Heavy security presence surrounds the Supreme Court, the venue for the presidential election judgment. Only accredited individuals and journalists are being allowed entry. Prominent figures in attendance include Alhaji Umar Ganduje, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure. Judges were seated by 9:22 am to begin the judgment delivery.
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on a petition by Mr. Peter Obi and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar against President Bola Tinubu. The petition requests leave to file fresh evidence against President Bola Tinubu. The case is of significant national interest as it pertains to the outcome of the February 25th election. The panel of seven justices includes Justice Inyang Okoro, Uwani Abaji, Lawal Garba, Ibrahim Saulawa, Adamu Jauro, Tijani Abubakar, and Emma Agim.
