The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal began pre-hearing the petitions challenging the outcome of the February 25 presidential election today in Abuja, Jkcyno news reports.
You’d recall that we gave Situation Report from the Tribunal in Abuja (video) as all eyes were fixated on the judges.
Some Nigerians were under the scorching sun were seen with placards outside the premises of the court, chanting “Freedom song” as they demand for their votes to count.
Earlier, Peter Gregory Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour party arrived the court in his usual vivacious manner, chatting and greeting the Lawyers, even the opposition lawyers.
Meanwhile, the lead counsel for Peter Obi, Dr Onyechi ikpeazụ SAN will join from Wednesday 10th of May 2023, the new date for hearing.
He was at the Supreme Court for Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State’s final case today.
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Meanwhile, the Imposter who was sent to scatter Labour party, Lamidi Apapa was no where to be found as the authentic Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure was in court with Peter Obi.
However, The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja adjourned the pre-hearing of the petitions by Labour Party and its candidate, Peter Obi to Wednesday enable parties agree on issues for determination.
Justice Haruna Tsammani had on Monday directed lawyers in the matter to examine the documents they wish to object or agree with and file all the issues for pre-hearing determination.
Earlier, the counsel to Obi and LP, Levi Uzoukwu (SAN) said he has filed answers to the questions raised on the direction of the proceedings.
Similarly, lawyers to APC, Tinubu, and INEC, Lateef Fagbemi, Wole Olanipekun, A.B. Mahmoud, all Senior Advocates of Nigeria, informed the tribunal that they have responded to the questions raised on the pre-hearing proceedings.
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