CURRENT REPORT BLOG The Supreme Court has taken a significant step by scheduling a hearing date for Atiku Abubakar’s appeal against the dismissal of his petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. This development reflects the continued legal battle surrounding the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. Atiku, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeks to contest the decision of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which ruled against him in September. The Supreme Court’s decision to set a hearing date indicates a move towards resolving this long-standing dispute and provides Atiku with an opportunity to present his case before the highest court in Nigeria.
The upcoming hearing is expected to attract significant attention as it directly concerns the legitimacy of the 2023 presidential election. The case raises important legal and constitutional issues that will impact the nation’s political landscape. Many Nigerians will be closely watching this development, as the outcome of Atiku’s appeal could have far-reaching consequences for the electoral process and governance in Nigeria.
