The Jigawa State Judiciary has slammed rumors on social media claiming that the court banned APC candidate Rabiu Mukhtar from contesting the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency by-election scheduled to hold this Saturday.
The by-election for Babura/Garki federal constituency follows the demise of the former member, Hon. Isa Dogon Yaro.
In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Friday night, the Director, Publicity and Protocol of the Jigawa State Judiciary, Abbas Wangara, firmly denounced the false reports.
Wangara stated, “There has been no suit whatsoever filed before any honorable court in Jigawa concerning Rabiu Mukhtar Garki’s participation in the forthcoming by-election.”
He emphasized that no banning order exists against the APC candidate.
He further explained that “the rumor is baseless and misleading, as the courts in Jigawa are currently in recess and have not entertained any case relating to the election or the candidate.”
According to Wangara, attempts to spread such falsehood on social media undermine public trust and violate judicial dignity.
He urged the public to rely on credible sources for information.
The DPP added, “The judiciary remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring justice is served transparently and fairly during this election period.”
However, Wangara appealed to all stakeholders to desist from circulating rumors that could incite unrest or confusion, saying that “With courts in recess and no pending cases on the APC candidate, Jigawa’s judiciary stands firm in clarifying the facts amid a tense political atmosphere.”
Accordingly, the Mr. Wangara, confirmed that the buzz around a court ban on the APC candidate in the Babura/Garki by-elections is all just noise.
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