Atiku and buhari tribunals latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the Atiku and Buhari tribunals:
Atiku vs Buhari: Tribunal Verdict
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has delivered its verdict on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.
Tribunal's Ruling
On September 11, 2019, the tribunal dismissed the petition, upholding the victory of President Buhari. The tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their allegations of irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act.
Atiku's Reaction
Atiku Abubakar, the PDP candidate, has expressed disappointment with the tribunal's verdict, describing it as a "miscarriage of justice". He has vowed to appeal the decision at the Supreme Court.
Buhari's Reaction
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the tribunal's verdict, describing it as a "victory for democracy". He has urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful, while also congratulating the tribunal for upholding the will of the people.
Latest Developments
- The PDP has filed an appeal against the tribunal's verdict at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the decision.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has also filed a counter-appeal, seeking to uphold the tribunal's verdict.
- The Supreme Court has fixed October 14, 2019, for the hearing of the appeals.
Key Issues
- The tribunal's verdict has sparked controversy over the conduct of the 2019 presidential election, with both sides accusing each other of irregularities and fraud.
- The issue of the use of the Smart Card Readers (SCRs) has been a major point of contention, with the PDP alleging that the SCRs were used to rig the election in favor of the APC.
- The tribunal's decision has also raised questions about the independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Nigeria.
Stay Tuned
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