Elections Petition Tribunal Nullifies Election Of Wanted Drug Baron, Senator Buruji Kashamu

According to Sahara Reporters, The National and state Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital has cancelled the election of a Buruji Kasahamu, a Nigerian senator wanted by the US for drug-related offenses.

 Justice Ebiowei Tobi led tribunal has ordered re-run in 110 polling units. The tribunal cancelled units in 8 out nine local government areas to invalidate the election of the People’s Democratic Party senator. A re-run of the election will take place in 90 days.