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Atiku Abubakar Shares New Photos As He Attends A Dinner At American University Of Nigeria

The 2023 Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar recently shared new pictures of himself as he attended a dinner at American University of Nigeria. The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar posted the new pictures on his verified Instagram account. Check out the screen capture of the post below;

  19 hours ago ago
Atiku Abubakar Shares New Photos As He Attends A Dinner At American University Of Nigeria

POLITICS

Atiku's Spokesperson, Daniel Bwala Reacts After Court Dismissed His Petition On Tinubu's Eligibility

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by the Presidential Candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar challenging the eligibility of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to contest for the 2023 Presidential Election. Recall that Atiku Abubakar filed a suit stating that Tinubu's running mate, Kashim Shettima ran for two elective positions, and as a result of that, the eligibility of Tinubu is subject to questioning.

  1 day ago ago
Atiku's Spokesperson, Daniel Bwala Reacts After Court Dismissed His Petition On Tinubu's Eligibility

OTHERS

People's Democratic Party, Presidential Candidate, Not pleased With The Supreme Court's Rulling.

According to PunchNews, People's Democratic Party presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has responded to the Supreme Court's dismissal of his party's lawsuit to disqualify Kashim Shettima as the All Progressives Congress vice presidential nominee.  In his words, Atiku said the dropping of the case was not a setback for him and his party.   Remember that Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of the presidential election, However, both the People's Democratic Party and the Labor Party rejected the election

  1 day ago ago
People's Democratic Party, Presidential Candidate, Not pleased With The Supreme Court's Rulling.

POLITICS

Atiku's Lawyer Told Me Atiku'll Be Sworn In If Court Finds Shettima Guilty Of Double Nomination-Paul Uwadima

It is common knowledge that in a petition the PDP filed in court, the party argued that Kashim Shettima committed double nomination by accepting to be Bola Tinubu's running mate in the presidential election at a time when he was still a senatorial candidate and it is a breach of the electoral act.

  3 days ago ago
Atiku's Lawyer Told Me Atiku'll Be Sworn In If Court Finds Shettima Guilty Of Double Nomination-Paul Uwadima

POLITICS

Atiku reacts as Supreme Court nullifies PDP suit against Tinubu's Vice President-Elect, Shettima

The former Vice President and Presidential candidate of People Democratic Party PDP, Ahlaji Atiku Abubakar has taken to his official Twitter handle to react as Supreme Court dismissed his case against the Vice President-Elect, Senator Kashim Shettima. Atiku, while reacting to the apex Court's judgement, said, the Supreme Court's dismissal of the case of the People Democratic Party (PDP) is not a setback to his quest for justice.

  1 day ago ago
Atiku reacts as Supreme Court nullifies PDP suit against Tinubu's Vice President-Elect, Shettima

POLITICS

Atiku Reveals What His Supporters Should Do After Court Dismissed His Case Against Bola Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last general elections, Atiku Abubakar has revealed what his supporters should do after the Supreme Court dismissed his case against the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recall that the apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel, on Friday, held that an appeal the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, filed to challenge the legality of Tinubu's candidacy, lacked merit.

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Atiku Reveals What His Supporters Should Do After Court Dismissed His Case Against Bola Tinubu

POLITICS

Tribunal: Let's Hope Obi&Atiku Will Accept Tinubu As Being The Will Of God And Stop Fighting It–FFK

As the Supreme Court dismissed the PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar's lawsuit challenging Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ability to run in the 2023 presidential election. Atiku said in his lawsuit that Kashim Shettima should be disqualified because he was already campaigning for a senatorial position when Tinubu chose him to be his running mate.

  1 day ago ago
Tribunal: Let's Hope Obi&Atiku Will Accept Tinubu As Being The Will Of God And Stop Fighting It–FFK

OTHERS

INEC fighting proxy war for Tinubu on drug, dual citizenship allegations, Atiku tells tribunal

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of fighting a proxy war for President-elect Bola Tinubu on the drug and dual citizenship allegations against him. Atiku told the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that in so doing, the electoral body has abandoned its role as a neutral umpire.

  8 days ago ago
INEC fighting proxy war for Tinubu on drug, dual citizenship allegations, Atiku tells tribunal

POLITICS

Atiku Didn't get 25% votes in FCT, which is a Mandatory requirement in the constitution-Paul Uwadima

The PDP, in a court petition, has alleged that Kashim Shettima engaged in double nomination, claiming that he accepted the position of Bola Tinubu's running mate in the presidential election while still being a senatorial candidate. According to the party, this action violates the electoral act.

  3 days ago ago
Atiku Didn't get 25% votes in FCT, which is a Mandatory requirement in the constitution-Paul Uwadima

POLITICS

Atiku's Lawyer Told Me Atiku'll Be Sworn In If Court Finds Shettima Guilty Of Double Nomination-Paul Uwadima

It is widely known that in a legal petition filed by the PDP in court, the party contended that Kashim Shettima committed a violation of the electoral act by accepting to be Bola Tinubu's running mate in the presidential election while he was still a senatorial candidate. However, Paul Uwadima, an author and political analyst, shared details of a conversation he had with one of the lawyers representing the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar.

