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Staff of the court of appeal have been asked to stay at home
on Wednesday which has been fixed for judgment in the petitions challenging
President Bola Tinubu’s election.
Umar Bangari, chief registrar of the court, had earlier
announced the decision of the presidential election petition tribunal to
deliver judgment on September 6.
“In a bid to promote
transparency and openness, these judgments will be televised live by interested
Television Stations for the public to follow, ” Bangari had said.
“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.”
In another memo signed by Oluwaleye David, on behalf of the
chief registrar, staff of the court, were instructed to stay at home to create
a peaceful atmosphere during the tribunal session.
“I have been directed to inform all members of staff of the
headquarters and Abuja division to stay at home on Wednesday, 6th of September,
2023,” the memo reads.
“This is to create a conducive and peaceful atmosphere for
special sitting for the presidential election tribunal petition at Abuja
division of the court.
“In view of the above, very strong security apparatus have
been arranged to man the entrance of the court and also in all strategic areas
of the court complex.
“In addition, only staff with tags provided by the
management will be allowed into the court premises. Please be informed as
instructed.”
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP); Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and the Allied
Peoples Movement (APM) are challenging Tinubu’s victory in the February 25
election.
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