Presidential Election Tribunal Dismisses 25% FCT Vote Requirement

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Written By Oshiobugie Omo-Ikirodah

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has delivered a significant ruling by dismissing a petition that contended presidential candidates must secure 25% of the votes cast in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to be declared winners of the election. CONTINUE READING

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According to reports from Bushradiogist, the tribunal’s chairman, Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, made this ruling on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He emphasized that there is no special status accorded to the FCT, and it holds equal standing with every other state in Nigeria.

This judgment stems from a petition filed by the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who contested the election of President Bola Tinubu. Obi’s argument was centered on the claim that Tinubu should be disqualified from the presidency because he did not achieve the required 25% of the votes in the FCT. CONTINUE READING

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The tribunal’s ruling adds a significant dimension to the ongoing political discourse and legal disputes following the election, potentially impacting the criteria for presidential candidacy in future elections.

Source: Bushradiogist