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Atiku, Peter Obi Reject Court's Verdict
βThe problem with Nigeria is not the lack of institutions but the challenge has always been that the existing institutions have under-performed or have been hijacked, domesticated and used for certain group interests.β
Femi Falana, SAN
(Human Rights Lawyer)
Dear Active Citizen,
In a courtroom showdown that had the nation holding its breath, President Bola Tinubu emerged victorious as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) gave him a nod of approval. ποΈ But, there's a twist!
Atiku Abubakar, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi of the Labour Party weren't exactly thrilled with the outcome. They raised their voices in protest, making this election drama far from over.
Court's Verdict π¨ββοΈ
A panel of five judges, led by Judge Haruna Tsammani, rendered a unanimous decision, dismissing the opposition's petitions. π Why, you ask?
Burden of Proof π
The court argued that Atiku and Mr. Obi couldn't convincingly substantiate their respective cases.
What's Next? π€
πͺ The Supreme Court holds the ultimate authority to make the final decision on the 2023 election. π³οΈ Will it be a game-changer, or will history repeat itself?
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Wins Big!
In a surprising turn of events, the Kogi State Election Tribunal declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the victor in the February 25 Senatorial election for Kogi Central Senatorial District. π³οΈ
Inflated Votes Revealed! π
The Tribunal Chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako, spoke the unanimous judgment of the 3-man panel. He revealed that the votes of Senator Ohere's of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was inflated in a whopping nine polling units in Ajaokuta Local Government. Talk about an election twist! π€―
Now, here's the question we're dying to ask: Are you following the news of your respective state's election tribunals? π€
Stay tuned for more updates as the Nigerian political scene continues to unfold. π’
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The EiE Nigeria Team.