The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has reserved its judgment regarding the appeal over the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for the Zamfara North District. This decision comes after lawyers for all parties involved presented their written briefs during a court session held on Tuesday.

Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a senatorial aspirant, expressed confidence that the appellate court will uphold the earlier ruling made by the Federal High Court, which annulled the APC primary election in question. Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, Shinkafi emphasized that the evidence submitted to the lower court demonstrated significant breaches of the Electoral Act and the APC's own guidelines governing primary elections.

The court session allowed for the formal adoption of written addresses by all parties involved. Barrister Bello Galadi, representing Shinkafi, confirmed that he had adopted the respondent's brief in court. Following the conclusion of the arguments, the court adjourned without setting a specific date for the ruling, stating that all parties would be notified once a decision is reached.

The controversy surrounding the Zamfara North APC primary election escalated after the Federal High Court in Gusau declared the election void on August 31. Justice Hassan Dikko's ruling followed a thorough examination of the written addresses submitted by both the plaintiffs and defendants in the case. This ruling has led to the current appeal, which seeks to challenge the legality of the primary election process.

Dr. Shinkafi's legal challenge is rooted in claims that the primary election did not adhere to established electoral laws, raising questions about the integrity of the process. As the Court of Appeal prepares to deliberate on the matter, the outcome remains uncertain, but Shinkafi's optimism reflects his belief in the strength of the evidence presented.

The ongoing legal battle highlights the complexities within the APC's internal electoral processes and the implications for candidates vying for political positions in the upcoming elections. Stakeholders within the party and the broader political landscape will be closely monitoring the situation as the court prepares to deliver its judgment.