in recent years, which have affected its performance in elections. This ruling may further erode the party's confidence and morale.

It remains to be seen how the PDP will respond to this ruling and what steps it will take to address the issues raised by the court.