  3 days ago ago
Atiku's Lawyer Told Me Atiku'll Be Sworn In If Court Finds Shettima Guilty Of Double Nomination-Paul Uwadima

POLITICS

INEC Asked The Court To Strikeout Paragraphs Where Tinubu Qualifications Were Mentioned - Lawyers

At the Presidential Election Tribunal Appeal Court, lawyers for Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party have criticized INEC for taking a position in the election dispute rather than serving as an impartial arbiter. According to Atiku Abubakar's lawyer Mike Ozekhome, INEC urged the court to strike out passages where the PDP cited Bola Tinubu's qualification in the appeal during today's hearing at the tribunal.

  7 days ago ago
INEC Asked The Court To Strikeout Paragraphs Where Tinubu Qualifications Were Mentioned - Lawyers

POLITICS

Atiku Lawyer Said Atiku Will Be Sworn In If Court Finds Shetima Guilty Of Double Nomination-Paul Uwadima

Paul Uwadima, a political analyst and author, recently shared details of a conversation he had with one of the lawyers representing Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the PDP. The lawyer, who holds the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), reportedly informed Paul that if the court determines the guilt of Shettima in the case of double nomination, Atiku would assume office.

  3 days ago ago
Atiku Lawyer Said Atiku Will Be Sworn In If Court Finds Shetima Guilty Of Double Nomination-Paul Uwadima

POLITICS

Tribunal: Atiku Makes Fresh Claims Against INEC Over Tinubu’s Drug, Dual Citizenship Offences

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has told the presidential election petition tribunal in Abuja that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot defend Bola Tinubu's drug-peddling and dual citizenship allegations. According to Leadership reports, Atiku made this call on Friday, May 19, insisting that the electoral body has no legal rights to defend the president-elect on his eligibility and qualification as a candidate at the presidential polls.

  7 days ago ago
Tribunal: Atiku Makes Fresh Claims Against INEC Over Tinubu’s Drug, Dual Citizenship Offences

POLITICS

The Issues Are Getting Narrower- Atiku Tells Court, Asks For 3 Weeks To Prove Case Against Tinubu

It is no longer news that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar is currently in court challenging the emergence of Bola Tinubu as president-elect.Recall that over the last couple of days, the presidential election petition court sitting in Abuja, has been hearing the presentations of Atiku's legal team.

  7 days ago ago
The Issues Are Getting Narrower- Atiku Tells Court, Asks For 3 Weeks To Prove Case Against Tinubu

POLITICS

INEC Ought Not To Be Here To Fight The Battle Of BAT, INEC Ought To Be Neutral - Atiku Tells Court

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias. According to Atiku, INEC is fighting a proxy war for President-elect Bola Tinubu on the drug and dual citizenship allegations against him.

  8 days ago ago
INEC Ought Not To Be Here To Fight The Battle Of BAT, INEC Ought To Be Neutral - Atiku Tells Court

POLITICS

"A Man Who Begged me For Money Became Gov. Yahaya Bello's Comm. 2 Weeks Later -Atiku Abubakar (Kogi)

Atiku Abubakar, a Nigerian analyst from Kogi State, recently commended Governor Yahaya Bello for his impact on the lives of youths in the state. During his address, he recounted a story of how a man became a commissioner in Kogi State only two weeks after he approached Atiku for financial assistance.

  13 days ago ago

POLITICS

Atiku seeks 3 weeks to call 100 witnesses against Tinubu in court.

According to Vanguard, Former Vice President and People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has requested a three-week timeframe to present 100 witnesses in his case against President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. At the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, Atiku's legal team, led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, disclosed their plans, including expert witnesses and individuals they would ask the court to compel to testify.

  7 days ago ago
Atiku seeks 3 weeks to call 100 witnesses against Tinubu in court.

POLITICS

PEPC: I Need Three Weeks To Call 100 Witnesses Against Tinubu - Atiku Tells Court

Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is challenging the outcome of the presidential election held on February 25. He has requested three weeks to call 100 witnesses to prove his case against the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

  7 days ago ago
PEPC: I Need Three Weeks To Call 100 Witnesses Against Tinubu - Atiku Tells Court

POLITICS

Atiku Reveals INEC's Alleged Proxy War for Tinubu on Drug and Dual Citizenship Allegations

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, Atiku Abubakar, accused the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) of fighting a proxy war for the president-elect Bola Tinubu over drug and dual citizenship accusations against him. According to Sun News, Atiku told the Presidential Elections Petition Court (PEPC) that the electoral body had thus relinquished its role as a neutral arbitrator.

  7 days ago ago
Atiku Reveals INEC's Alleged Proxy War for Tinubu on Drug and Dual Citizenship Allegations

POLITICS

Blinken’s call to Tinubu demoralizing, says Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed his criticism and described the phone call between President-elect Bola Tinubu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as "demoralizing." Atiku claimed that the call acknowledged what he referred to as a "fraudulent election" in Nigeria. The call, which took place on Tuesday, was intended to emphasize the US's commitment to strengthening relations with Nigeria's next administration.

  9 days ago ago
Blinken’s call to Tinubu demoralizing, says Atiku