Supreme Court Backtracks, Announces Thursday to Deliver Judgment on Obi and Atiku Appeals, Potentially to Preempt the Outcome of the FBI and CIA Release of Tinubu’s Records.Â
Abuja, Nigeria – The entire nation’s attention is riveted on the impending judgment from the Supreme Court of Nigeria, set to be delivered this Thursday.
The focal point of this high-stakes case is the destiny of President Bola Tinubu, who is now grappling with appeals to unseat him from the highest office in the land.
This development has reverberated across the political spectrum, sending shockwaves throughout the country.
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The Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision is expected to shed light on the swirling controversy surrounding Mr. Tinubu’s educational qualifications and, by extension, the legitimacy of his presidency.
The Supreme Court’s intentions were formally made public through a court document with the seal of Registrar Zainab Garba. This document clearly laid out the schedule for October 26, asserting, “Take notice that judgment will be delivered in the above-mentioned matter on THURSDAY, the 26th day of October 2023, before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, situated at the Law Court District Area, Abuja.” The suit number, SUTNO.Sc/CV/ 935/ 2023, was prominently displayed in the top right-hand corner.
The crux of the matter revolves around a fundamental question: Did the presidential election petitions tribunal, convened by the Court of Appeal, err in dismissing appeals brought by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) on the basis of lacking merit?
Of significant concern is the revelation of allegations of certificate forgery attributed to Mr. Tinubu, as presented by Mr. Abubakar. The apex court now faces the formidable task of weighing the sufficiency of the evidence put forward and considering whether it carries the potential to overturn the results of the presidential election that took place on February 25. Moreover, the court is poised to assess whether these allegations could lead to the disqualification of President Tinubu and his political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), on grounds of electoral law violations.
This pivotal moment has thrust the Supreme Court into the spotlight, bestowing upon it substantial discretionary power to determine the admissibility of this fresh evidence. This responsibility raises crucial questions concerning political integrity and ethical standards. The decision to be unveiled on Thursday is poised to reshape the nation’s political landscape and potentially set a precedent for the handling of similar issues in the future.
Nigeria is on tenterhooks as the Supreme Court of Nigeria readies itself to pronounce judgment. The ramifications extend far beyond the courtroom, with the potential to impact the country’s political stability and the credibility of its democratic institutions.
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It is worth noting that the Supreme Court’s decision to expedite the judgment, potentially to preempt any outcomes from the release of Mr. Tinubu’s records by U.S. agencies such as the FBI and CIA.
