The Supreme Court Has Set May 26 For A Decision On The PDP's Lawsuit Against Tinubu And Shettima

On May 26, the Supreme Court will issue its ruling in the case seeking to invalidate Bola Tinubu's and Kashim Shettima's election as president and vice president, respectively, on behalf of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Three days prior to the president-elect and vice president-elect's inauguration, the judgment will be handed down.

The PDP alleged that Shettima's selection as Tinubu's running mate violated the terms of sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1)(2) of the Electoral Act of 2022 in the lawsuit filed on July 28, 2022.

Shettima's nomination to run for vice president and the Borno central senatorial seat at the same time, according to the party, was illegal.

The PDP requested a ruling that would have invalidated Tinubu, Shettima, and the APC's eligibility to run in the presidential election.

The court of appeal's trial judge, Inyang Ekwo, dismissed the case on the grounds that the PDP lacked locus standi to bring it.

The PDP challenged the verdict because it was unsatisfied.