Supreme Court to hear Atiku’s request for acceptance of deposition, document against Tinubu.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed October 23, 2023, as the date for hearing the appeal brought forward by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This appeal challenges the outcome of the 2023 election, which declared President Bola Tinubu as the winner.
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The notification of this upcoming hearing was conveyed in a notice signed by Zainab M. Garba, a Supreme Court registrar, on October 19, 2023. The notice explicitly states, “Take notice that the appeal/motion will be listed for hearing before the Supreme Court of Nigeria sitting at Abuja on Monday, 23rd day of October 2023.
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Furthermore, the notice emphasizes that the service of the notice complies with the relevant legal regulations, ensuring that it is deemed properly served, in accordance with Order 2 Rule 1(2) of the Supreme Court Rules 1985, as amended.
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At the core of this legal battle, Mr. Atiku is disputing the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, which not only dismissed his initial petition but also upheld President Tinubu’s electoral triumph.
Mr. Atiku’s appeal hinges on various grounds, including allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act by the Independent National Electoral Commission, claims of corrupt practices, and the accusation of President Tinubu’s forgery of his Chicago State University certificate.
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In response to these allegations, the legal team representing President Tinubu has urged the Supreme Court to uphold the tribunal’s previous judgment and to reject Mr. Atiku’s fresh evidence. They argue that Mr. Atiku’s appeal constitutes an abuse of the court process.
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The legal community and the nation as a whole are closely watching this upcoming hearing, as it carries significant implications for the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. The Supreme Court’s decision will ultimately determine whether the election results stand or if they face potential revision based on the claims presented in the appeal
