A Federal High Court in Damaturu dismisses a legal challenge brought by APC aspirant Mustapha Yunusa (or Mustapha) Maihaja against the emergence of Alhaji Baba Malam Wali as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Yobe State’s 2027 election.

Across the reports, the court’s decision rests on a procedural bar: Justice Fatima Amin (or Justice Fatima Murtala Amin, as named by some outlets) upholds a preliminary objection, finding the case was filed after the constitutionally set deadline, making it statute-barred. The court also indicates that the substance of the allegations was not sustained, including claims of over-voting at the APC primary and alleged breaches of party electoral guidelines. In one account, the judge additionally finds inconsistencies in the witnesses’ testimonies.

With the suit dismissed, outlets report the matter is effectively ended, clearing the way for the APC candidate’s preparations. One outlet also reports a reaction from Wali’s press secretary praising the court’s handling of the case. Another adds details of Wali’s reported vote total from the party primary, presenting further context for the court’s ruling.