The court that is hearing the three petitions challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu has allowed live coverage of its judgments on Wednesday. 

The court said this was to ensure its proceedings were transparent and open to the public.

In a statement signed by its Chief Registrar, Mr. Umar Bangari, the court said only accredited individuals, such as lawyers and party representatives, would be allowed into the courtroom. It advised the public to watch the judgements from their TV sets.

The statement read: “To promote transparency and openness, these judgements will be televised live by interested Television Stations for the public to follow.

“Access to the court premises will be strictly on accreditation. Only accredited individuals, including counsel and representatives of political parties will be granted access into the courtroom.

“Interested members of the public are advised to watch proceedings from their television sets.”

The three petitions were filed by the Labour Party, LP, candidate Mr. Peter Obi, the former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, respectively.