Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, and his party yesterday began move to prove their petition against the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari by tendering volumes of documents at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT).
Yesterday’s proceedings also witnessed the appearance of a renowned constitutional lawyer and professor of law, Ben Nwabueze.
He admonished the panel to ensure that justice is done in the matter, saying all Nigerians were deeply interested in the outcome of the hearing.
Nwabueze, who came into the courtroom in wheelchair, announced his appearance as lead counsel for the petitioners. He prayed the tribunal to allow him use his wheelchair while addressing the panel because of his age and health situation. His request was granted. Read more