We May Not Call All Our Witnesses To Appear Before The Tribunal - Ben Anachebe
A lawyer who is representing the Labour Party in the Presidential Election Tribunal, Ben Anachebe, has urged Nigerians not to worry themselves over Labour Party's inability to present witnesses before the tribunal despite telling the tribunal that they have a number of witnesses. According to Ben Anachebe, the Labour Party may end up calling only 7 or 10 witnesses to appear before the presidential election tribunal.
Lagos Tribunal Dismisses Petition Consolidation
The Lagos Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed an application by Mr. Tunde Rhodes-Vivour, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, to consolidate his petition with that of the party. Rhodes-Vivour had filed a petition challenging the victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, in the 2019 governorship election.
No Tribunal Anywhere In The World Has Sacked A Sitting President; Tinubu Won't Be Affected - Lawyer
Bashir Badru, a legal practitioner in Kano State, has said that the newly sworn-in President, Bola Tinubu, won't be distracted by the petitions challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. While speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Badru expressed confidence that Tinubu won't be affected by the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT) ruling, adding that no tribunal anywhere in the world has ever sacked a sitting president.
Public Reaction to Ogun State Governorship Tribunal: Impact on Electoral System Perception
The recent proceedings of the Ogun State governorship tribunal have sparked widespread public interest and ignited discussions about the state's electoral system. As citizens eagerly await the tribunal's ruling on the validity of the governorship election, the public's reaction to these proceedings has become a trendy topic.
We May Not Call All Our Witnesses To Appear Before The Tribunal - Ben Anachebe
Ben Anachebe, an attorney representing the Labour Party before the Presidential Election Tribunal, has advised Nigerians not to worry about the party's inability to present witnesses before the tribunal despite the party's claims that it has a number of witnesses. According to Ben Anachebe, the Labour Party is only permitted to call seven to ten witnesses to give testimony before the presidential election tribunal.
Please, If You Find Yourself In Abuja, You Can Stroll Into The Tribunal & Spend 30min There—Melaye
During a meeting held by the PDP, the spokesperson of the party, Dino Melaye, urged all supporters of the PDP living in Abuja to create some time to attend the tribunal in Abuja. Dino Melaye pleaded with them to just go there for 30 minutes or an hour just to show support for the party and to let the world know that the party is reliable.
PDP, Udom Emmanuel Petition APC, Nsima Ekere at Akwa Ibom Election Petition Tribunal
Vanguard news reported that the Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Uyo, on Tuesday, May 24, 2023, commenced pre-hearing in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Udom Emmanuel, challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Nsima Ekere, in the March 9, 2019 governorship election in the state.
Ondo tribunal strikes out LP petition against APC, Ojogo
The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday, struck out the petition filed by the candidate of Labour Party (LP) against the House of Representatives member-elect, Hon. Donald Ojogo, on the February 25 general election in the Ilaje/ Ese-Odo Federal Constituency.
Ondo Tribunal Validates Rep Member-elect Tunji-Ojo's Victory
According to Vangaurd News report, In a significant victory for the representative member-elect, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Ondo State Election Tribunal has struck out a petition challenging his electoral victory. The decision by the tribunal has affirmed the legitimacy of the election results, putting an end to the legal dispute and solidifying the mandate given to Tunji-Ojo by the electorate.
I'll Be Glad To See You Walk Into The Tribunal Venue To Show Support For The PDP— Melaye to Makinde
During a meeting held by the PDP, the spokesperson of the party, Dino Melaye, commented on the speech given by Gov. Seyi Makinde. And made reference to the point where he said the healing had started. Dino stated that he would be glad to see him walk into the tribunal venue to show support for the PDP.
No Tribunal Anywhere In The World Has Sacked A Sitting President, Tinubu Won't Be Affected — Lawyer ,Bashir Badru
Bashir Badru, a legal practitioner from Kano State, has revealed that the new President, Bola Tinubu, will not be distracted by the petitions challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. In an interview with News Central TV, Badru confidently stated that Tinubu will not be affected by any ruling from the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT), as no tribunal anywhere in the world has ever sacked a sitting president.
Peter Obi Given Three-Week Deadline to Submit Petitions Against Tinubu's Victory
According to The Punch, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Peter Obi and the Labour Party have been instructed to present their joint petition challenging Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory in the 2023 election within a timeframe of three weeks. In addition, the Tribunal has mandated President-elect Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission to defend Tinubu's victory within a period of five days.
No tribunal anywhere in the world has sacked a sitting president, Tinubu will not be affected–Bashir Ahmad
Bashir Badru, a legal practitioner hailing from Kano State, has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu will not allow himself to be diverted by the petitions contesting the results of the 2023 presidential election. In an interview with News Central TV, Badru expressed his unwavering belief that Tinubu would remain unaffected by any rulings from the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT), drawing attention to the fact that no tribunal worldwide has ever removed a sitting president.
Tribunal Merges PDP, LP, and APM's Petitions
In a recent development in Nigeria's political landscape, the Election Petition Tribunal has merged the petitions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) challenging the outcome of the 2023 general elections in the country.
Seyi should walk into tribunal & demonstrate to the world that the healing process has started- Dino
Senator Dino Melaye, the gubernatorial candidate for Kogi state under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his desire for the governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, to support the party at the tribunal. During a meeting with some PDP governors in Bauchi state, Melaye, who also served as a spokesperson for the PDP's 2023 presidential candidate, urged Makinde to be present at the tribunal venue to show his support for the PDP and their presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Rivers APC Withdraws Petition Against PDP, INEC
The Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal has struck out the petition filed by the All Progressive Congress (APC) following the withdrawal by the party’s counsel. With this withdrawal, the governorship candidate of the APC, Tonye Cole remains the only petitioner against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Fubara Siminalayi.
Femi Falana Reveals Petition Can Be Determined Within 60 Days If An Appeal Is Made To The Tribunal
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has revealed that if an appeal made in the tribunal judgement they can determine the case within sixty days, instead of the one hundred and eighty days provided by the law. Falana further stated that it is constitutionally stated that the petition against the victory of an elected official must be determined within a period of one hundred and eighty days.
Today's Headlines:I’m not deterred by Tinubu’s inauguration -Obi; I’ll Live Up Too Expectations -BAT
May 29: I’m not deterred by Tinubu’s inauguration, Obi opens up Photo Credit: Nigerian Tribune Peter Obi, the flag-bearer of the Labour Party (LP), has said he would not be deterred by the inauguration of Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu.
Peter Obi to present petitions against Tinubu in three weeks
Punch Newspapers reports that in accordance with a three-week deadline set by the Presidential Election appeal Tribunal, Peter Obi and the Labour Party must submit their joint appeal contesting Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's election victory in 2023. The Tribunal further ruled that Tinubu, the president-elect, must within five days defend his victory with the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Victory For Seyi Makinde As Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance Candidate's Petition Against The Gov
The Action Alliance (AA) and its gubernatorial candidate, Babatunde Samson Ajala, have had their petition against governor Seyi Makinde dismissed by the Oyo State governorship election petition tribunal. The verdict was given on Friday by a three-member tribunal chaired by Justice Ejiro Emudainohwu. Other Members of the panel are Justices Baraka Wali and I. S. Galadima, they were also present during the tribunal's session in Ibadan, the state capital.