Presidential tribunal to air judgement live on national TV

The ruling of the presidential tribunal on the petitions would be broadcast live, the Court of Appeal Headquarters announced on Monday.

According to the court, this was done to encourage openness and transparency and for Nigerians to observe.

This was mentioned in a statement by Umar Bangari, the Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal Headquarters, along with the date when the case would be decided.

He said that September 6, 2023, had been set aside as the day for the judgment.

It read, “The Court of Appeal wishes to inform the General Public that judgment in the following petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday 6th September 2023: CA/PEPC/03/2023 between Mr. Peter Gregory Obi & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors. CA/PEPC/04/2023 between Allied Peoples Movement VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 4 Ors. .CA/PEPC/05/2023 between Abubakar Atiku & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 2 Ors. In a bid to promote transparency and openness, these judgments will be televised live by interested Television Stations for the public to follow.”

He also said only accredited persons, including counsel and representatives of political parties, would be granted access to the courtroom on judgment day.

“Access to the Court premises will be strictly on accreditation. Only accredited individuals, including Counsel and representatives of Political Parties, will be granted access to the courtroom. Interested members of the public are advised to watch proceedings from their television sets. We appeal for the maximum cooperation of the general public to ensure a hitch-free exercise, please,” the statement added.