Latest Update from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal:
In a stunning twist of events at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Haruna Tsammani, the presiding judge, made a heartfelt appeal to Chris Uche (SAN), the lawyer representing Atiku Abubakar, urging him to consider forgiving Bola Tinubu in light of the forfeiture of $460,000 to the US authorities on drug trafficking charges. The judge’s plea came during the proceedings, while the People Democratic Party (PDP) lawyer presented his final arguments.
Throughout the case, Chris Uche (SAN) argued passionately for Bola Tinubu’s disqualification based on his involvement in drug trafficking, which ultimately led to the forfeiture of $460,000 following a district court ruling in the United States.
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However, Justice Haruna Tsammani’s compassionate intervention sparked a thought-provoking moment when he asked, “Are you not a Christian? Can’t Bola Tinubu be forgiven?” Chris Uche continued, contending that the drug case goes beyond the realm of forgiveness.
Justice Tsamanni told Chris Uche SAN (Atiku’s lawyer) as a Christian, he should forgive Tinubu because the drug case is over 10 years
The judgment date for the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar and the People Democratic Party (PDP) is yet to be announced by the PEPC. Presiding Justice Haruna Tsammani disclosed this update after the lawyers from both the petitioners and respondents concluded their final written addresses and submissions.
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Chris Uche (SAN) remained steadfast in his argument, asserting that his clients had presented ample evidence to bolster their case, and he implored the court to grant the sought-after reliefs.
On the other side, lawyers representing the respondents—Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN) for INEC, Wole Olanipekun (SAN) for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettma, and Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) for the All Progressives Congress (APC)—strongly urged the court to dismiss the petition, claiming that the petitioners had failed to substantiate their allegations with relevant evidence.
The courtroom drama and the poignant call for forgiveness have injected an air of intrigue into this already contentious case, leaving the nation eagerly awaiting the court’s final decision.
