The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has begun at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. One of the judges, Haruna, has explained that the judgment is expected to be lengthy and patience will be required.
The tribunal panel, consisting of five members, is chaired by Justice Haruna Tsammani and includes Justices Stephen Adah, Monsurat Bolaji-Yusuf, Moses Ugo, and Abba Mohammed.
According to Haruna, “Today we have reached the zenith of these proceedings. The judgment is a bit lengthy so we plead your patience.“
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, factional Labour Party chairman Julius Abure, and several governors are present at the tribunal.