JUST IN: Tight Security as Supreme Court Delivers Judgement on Atiku, Obi’s Appeal Against Tinubu
- Armed security operatives have taken over the premises of the Supreme Court, Abuja, ahead of the judgement on the presidential election
- Everyone has to pass through a mobile security body scanner mounted at the entrance of the court building
- It was gathered that no individual without a clearance tag was allowed into the apex court building
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FCT, Abuja - There is a heavy presence of armed security operatives at the Supreme Court, Abuja, as the apex court prepares to deliver judgement on the February 25, 2023 presidential elections.
The candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi earlier appealed against the election of President Bola Tinubu.
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As reported by The Nation, there is a mobile security body scanner mounted at the entrance of the court building that everyone has to pass through.
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However, there was no armoured personnel carrier (APC) within the premises of the apex court
It was gathered that only those with a clearance tag were allowed into the court building as there was a list of journalists expected to cover the session.
No area was cordoned off while the Shehu Shagari Way checkpoint was not blocked to pedestrians or motorists.
The security checkpoint to the Aso Rock Villa and National Assembly gate where the court is also situated (Three arms zone) was seamless.
Meet 7 Supreme Court Justices Who’ll Determine Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s Fate
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the legal tussle between Atiku and Obi against Tinubu will come to an end on Thursday, October 26.
Seven justices of the Supreme Court will deliver its final verdict on the appeals filed by the duo challenging the judgement of the presidential election petition court (PEPC) which affirmed Tinubu's victory.
Supreme Court announces date to deliver judgment
The Supreme Court earlier fixed a date for the judgment on the appeals by Atiku and Obi against Tinubu.
The Director of Information of the apex court, Dr. Festus Akande, in a telephone call on Wednesday, October 25 disclosed that the judgment on the appeals had been scheduled for tomorrow.
Tinubu’s Chicago certificate: Supreme Court addresses alleged forgery case
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Supreme Court commented on the alleged certificate forgery of Chicago State University (CSU) levelled against Tinubu.
The Chairman of the panel, Justice John Okoro, said Atiku must prove the alleged certificate forgery beyond a reasonable doubt.
Justice Okoro described the matter as criminal in nature, stating that there were two conflicting letters from CSU - one of the letters authenticated the President’s certificate and the other discredited it.
Source: Legit.ng
