The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Fintiri the winner of the March 18 governorship election and the supplementary election held on April 16, 2023. However, the Adamawa Resident Electoral Commission, Hudu Ari had declared Binani as the winner of the poll before the conclusion of the election. The police subsequently arrested Ari over his conduct during the governorship election in Adamawa and granted him bail. The duo of Binani and Ardo took their appeals further to the apex court, urging the court to sack Fintiri. The Supreme Court had on January 10 dismissed the appeal by Ardo for want of merit.

Source: Punch January 31, 2024 22:58 UTC