The National and State House of Assembly elections petition tribunal sitting in Kano on Thursday nullified the election of Tarauni Federal Constituency member, Muktar Yerima, of the New Nigeria People’s Party over certificate forgery.
Recall that the petitioner, Hafizu Kawu of the APC challenged the electoral victory of Muktar Yerima which the tribunal nullified.
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The three member tribunal ruled that the primary school certificate tendered by the respondent, Muktar Yerima was forged.
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The tribunal averred that Hausawa Primary school has disown the certificate as the name of the respondent is not on its record.
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