The Supreme Court has upheld the election victory of Agbu Kefas as Governor of Taraba State.

The unanimous decision on Thursday dismissed Yahaya Sani’s appeal from the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), deeming it grossly lacking in merit. Sani had sought to overturn Kefas’ victory in the March 18, 2023, governorship election, alleging non-compliance with the Electoral Act, irregularities, and other malpractices.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja had previously dismissed Sani’s appeal in November, affirming the Tribunal’s judgment supporting Kefas’ election, a decision echoed by the Supreme Court. Kefas secured 257,926 votes against Sani’s 202,277 votes in the March 18, 2023 poll.