BREAKING: See Supreme Court Final Judgement On Suit To Remove Tinubu, The Result will Shock You
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed a suit filed to challenge the eligibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2023 presidential election. The case, filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sought to invalidate Tinubu’ s victory on the grounds of alleged irregularities in his candidacy.
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The PDP’ s lawsuit primarily argued that Vice President Kashim Shettima held two nominations simultaneously— first as a senatorial candidate and later as Tinubu’ s running mate on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. This, the party claimed, contravened the provisions of the Electoral Act and the Constitution of Nigeria.
Delivering its judgment, the Supreme Court held that the PDP lacked the legal standing to challenge the internal affairs of the APC, including the nomination process of its candidates. The court emphasized that only an aspirant or member of a political party has the right to contest such matters, not an external party.
The apex court further clarified that Shettima’ s nomination complied with electoral laws. It ruled that his withdrawal from the senatorial race to become Tinubu’ s running mate adhered to constitutional guidelines, dismissing claims of dual nomination as unfounded.
The verdict brings an end to months of legal disputes surrounding Tinubu’ s presidency since his victory in the February 2023 election. The PDP, which came second in the polls, had argued that Tinubu’ s candidacy was marred by legal inconsistencies and hoped to use the case to invalidate his win.
Following the judgment, President Tinubu and his supporters expressed satisfaction, describing the ruling as a confirmation of the legitimacy of his election. The APC welcomed the decision, urging opposition parties to focus on nation- building rather than further legal battles.
With this outcome, President Tinubu’ s mandate is secure, and focus now shifts to governance as his administration continues to implement its policy agenda.
