25% In Abuja: INEC Speaks On FCT Special Status In Final Address

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in its final written address on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar said the FCT has no special status. Counsel to INEC, Abubakar Mahmoud noted that in line with section 134 of the … Read more

Presidential Election Petition: APM Closes Case Against Tinubu

APM

…Court fixes July 14 for adoption EkoHotBlog reports that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has closed its case seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu as president at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The online news platform reports that Aisha Abubakar, the party’s Assistant Welfare Director, and the … Read more

Court Denies APC, Tinubu’s Request To Halt Election Petition

Tinubu appointment

The Presidential Election Petition Court has refused to halt a petition challenging President Tinubu’s eligibility. The petition was filed by the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The APM has requested a postponement until June 26 to secure a document from INEC to support its case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a turn of events on … Read more

Tribunal: PEPC Admits Video Evidence In Obi’s Case Against Tinubu

Tribunal

The PEPC has admitted two video flash drives as evidence in Obi’s petition against President Tinubu. The videos, obtained through a subpoenaed witness, feature interviews with INEC officials. The court has adjourned for the videos to be presented and further proceedings to take place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) … Read more

Court Admits Results Sheets: Obi’s Case Against Tinubu Takes Surprising Turn

Tribunal

    The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted results sheets from 17 states as evidence in Peter Obi’s petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February poll. Obi alleges electoral malpractices by INEC and Tinubu, presenting numerous documentary evidence. Respondents’ lawyers object to the admissibility of the documents, and the court … Read more

Legal Battle Continues At Tribunal As Obi Presents 136 Exhibits From Lagos, 5 other States

Presidential tribunal

Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, has submitted 136 additional exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court. The exhibits include certified true copies of election results from six states: Adamawa, Bayelsa, Oyo, Edo, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom. Obi alleges massive suppression of votes in Lagos and challenges the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu to … Read more

Tribunal Adjourns APM Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Victory Till June 9

INEC

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the petition by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) till June 9. The court made the decision at the instance of the petitioners, who requested more time to take a stance on the status of their petition. EDITOR’S … Read more

[BREAKING] Legal Setback: Peter Obi’s Petition Adjourned As Key Staff Fall Ill

Tribunal petition

Peter Obi’s petition challenging the outcome of the presidential election has been adjourned. Obi’s legal team cited the unexpected development as the reason for their inability to present vital documents supporting their claim of election rigging. The court has granted the adjournment while Obi’s team assures their presence and determination to proceed with the case. … Read more

BREAKING: Tribunal Announces Consolidation of Obi, Atiku’s Petitions For Unified Hearing

Presidential Election Petition

The Presidential Election Petition Court has consolidated multiple petitions filed by Obi and Atiku for a unified hearing. The court has scheduled the commencement of the petition for May 30, 2023. Written addresses are set to be adopted on August 5, 2023, after which the court will prepare for the judgment. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

JUST IN: Tribunal Rejects Peter Obi’s Request For Live Telecast Of Proceedings

Tribunal Rejects Peter Obi's Request

The Presidential Election Petition Court has dismissed the application. The court stated that the application lacks merit and cannot be granted without proper frameworks and policies. In a unanimous decision, the court rejects the request for live streaming. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development, the Presidential Election Petition Court held its session … Read more

LP Factional Chairman Lamidi Apapa Reveals Plans For ‘Reconciliation’ Talks With Tinubu

Apapa Reconcile with Tinubu

Lamidi Apapa has revealed his plans if invited for ‘reconciliation talks’ with Tinubu. Apapa stated that he will consult with the party’s executive before making any decision to meet with Tinubu. The Labour Party is experiencing a leadership tussle between the Abure and Apapa factions, leading to a clash at the Presidential Election Petition Court … Read more

Atiku’s Hopes Dashed As INEC Declares He Did Not Meet Electoral Requirements

Atiku

Atiku contested the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, but failed to meet the constitutional requirements to be declared the winner. INEC declared that Atiku did not score at least one-quarter of the votes cast in at least two-thirds of the 36 states of the federation and FCT. INEC urged the court to dismiss the petition … Read more