BREAKING: Atiku Attacks Supreme Court, Says Nigeria Has Lost It
- Atiku Abubakar has criticised the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming President Bola Tinubu's victory in the presidential election
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate vented his displeasure over his evidence against Tinubu that the apex court ignored
- Atiku also slammed the appointment process of justices of the apex court, stating that they are now selected without merit
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Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil society, courts and metro.
FCT, Abuja - The presidential candidate of the PDP and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming President Bola Tinubu's victory at the 2023 presidential polls.
During his world press conference monitored by Legit.ng on Monday, October 30, Atiku stated that the Supreme Court has legitimised forgery, identity theft, and perjury by affirming Tinubu's election.
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Not pleased with the outcome of the verdict, Atiku reiterated that he showed evidence that President Tinubu was not qualified to be Nigeria's president due to his forged certificate that the apex court ignored.
Atiku also maintained that he showed evidence that INEC broke the law by illegally declaring Tinubu president.
Newly retired justice slams Supreme Court
Referencing the comments of Justice Dattijo Muhammad, a freshly retired Supreme Court judge, Atiku said his assertions about the apex court must not be ignored.
Justice Dattijo criticised the apex court during his retirement ceremony in Abuja on Saturday, October 28.
He accused the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, of being biased in selecting justices for the presidential election appeal.
Justice Dattijo said the omission of two geo-political zones from the seven justices selected was a serious concern.
Meanwhile, Atiku said Dattijo's statement must not be ignored, noting that "Judges are no longer appointed based on merit."
He said judges and INEC officials are appointed based on political considerations.
APC chieftain reveals why Atiku, Obi lost to Tinubu at Supreme Court
Meanwhile, an APC chieftain, Francis Okoye, said Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi lost to President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court because they failed to prove their case.
Okoye emphasised that the legal proceedings have concluded, and it's now a crucial moment for Tinubu to focus on governance without disruptions.
During an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, he urged Atiku and Obi to collaborate with Tinubu to address and resolve the economic challenges plaguing Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
