Atiku takes 2023 presidential election challenge to Supreme Court
According to Atiku's legal team, the Tribunal's findings do not accurately reflect the grounds outlined in his original petition.
Atiku in court
Recommended articles
![Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria's Senate President [Vanguard]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria's Senate President [Vanguard]")
Atiku seeks to nullify the judgment that upheld the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election, which was rendered on September 6.
Atiku's Notice of Appeal, consisting of 35 grounds, asserts that the Presidential Election Petition Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, made critical errors and miscarriages of justice in its findings and conclusions regarding Atiku's petition challenging the declaration of Tinubu as President by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The Notice of Appeal, filed by Atiku's lead counsel, Chief Chris Uche, SAN, implores the Supreme Court to set aside the entirety of the Tribunal's findings and conclusions. According to Atiku's legal team, these findings do not accurately reflect the grounds outlined in his original petition.
ADVERTISEMENT
At the core of Atiku's appeal is the contention that the Tribunal made a legal error by failing to invalidate the presidential election held on February 25, 2023. Atiku claims that INEC conducted the election in clear violation of the Electoral Act of 2022, citing substantial evidence of grave and gross misrepresentation.
Atiku's argument is further bolstered by the "doctrine of legitimate expectation," which he believes should be considered in this case.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
FG to deploy 100 electric buses for carbon-neutral future
FG approves promotion for 32,361 security, service personnel
Nigeria urges release of Niger Republic's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum
3 traditional rulers die in Ogbomoso auto crash - FRSC
PDP reacts to Appeal Court's decision on Governor Otti's election
Court of Appeal upholds Alex Otti's election victory, dismisses PDP, APC appeals
MURIC urges President Tinubu to reject proposed LGBT accord
APC aims for victory in Edo 2024 elections – Senate President Akpabio
NASS will address Nigeria’s security for rapid socio-economic development - Sen. Jibrin
Pulse Sports
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Track legend signs mouthwatering deal with luxurious wristwatch brand
Sha'Carri Richardson: World's fastest woman reportedly bags $20,000,000 endorsement deal
She needs a break - Super Falcons coach explains Ashleigh Plumptre's absence from team
Sergio Ramos makes Champions League history 31 years after Daniel Amokachi
Thiago Silva recalls TB fright ahead of Chelsea debut
ADVERTISEMENT
![Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani [Twitter:@NewsCentralTV]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani [Twitter:@NewsCentralTV]")