Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, expressed his concern over the delay in receiving the Certified True Copies (CTC) of the judgment from the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which came three days after the ruling. Atiku’s spokesperson, Prank Shaibu, emphasized that this delay could hinder their ability to prepare and file an appeal before the Supreme Court within the allotted 14-day timeframe.……Read Full Story Here………
The PEPC, in its verdict on Wednesday, upheld President Bola Tinubu’s declaration as the winner of the February 25 presidential election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Despite this decision, Atiku, who was the PDP candidate, has firmly contested the judgment and affirmed his intention to take the matter to the Supreme Court.
The statement further highlighted the significance of receiving the CTC promptly, asserting that the PEPC’s delay undermines not only Atiku’s pursuit of justice but also the aspirations of millions of Nigerians. It pointed out the irony in the PEPC’s demand for strict adherence to the court’s timeline, while simultaneously causing a delay in providing the necessary documentation for the appeal process.
Additionally, the statement reminded the PEPC of its previous decision to dismiss testimonies from Atiku’s witnesses due to late filing, raising concerns about potential disqualification on similar grounds. It questioned why the PEPC rushed to deliver a judgment that, as per available information, still required corrections and revisions, rather than waiting until the following week to ensure a more refined decision within the legal timeframe.
