In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the 2023 presidential election, the Supreme Court has announced a hearing date for Abubarkar Atiku’s petition against President Bola Tinubu’s election victory.
Atiku, the candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), filed a comprehensive 35-ground appeal on September 19. This appeal challenges the verdict of the presidential election petitions, which had previously upheld Tinubu’s victory in the hotly contested election.
The five-member panel responsible for reviewing these appeals, led by Justice Hassan Tsammani, had previously dismissed the petitions filed by Atiku and his counterpart from the Labour Party, Peter Obi. The dismissal was based on the panel’s assertion that the appeals lacked the necessary merit to overturn the previous decision.
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Notably, Atiku is not backing down. He has taken the extra step of applying to the Supreme Court for permission to introduce fresh evidence. This new evidence is said to have been obtained from Chicago State University and could potentially have a significant impact on the case.
Atiku’s central claim revolves around allegations of discrepancies and forgery in President Tinubu’s academic records. The former Vice President is pushing for the apex court to declare the election results void, which would effectively remove Tinubu from office.
This case has been a focal point of national attention, and the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on Monday, October 23, will undoubtedly add another layer of suspense to the unfolding drama surrounding the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
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