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BREAKING: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Absent Ahead of Supreme Court Judgment
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BREAKING: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Absent Ahead of Supreme Court Judgment

by  Segun Adeyemi 1 min read

Presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi from the Labour Party (LP) were noticeably absent today, Thursday, October 26, from the Supreme Court in Abuja.

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The court was scheduled to announce its judgment on their appeals challenging the tribunal's decision that upheld President Bola Tinubu's victory in the presidential election held on February 25, 2023.

Meanwhile, inside the courtroom, prominent figures, including the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila; the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; the APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure were present.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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