The Obi-Datti Campaign Group has taken a bold stand against President Bola Tinubu’s alleged misconduct in the presidential election. A potential rerun election is on the horizon, and the group believes Tinubu’s position is untenable. With strong evidence presented to the Presidential Election Petition Court (PREPEC) in Abuja, the group asserts that Tinubu would not even participate in the rerun if the initial election is annulled.
Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, also weighs in, hinting at the unease within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). There’s a palpable fear that the court might overturn Tinubu’s election, with fundamental facts surfacing during the proceedings. Key admissions by Tinubu’s legal team have left his supporters anxious.
Diran Onifade, spokesperson for the Obi-Datti Campaign Group, highlights the attempt to manipulate the court’s decision. Tinubu’s bid to exclude Peter Obi and the LP from a potential rerun is met with skepticism. Onifade points out the discrepancies in Tinubu’s claims and underscores evidence that might disqualify him from participating in any rerun. The group asserts that the top contenders for a potential rerun would exclude Tinubu due to substantial legal concerns.
The controversy revolves around Tinubu’s qualifications, legal issues, and alleged electoral manipulations. With both sides offering their narratives, the upcoming tribunal’s decision holds the key to the future course of the election. Atiku’s camp seizes on admissions of Tinubu’s legal team regarding past offenses and irregularities, while Tinubu’s side pleads for leniency.
As the legal battle unfolds, uncertainty shrouds Tinubu’s position, raising questions about the credibility of the election and the strength of Nigeria’s electoral processes. The clash of narratives intensifies as the fate of the election remains in the hands of the court.