Politics
Supreme Court Dismisses PDP’s Suit Against Tinubu And Shettima over “double nomination”
The Peoples Democratic Party’s lawsuit seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on grounds of double nomination, has been dismissed by Supreme Court.
The PDP had claimed that Shettima’s nomination as Tinubu’s running mate was in breach of the provisions of sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1)(2) of the Electoral Act, 2022, adding that he contravened the electoral act by contesting for the position of vice-president and Borno central senatorial seat at the same time.
However ruling on the case on Friday, May 26, A five-member panel of the supreme court held on Friday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lacked the locus standi to institute the suit.
The apex court held that the opposition party is not a member of the ruling party.
Gov Mbah Inaugurates Committee to Review State-Controlled Taxes, Revenues
Era of Land Grabbing, Fraudulent Transactions in Enugu Over – Surveyor General, NIS
Lagos Unveils Electronic Physical Planning Process System, Moves Land Administration Fully Digital
LASG Acquires New Outboard Engines For Optimum Boat Performance
Elon Musk builds Hotel in Mars, Sets to launch soon at $5million per night – Photos
We Do Not Accept Refugee Application Directly From People – Canadian Govt.
-
Finance2 days agoIHS Holding Limited Chairman, Sam Darwish Credits Nigeria for Strong Q3’25 Earnings
-
Events4 days ago
Top 10 Finalists to Unveil Groundbreaking Student Innovations at COUCH 2025 Grand Finale
-
Events5 days ago
Engineering Council Backs IEEE Summit; Announces APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda Confirmed as Keynote Speaker
-
Events3 days ago
AfriTECH 5.0, ATAEx Awards Set to Hold Tomorrow in Lagos
