He also alleged that another area of discrepancy before the tribunal was inconsistent dates of birth on Masari’s primary school leaving certificate, saying it differs from the sworn declaration of age. “While the declaration of age indicated that Masari was born in 1950, the primary certificate on the other hand stated that he was born in 1951,” Lado said. He also claimed that just as the same primary school certificate in question belongs to one Aminu Bello, a Fulani, the respondent is known and addressed as Aminu Bello Masari, Hausa by tribe. Addressing journalists shortly the sitting in Katsina, Uche SAN, stated that it was clear from the testimony of the first witness that Masari has no educational qualification for the post of governor of Katsina state. Also, counsel to All Progressives Congress (APC), Ernest Obunadike, said, “We prefer to test this issue in court, let them prove their allegation before the court.

Source: The Guardian June 19, 2019 06:09 UTC