Presidential poll: Tribunal begins hearing of Atiku, other petitions Wednesday

The Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal in Abuja will hold an inaugural sitting on Wednesday, sources have told Daily Trust. The sitting, which is pre hearing session, would examine the petition by the PDP and its candidate Atiku Abubakar and the defence by the APC and its candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari for the February 23 presidential […]

The Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal in Abuja will hold an inaugural sitting on Wednesday, sources have told Daily Trust.

The sitting, which is pre hearing session, would examine the petition by the PDP and its candidate Atiku Abubakar and the defence by the APC and its candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari for the February 23 presidential election.

There are also petitions by three other presidential candidates, who are also alleging widespread irregularities and substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act.

The candidates, Ambrose Owuru of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP); Geff Chizee Ojinka of the Coalition for Change (CC); and Aminchi Habu of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM).