Our reporter/ As expected, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the the evidence of certificate forgery from Chicago State University presented by Atiku Abubakar the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party against President Bola Tinubu.
The court cited the expiration of the time limit by the Electoral Act, noting that petitioner shall not be allowed to amend their petitions after the 21 days allowed by law.
Citing section 182 of the Electoral Ect, Justice Inyang Okoro says Atiku failed to apply to the court to amend his petition to bring fresh evidence against Tinubu.
Okoro stated that it is shocking to have Atiku’s argument in print knowing how election petitions have suffered delays in the past.
Consequently, he said, since the Presidential Election Petition Court has no jurisdiction to entertain fresh evidence, the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to accept fresh evidence.
Justice Okoro further noted that Atiku’s attempt to introduce fresh evidence with a view to extend the time to adjudicate the case is unfortunate.
Consequently, he said, since the Presidential Election Petition Court has no jurisdiction to entertain fresh evidence, the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to accept fresh evidence.
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