LG polls: Yobe CJ swears in petition tribunal, appeal panel

Yobe State Chief Judge, Justice Gumna Kashim Kaigama, swore in members of the Local Government Election Tribunal and Appeal Panel for the September 26, 2026, local government elections. The ceremony took place at the High Court of Justice in Damaturu, attended by the State Grand Khadi and other High Court judges. Justice Kaigama emphasized that the election tribunal has sole jurisdiction to hear petitions from the polls, and the appeal tribunal has exclusive authority to hear appeals from the tribunal's decisions. He urged the panel members to remain independent, objective, and prioritize the will of the people.