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BREAKING: Protesters storm Supreme Court as judges deliver judgement [PHOTOS]

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Oct 26, 2023

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The apex court had fixed today, Thursday October 26, to deliver judgement on cases brought before it by Peter Obi (Labour Party) and Atiku Abubakar (PDP) against President Bola Tinubu (APC).

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Obi and Atiku are challenging the outcome of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal which affirmed Tinubu's election on September 6.

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The tribunal had dismissed both cases for lack of merit.

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At the hearing on Monday, Atiku prayed the court to admit fresh evidence of forgery against Tinubu.

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The Supreme Court, however, reserved its verdict on both matters.

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At the court on Thursday, some protesters were seen chanting solidarity songs and holding placards, banners and other protest materials.

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Here are some photos captured by DailyTrust.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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