The Supreme Court, on Monday, struck out an appeal seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari as a candidate in the last presidential election.
The case was anchored on the allegation that Buhari submitted false information regarding his academic qualification and certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission as a candidate in the February 23, 2019 poll.
But before striking out the suit, the court criticised the appearance of Abdullahi Abubakar, a lawyer from the Federal Ministry of Justice, for Buhari. Speaking on the matter in her lead judgment, Peter-Odili said, “The court notes the inappropriate appearance of Mr. Abdullahi Abubakar state counsel from the Federal Ministry of Justice, representing the first respondent Gen. Muhammad Buhari in his personal capacity.She went on to dismiss the appeal following its withdrawal by the appellants’ counsel.
The People Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, also raised similar issue of Buhari allegedly lying about his academic certificates in their petition before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Supreme Court to hear perjury suit against Buhari Monday - Daily Post NigeriaThe Supreme Court will September 2, being tomorrow commence hearing in the suit seeking to disqualify President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential p
Read more »
Supreme Court Strikes Out Perjury Suit Against BuhariSupreme Court Strikes Out Perjury Suit Against Buhari The Supreme Court on Monday struck out the suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election over alleged
Read more »
BREAKING: Supreme Court criticises Buhari for using government's lawyer for private matter - Premium Times NigeriaBREAKING: Supreme Court criticises Buhari for using government’s lawyer for private matter
Read more »
Supreme Court strikes out perjury suit against BuhariThe Supreme Court on Monday struck out the suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential...
Read more »
Buhari: Supreme Court strikes out perjury suit against BuhariNigeria News - The Supreme Court on Monday struck out the suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential...
Read more »
Supreme Court strikes out perjury suit against Buhari – Daily TrustThe Supreme Court on Monday struck out the suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election over alleged perjury. The suit was filed by Kalu Kalu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy El-Kuris, all legal practitioners.ADVERTISEMENT Delivering judgment, the Justice Mary Odili-led panel of five justices held that the case was statute …
Read more »