Emeka Ejere|
The presidential election petition tribunal on Wednesday hed that President Muhammadu Buhari is qualified to contest the 2019 presidential election.
In a ruling at its resumed sitting, the tribunal said the evidence tendered by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows that Buhari was qualified to run for president.
The ruling was read out by Muhammed Garba, the head of the appeal court panel.
The latest ruling on Buhari’s qualification is the ninth so far delivered at least nine on the petition challenging the outcome of the presidential election.
The tribunal had earlier held that…
-There is no need for vice president Yemi Osinbajo to be joined in the matter citing section 178 of the 1999 constitution contrary to Atiku and PDP’s position.
-Refused to strike out some of the documents and witnesses brought forward by the PDP and Atiku as requested by the defense team.
- Affirmed Atiku’s right to challenge President Buhari’s victory.
- Dismissed Atiku’s claim that security agencies rigged the election
- ATIKU is not from Cameroon and qualified to file the petition
More to follow…
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