Breaking: Nigerian Appeal Court affirms tribunal will rule on Peter Obi, Atiku’s petitions on Wednesday, announces live streaming of decision
The court also stated that eager television stations would be permitted to broadcast verdicts live.
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will rule on petitions contesting Bola Tinubu’s election victory on September 6, 2023, according to official confirmation from Nigeria’s Court of Appeal.
The court also stated that eager television stations would be permitted to broadcast verdicts live.
It was earlier reported on Monday that the PEPT in Abuja had scheduled its decision-making on petitions contesting President Tinubu’s election for September 6.
TheNigerian stated in May that the Tribunal amalgamated the petitions submitted by the various political parties when delivering the trial schedule and the pre-hearing report on the petition.
In order to give the verdicts on the same day as Peter Obi of the Labour Party, it also reserved judgement on the petitions submitted by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The following petitions are currently being heard by the Presidential Election Petition Court: CA/PEPC/03/2023 between Mr. Peter Gregory Obi & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors; CA/PEPC/04/2023 between Allied Peoples Movement VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 4 Ors; and CA/PEPC/05/2023 between Abubakar Atiku & Anor.
“These judgements will be televised live by interested Television Stations for the public to follow in an effort to encourage transparency and openness.”
“Accreditation is the only way to enter the Court’s grounds. The Courtroom will only be open to accredited parties, including solicitors and political party officials.The public is encouraged to watch proceedings on television if they are interested.
“Please call Samira at 08164483081 or Josephine at 08037052260 for accreditation-related questions.
The message continues, “We urge for the General Public’s maximum assistance to achieve a hitch-free exercise, kindly.
