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Presidential Poll: Peter Obi, Others Petition To Invalidate Tinubu’s Victory
The Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has received a formal petition from the Labour Party (LP) and their candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, contesting the outcome of the February 25, 2023, presidential election.
The petition challenges the declaration of Bola Tinubu, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the election.
The petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 has the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bola Tinubu, his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima, and the APC as the 1st to 4th respondents.
The petitioners are praying for the tribunal to declare that Bola Tinubu was not duly elected by a majority of the lawful votes cast during the February 25, 2023 presidential election.
They are also requesting the tribunal to issue an order mandating INEC to retract the certificate of return issued to the APC candidate and instead issue a fresh one to Mr. Obi.
In their petition, the LP and Mr. Obi have made specific allegations that Bola Tinubu was not qualified to contest in the presidential election at the time it was held.
They have also argued that the election was invalid due to corrupt practices and non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
Mr. Obi has further requested that the Election Petition Tribunal make an order cancelling the election and directing INEC to conduct a fresh election. In this fresh election, Bola Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, and the APC should not be allowed to participate according to the petitioner’s prayers.
Apart from the Labour Party and its candidate Mr. Peter Obi, two other political parties, the Action Alliance and the Allied Peoples Movement, have also submitted separate petitions challenging the outcome of the February 25, 2023, presidential election.
The Action Alliance, through its presidential candidate Solomon Okanigbuan, filed a petition with the identification number CA/PEPC/01/2023. The Allied Peoples’ Movement, on the other hand, filed a petition with the identification number CA/PEPC/04/2023.
Also, Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is expected to file his own petition challenging the outcome of the February 25, 2023, presidential election before midnight, which marks the deadline for such filings at the Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.
In the wake of the 2024 US presidential election, political endorsements have sparked controversy.
Kamala Harris received support from high-profile figures such as P. Diddy, Cardi B, Barack Obama, and Beyoncé, while Donald Trump gained endorsements from the Tate brothers, Elon Musk, and rapper Lil Wayne.
Some supporters of Trump celebrated the outcome, claiming that Americans chose “God over the devil,” with implications for a shift in cultural content, including less LGBTQ+ representation.
A twitter user reacting to the outcome said: “Kamala Harris was endorsed by the likes of P Diddy (Devil with horns), Cardi B (prostitute) , Barack Obama and Beyoncé (devil). Donald Trump was endorsed by the Tate Brothers, Elon Musk. And Lil Wayne. The People of America chose God over the devil. We gonna see less gay content”
Another user @BafanaSuprise posted pictures of Barrack obama, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris noted that”Biggest losers in history 😂😂. Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Kama Harris!
These three were forcing Men to be pregnant, they were forcing Children to transition. They were enforcing evil into this World!”
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@SLH2806 said: “America is ready to heal…. He is the man who will take us there. Thanks to all of you (his family). & to all those who helped raise his voice”
@gautam_adani said: “If there is one person on Earth who stands as the embodiment of unbreakable tenacity, unshakeable grit, relentless determination and the courage to stay true to his beliefs, it is Donald Trump. Fascinating to see America’s democracy empower its people and uphold the nation’s founding principles. Congratulations to the 47th POTUS-elect”
Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a stunning comeback, securing more than 270 Electoral College votes, with a victory in the key swing state of Wisconsin.
Despite legal troubles and controversies, including multiple criminal indictments, Trump prevailed by capitalising on voter concerns about the economy, immigration, and rising prices.
His campaign focused on addressing issues like inflation and crime, while presenting Kamala Harris as unable to manage these problems.
Trump’s victory was driven by strong support from rural, white, non-college-educated voters, Hispanics, and lower-income households. The win also saw Republicans gain a majority in the Senate, though control of the House remains uncertain.
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, known as Davido, is thrilled to have cast his vote in the ongoing US elections, marking his first time of participating in an American election.
Born in Atlanta, Davido shared his excitement about the milestone.
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Sharing a picture of himself shortly after casting his vote, the singer wrote, “First time voter !! ”
Earlier, he shared a post on X urging Americans to go out and cast their votes peacefully.
“Election Day yall be safe as you perform your constitutional rights ❤️,” he wrote.
However, he refrained from publicly endorsing any candidate.
The minors who were just released by the Federal Government for their involvement in the end bad governance protest have arrived at the presidential villa, where they will meet briefly with government officials.
Recall that the Federal Government dropped the treason charges levelled against them for their participation in the protest that was held across the country.
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However, a source within the presidency confirmed that the governors of Kano and Kaduna States are already on ground to receive the minors and thereafter hand them over to their respective families.
The source also noted that the meeting will commence by 2pm at the Auditorium in the State House.
Following the directive of the President, Bola Tinubu on Monday, the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, had early Tuesday morning, took over the case file and notified the Federal High Court in Abuja of his decision to discontinue the case against the protesters.
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