APC asks INEC to recognise Machina as Yobe north senatorial candidate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Bashir Machina as the party’s candidate for Yobe north senatorial district.

“We write to notify the Commission of the attached judgment dated 28th September 2022 and Order dated 5th October 2022 from the Federal High Court, Damaturu Judicial Division, directing the Commission to accept and recognize Bashir Sheriff as the Party’s candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District, Yobe State and to publish same accordingly,” the letter reads.

“Above is for your information and necessary action, please.”

INEC had earlier released a list of candidates for the 2023 elections, but there was no candidate for APC in the senatorial district.

In September, a federal high court in Damaturu, the Yobe capital, had ordered the APC and INEC to recognise Machina as the senatorial candidate for Yobe north.

The court verdict followed the controversy over the APC Yobe north senatorial ticket involving Machina and Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

Following the court judgment, the senate president had said he accepted the verdict of the court and would not appeal it.

“The said judgement disqualifies my candidature and therefore my participation in the elections,” Lawan had said.

“After due consultations with my political associates, supporters and well-wishers, I have decided not to appeal against the judgement. I accept the judgement.”