How Nigeria Prepares for the Historic Presidential Election Verdict

The fate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his challengers from three other political parties will be decided today by the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC) in Abuja.

The court will deliver its verdict on the disputes that arose from the February 25 presidential election, which Tinubu won with a narrow margin.

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have filed petitions against the election result, alleging irregularities and malpractices.

They are seeking to nullify Tinubu’s victory and declare a fresh election or their candidates as the winners.

As the nation awaits the historic judgment, security has been beefed up across the country to prevent any possible violence or unrest. In Abuja, the capital city, security personnel have cordoned off the Court of Appeal headquarters, where the PEPC is sitting.

Access to the Three-Arms-Zone, where the court is located, has been restricted since 6 a.m today. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has also deployed its officers nationwide to ensure law and order.

According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), the police are committed to protecting lives and property before, during, and after the judgment.

He said: “The NPF has diligently emplaced all necessary deployments and security measures during this critical period as officers and men are fully prepared to maintain order and enforce laws while respecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens.”

Meanwhile, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged supporters of presidential candidates to respect the outcome of the judgment and avoid any actions that can cause chaos.

In a statement he personally signed, Fubara said: “…Election petitions and their outcomes are part of the country’s democratic process, which is anchored on the rule of law and the majesty of our judicial system, as the peaceful and final arbiter of social disputes.

“Those who may be disappointed by the judgment have the further opportunity to exercise their right of appeal at the Supreme Court, where they will be bound by the final decision and outcome…

“We, therefore, advise presidential candidates and their political parties to call their supporters and activists to order and ensure that they avoid actions that are capable of disrupting public safety, peace and security in Rivers State.”

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