Court Adjourned Atiku Petition Against Tinubu To May 18
The Presidential Election Petition Court has postponed the continuation of the pre-hearing of the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar against the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, of the All Progressives Congress until Thursday, May 18, 2023.
The case marked CA/PEPC/05/2023 aims to challenge the declaration of Tinubu as the president-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The case consists of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Bola Tinubu, and the APC as the 1st to 3rd respondents respectively, with the PDP and Atiku as the petitioners.
Chris Uche (SAN) represented the PDP and Atiku at the pre-hearing on Thursday morning and expressed their interest in the matter to the tribunal, stating, “I have the permission of Wole Olanikpekun to indicate interest first in number 2.”
The postponement of the case has resulted in mixed reactions from the public, with some saying that the delay only adds to the already long and complicated legal process while others believe that it is necessary to ensure justice is properly served.
The case is being closely watched by both the political and general public as it will determine the outcome of the presidential election and the future of the country.
The PDP and Atiku’s petition are grounded on several claims of malpractice during the election and alleged manipulation of results.
It is expected that the pre-hearing sessions will provide more information on the specific claims and arguments of both parties before the case is heard in full.
Overall, the decision to postpone the pre-hearing of the petition by the PDP and Atiku against the President-elect, Tinubu, until May 18th, 2023, highlights the complexity and importance of the case in determining the outcome of the presidential elections and the future of Nigeria.
The public eagerly awaits the outcome as justice is sought for all parties involved.
