Peter Obi Presents First Witness Versus Tinubu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, presented his first witness in court as part of a legal challenge against the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25th election.

The witness was presented on Tuesday during the ongoing proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) at the Court of Appeal in Abuja.

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Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of Obi’s legal team and a prominent figure in the Labour Party, took to Twitter to share the positive outcome of the day’s hearing.

He expressed, “It was a good day for the Petitioners. @peterobigregory and Datti were in court. Obi and Labour Party commenced their trial today by presenting their first witness.”

The crux of the matter revolves around the alleged non-qualification of Tinubu due to the double nomination of his Vice Presidential candidate, Shettima, and a prior conviction for drug trafficking. Obi’s legal team aims to establish that Tinubu’s candidacy is invalid based on these grounds.

During the court session, the Certificate of True Copy (CTC) of a United States court judgment related to drug trafficking, as well as INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) documents highlighting the double nomination of Shettima, were admitted as evidence. These crucial documents are expected to support Obi’s case against Tinubu’s eligibility to hold the presidency.

With the successful admission of these pieces of evidence, the hearing was adjourned until May 31, 2023. This adjournment allows both parties to further prepare their arguments and evidence for the upcoming sessions of the trial.

Peter Obi and the Labour Party have shown a strong commitment to pursuing their legal challenge, seeking to present a compelling case against President Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 elections. The proceedings at the PEPT offer an opportunity for the opposition party to thoroughly examine the qualifications and eligibility of the incumbent president, with the aim of potentially overturning the election results.

As the trial progresses, the public and political observers will closely monitor the developments, recognizing that the outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for the future political landscape of Nigeria.

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The next hearing scheduled for May 31st will provide further insight into the arguments and evidence presented by both parties, shedding light on the trajectory of the case.

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