Nigeria: Supreme Court Dashes Mama Taraba's Hopes, Upholds Gov. Ishaku's Election

11 February 2016

The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Darius Ishaku as the governor of Taraba State, affirming an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal.

The court dismissed an appeal by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Aisha Alhassan, saying it lacked merit.

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