Supreme Court dismisses suit against Shettima’s double nomination
The PDP had claimed that Shettima’s nomination as Tinubu’s running mate was in breach of the provisions of sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1)(2) of the Electoral Act, 2022.
Court fines HDP 2019 presidential candidate N40m for trying to stop Tinubu’s inauguration
The court ruled that Owuru’s attempt to revive the case that was dismissed in 2019 was made to bring lower courts into conflict with the supremacy of the apex court.
Obi, Atiku get three weeks to prove case against Tinubu as Tribunal consolidates oppositions’...
They argue that Mr Tinubu did not met the constitutional requirements of being declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and will need seven weeks to prove it.
Again, court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s suit against SSS
Ms Nyako was said to have gone for an official assignment.
Supreme Court to deliver judgement on Shettima’s alleged double nomination May 26
If affirmed, Mr Shettima’s disqualification could truncate the swearing in of Bola Tinubu as president since they ran a joint ticket.
Tribunal rules on live broadcast of court proceedings
The All Progressives Congress APC) and President-elect Bola Tinubu had opposed the applications for live broadcast of court proceedings separately filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP).
Tribunal: Tinubu, APC, oppose consolidation of oppositions’ petitions
On their part, Tinubu, APC and Kabiru Masari vehemently opposed the proposal on the ground that it will among other reasons, affect the court in arriving at the substantial justice of the case.
Tribunal: LP, Obi to call 50 witnesses against Tinubu’s victory
Kalu said his clients will require seven weeks to present its case because they still are still experiencing some hiccups with its dealings with INEC.
Tribunal to merge petitions challenging Tinubu’s election
In line with Paragraph 50 of the First Schedule to the Electoral Act, the tribunal led by Justice Haruna Tsammani said on Saturday, May 20, that it has the authority to consolidate the petitions and adjudicate on them collectively.