Atikus petition against buhari to get judgement date
You're referring to the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), against the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections.
On July 5, 2019, Atiku Abubakar filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) challenging the outcome of the election, alleging that the election was marred by irregularities and that the results were manipulated to favor President Buhari.
The petition was filed on behalf of Atiku Abubakar by his lead counsel, Dr. Livy Uzoukwu (SAN). The petitioners are seeking the nullification of the election and a declaration that Atiku Abubakar is the rightful winner of the election.
The petition is based on several grounds, including:
- Non-compliance with the Electoral Act and the Constitution of Nigeria.
- Non-compliance with the guidelines and regulations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- Irregularities and malpractices during the election.
- Non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the Constitution regarding the conduct of the election.
The petitioners are also seeking an order directing INEC to issue a certificate of return to Atiku Abubakar as the winner of the election.
The case has been ongoing since July 2019, with several hearings and adjournments. On January 14, 2020, the tribunal fixed February 13, 2020, as the date for the judgment.
However, on February 12, 2020, the tribunal adjourned the judgment to March 6, 2020, citing the need for the parties to file additional briefs and respond to each other's arguments.
The judgment is expected to be delivered on March 6, 2020, and it will determine the fate of the petition and the outcome of the 2019 presidential election.