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The Supreme Court Judgment: No Cause for Alarm!
By Ratiowen
The most anticipated judgment for the disqualification of some people who breached certain provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022 was delivered yesterday at the Supreme Court in Abuja. The suit, which was instituted by one of the political parties that contested the last presidential election, prayed the disqualification of the APC candidate and, in particular, his running mate. But contrary to the expectations of many, the prayer wasn't granted. *_"The PDP lacked the locus standi to institute the suit"_*, the court ruled.
In delivering judgment the Supreme Court believed the 'double-nomination' suit in question was a pre-election matter, hence must require only an aggrieved member of the APC to challenge it in court. For another political party to challenge the same matter in court, it must be referred to as a post-election matter under non-qualification. For the OBIdients and progressive Nigerians, there is really no cause for alarm! HE Peter Obi and Labour Party have the offense as one of the grounds in their petition with PEPT and is still being tested.
Certainly, hope is very much alive and high chances of having the APC candidates disqualified as the trial continues to be tested in the tribunal. Even if the mandate hijackers are sworn-in on May 29th, they shall not last long on the seat because the gavel of justice will be smashed against them after the hard pieces of evidence before the tribunal are thoroughly proved by Dr Livy Uzoukwu-led legal counsels. When PO said, "We won the election and will prove it in court" he is very much sure of reclaiming the stolen mandate. Believe him!
Ceasar writes for PO Express Media, POEM.
