 A Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Sokoto has dismissed the petition filed by former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawallen Maradun challenging the validity of the election results that brought Dauda Lawal into office as the executive Governor of the state.
 Meanwhile, Matawalle, candidate of the All Progressives Congress had approached the tribunal challenging the election of Dare of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The Petitioner said the March 18, 2023 election was flawed with irregularities and sought the tribunal to declare him the winner of the said election having scored the majority of lawful votes.
He also prayed the tribunal to mandate the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue him a new certificate of return.
 He also prayed the tribunal to mandate the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue him a new certificate of return.
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