Presidential Election Petition Tribunal 2023 Update: Nigeria braces for key decisions with the countdown to September 6th, potentially reshaping its political future.
APM, Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Peter Obi (Labour Party)
The clock is ticking, and the anticipation is palpable! The Presidential Election Tribunal in Abuja is gearing up to deliver its much-awaited judgment on the petitions challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 6th!
Did You Know? Back in May, we at mandynews.com were among the first to report that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal decided to merge the petitions from various political parties. This move was part of the pre-hearing report on the petition and the unveiling of the trial schedule.
The Tribunal didn’t stop there. In a strategic move, it reserved judgment on the petitions filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party. Why? To ensure that these judgements are delivered simultaneously with that of Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
The Spotlight on the Tribunal
Since the 2023 presidential election, the Tribunal has been the epicenter of Nigeria’s political discourse. Established with the primary aim to hear and determine petitions arising from the presidential election, it has been inundated with petitions. Parties in the fray include the bigwigs: the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party, and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Latest Update
The tribunal has announced that the final judgement on the petitions will be delivered on September 6th, 2023. This announcement has caused anxiety among politicians and the general public, as they await the verdicts of the tribunal.
Petitions
The PDP and the Labour Party have filed petitions against the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu, who won the presidential election. The petitions allege irregularities and malpractices during the election. The PDP has also filed a petition against the election of 25 state governors.
Tinubu’s Defense
Tinubu has denied the allegations of irregularities and malpractices during the election. Former minister Babatunde Fashola has also denied rumors that he is writing a judgement in favor of Tinubu.
Tribunal’s Decision
The tribunal has been hearing the petitions since May 2023. The judges have reserved judgement after adopting the written addresses on preliminary objections and final written addresses of the parties involved. The decision of the tribunal will have a significant impact on the political landscape of Nigeria.
Conclusion
The final judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will be delivered on September 6th, 2023. The decision of the tribunal will determine the outcome of the 2023 presidential election and the election of 25 state governors. The verdict will have a significant impact on the political landscape of Nigeria. We will keep you updated on the latest developments.
