The Jigawa State Judiciary has denied rumours on social media that the court has barred the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate Rabiu Mukhtar from running in the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency by-election, which is slated for Saturday.
Hon. Isa Dogon Yaro, the former member of the Babura/Garki federal constituency, died, prompting the by-election.
In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Friday night, Abbas Wangara, Director of Publicity and Protocol for the Jigawa State Judiciary, strongly condemned the false reports.
Wangara stated, “There has been no suit whatsoever filed before any honourable court in Jigawa concerning Rabiu Mukhtar Garki’s participation in the forthcoming by-election.”
He stressed that no banning order exists against the APC candidate.
He further explained that “the rumour 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.”
Wangara believes that spreading such falsehoods on social media undermines public trust and violates judicial dignity.
He asked the public to rely on credible sources of information.
The Director of Publicity and Protocol stated, “The judiciary remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring justice is served transparently and fairly during this election period.”
However, Wangara urged all stakeholders to refrain from spreading rumours that could cause unrest or confusion, stating 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.”
As a result, Mr Wangara acknowledged that the rumours about a judicial ban on the APC candidate in the Babura/Garki by-elections are unfounded.
