Don't listen to anyone discrediting @PeterObi election petition as lacking merit!
@PeterObi and his legal team just out manoeuvred the APC and INEC and beat them to their own game.
Here's how:
US DEA Keyamo LIRS Davido #CourtRejectBawa Chicago University Igbo Tinubu Zamfara
@PeterObi and his legal team just out manoeuvred the APC and INEC and beat them to their own game.
Here's how:
US DEA Keyamo LIRS Davido #CourtRejectBawa Chicago University Igbo Tinubu Zamfara
In this thread, I break down the entire petition filed by Peter Obi and I'll show you why it is the best step to regaining the mandate.
Tinubu Baddest He's Back 25% in FCT #24hoursinpolicecustody Abia and Enugu Senate President Section 137 Tribunal
Tinubu Baddest He's Back 25% in FCT #24hoursinpolicecustody Abia and Enugu Senate President Section 137 Tribunal
Background:
Before getting into the details, it's important to establish some facts.
1. Despite receiving the court order, INEC failed to grant PO's legal team access to the documents they needed to build their case.
Before getting into the details, it's important to establish some facts.
1. Despite receiving the court order, INEC failed to grant PO's legal team access to the documents they needed to build their case.
2. The constitution allows for 21 days to file a petition challenging an election. And the Supreme Court has previously ruled that the 21 days is like the rock of Gibraltar (it is unmovable). So it is not possible to go to the court asking for an extension
because INEC was disobeying court order.
They had to do something. And boy did they outsmart the APC.
Peter Obi has already stated that he is not only challenging the results but he is challenging the process by which the results was declared in favour of the APC.
They had to do something. And boy did they outsmart the APC.
Peter Obi has already stated that he is not only challenging the results but he is challenging the process by which the results was declared in favour of the APC.
Section 134 of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that a party who intends to challenge the process and or outcome of an election can do so on the following grounds:
1. A person whose election is questioned was, at the time of the election, not qualified to contest the election;
1. A person whose election is questioned was, at the time of the election, not qualified to contest the election;
2. The election was invalid by reason of corrupt practices and non-compliance with the provisions of this Act; or
3. The respondent was not duly elected by the majority of the lawful votes cast at the election.
3. The respondent was not duly elected by the majority of the lawful votes cast at the election.
From the petition filed by Obi's legal team, they are fighting the case on all three grounds (attacking the enemy on all fronts - Masterclass).
Prayer 1:
- As part of the requirements for running for office, the constitution clearly states that
Prayer 1:
- As part of the requirements for running for office, the constitution clearly states that
“The candidate must have no death sentence or imprisonment or fine for offences involving dishonesty or fraud.”
It has now been proven beyond doubt that Tinubu was indeed found liable for a criminal offence in the United States.
It has now been proven beyond doubt that Tinubu was indeed found liable for a criminal offence in the United States.
Also Shettima breached the constitution by holding nominations for two different constituencies in the same election cycle.
Given that the above is deemed valid by the court, then it means all votes casted for both candidates are thereby declared invalid.
Given that the above is deemed valid by the court, then it means all votes casted for both candidates are thereby declared invalid.
Prayer 2:
- That the candidate did not score 25% in FCT. While some might argue this is not the strongest point, it is important that the matter is argued before the supreme court to put all the arguments to rest. It is a necessary constitutional matter.
- That the candidate did not score 25% in FCT. While some might argue this is not the strongest point, it is important that the matter is argued before the supreme court to put all the arguments to rest. It is a necessary constitutional matter.
Prayer 3
- They are calling for a cancellation and asking for fresh elections and for Tinubu to not take part in the election because of his criminal history.
Now Tinubu will be forced to defend his criminal record before the whole world.
- They are calling for a cancellation and asking for fresh elections and for Tinubu to not take part in the election because of his criminal history.
Now Tinubu will be forced to defend his criminal record before the whole world.
If found in breach of the law, not only will he never be president in this country, but his political career will effectively be over. In one strike, Peter Obi is not only seeking to reclaim his mandate but to also end his senior elder brother's career 😂
Prayer 4
- That Tinubu did not score majority of the votes cast and that Peter Obi is the rightful winner of the elections.
This will be explained into detail in a different thread.
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- That Tinubu did not score majority of the votes cast and that Peter Obi is the rightful winner of the elections.
This will be explained into detail in a different thread.
(Follow me so you don't miss it)
Prayer 5
- That the election was not conducted based on the electoral act and that the court should declare the election null and void and for INEC to conduct fresh elections. This I believe is the most powerful point in the case.
The law is very clear as to how elections
- That the election was not conducted based on the electoral act and that the court should declare the election null and void and for INEC to conduct fresh elections. This I believe is the most powerful point in the case.
The law is very clear as to how elections
Must be conducted. And it has been proven beyond reasonable doubt that INEC did not conduct the elections based on the law. If Peter Obi and his team can prove that this was enough to affect the outcome of the elections, then they have won the case!
It is also important to note that the lawyers of Peter Obi still have the right to request an amendment to the petition as more facts become available.
This means that when they get the true certified copy of the election results from INEC, they can still request to
This means that when they get the true certified copy of the election results from INEC, they can still request to
Amendments to the prayers before the court once more information becomes available to them.
And I believe they will do so. These 5 prayers are just the beginning. This is going to be a long road and I will be here to explain every bit of it to you.
And I believe they will do so. These 5 prayers are just the beginning. This is going to be a long road and I will be here to explain every bit of it to you.
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