Atiku vs buhari latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates on the Atiku vs Buhari presidential election in Nigeria:

Recent Developments:

  1. Atiku's Petition: On February 13, 2019, Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23, 2019, presidential election. Atiku is seeking to nullify the election and declare himself the winner.
  2. Buhari's Response: On February 15, 2019, President Buhari's legal team filed a response to Atiku's petition, denying all the allegations made by Atiku and his party. The APC also asked the tribunal to dismiss Atiku's petition for lacking in merit.
  3. Tribunal Hearing: The PEPT has scheduled the hearing of Atiku's petition for March 6, 2019. The tribunal has also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to produce all the electoral materials used in the election.
  4. Atiku's Witnesses: Atiku has listed several witnesses, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to testify in his petition. However, the APC has raised objections to the inclusion of Obasanjo as a witness, citing lack of relevance to the petition.
  5. Buhari's Witnesses: The APC has also listed several witnesses, including INEC officials, to testify in its defense. The party has denied all the allegations made by Atiku and his party, and has asked the tribunal to dismiss the petition.

Latest News Updates:

  1. Atiku's Team Claims Victory: Atiku's legal team has claimed that their analysis of the election results shows that their candidate won the election by a wide margin. However, the APC has dismissed these claims as baseless and lacking in evidence.
  2. INEC Denies Altering Results: INEC has denied allegations that it altered the results of the election to favor the APC. The commission has also denied claims that it was involved in rigging the election.
  3. International Community Monitoring: The international community, including the United States, the European Union, and the African Union, has been monitoring the situation in Nigeria and has called for peaceful resolution of the dispute.
  4. Nigerians Divided: The election dispute has divided Nigerians, with many supporting Atiku's petition and others backing Buhari's victory. The situation has also led to tensions and protests in some parts of the country.

Key Quotes:

  1. Atiku: "I am confident that the tribunal will do justice and declare me the winner of the election."
  2. Buhari: "I am confident that the tribunal will dismiss Atiku's petition and uphold my victory."
  3. INEC Chairman: "We are committed to ensuring that the election is free, fair, and credible, and we will not be swayed by any external influence."

Stay Tuned: This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.