The president’s aides recognised the fragility of his mandate and said they were disturbed by how badly appointing the ex-Kano governor could hurt his government now and later.
The lawyers addressed a section of the Constitution that said a candidate must score 25 per cent of votes in two-thirds of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, or Abuja.
“The 2024 gubernatorial elections in Edo is going to be a turning point in the history of Edo state,” said Mr Abure.
In accepting IPOB’s denial, which seemed to have come from a faction of the secessionist movement, the opposition leader appeared to be ignoring the public statement of Simon Ekpa.
Mr Obi urged the two Nigerian students to remain good ambassadors of the country while wishing them well.
Counsel for Messrs Tinubu and Shettima, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, said they were closing their case after the testimony of their sole witness.
Mr Bamidele, a politician from Ekiti and long-time protege of Mr Tinubu’s, was at the election petitions tribunal in Abuja to give testimony against Peter Obi and Labour Party.
The witness, also newly appointed Senate majority leader Bamidele Opeyemi, told the court that Mr Obi was a member of the PDP in Anambra State until May 25, 2022.
Counsel to Messrs Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat, Bode Olanipekun (SAN), also commended the petitioner for closing his case.
“It should be noted that a relatively large number of these new followers are suspicious accounts, used to create a false impression of support.”
