Opposition Withdraws Petition Against Buhari, APC

Coalition for Change has pulled out of its petition challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 presidential election.

It was reported that the request was made on behalf of the party by its lawyer, Obed Agwu, at the resumed hearing before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Monday.

Ekohotblog.com learned that request was not opposed by the lawyers representing the respondents – Buhari, APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Justice Mohammed Garba-led panel of the subsequently dismissed the petition.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

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