**Date**: September 4, 2023
*Abuja, Nigeria*:
The Court of Appeal in Nigeria has announced that it will deliver judgments on several presidential election petitions on September 6, 2023. The judgments will be televised live by interested television stations to promote transparency and openness in the process.
The specific petitions scheduled for judgment on that day are as follows:
1. CAPEPC/03/2023: Mr. Peter Gregory Obi & Anor Vs. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors.
2. CAPEPC/04/2023: Allied Peoples Movement VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 4 Ors.
3. CAPEPC/OS/2023: Abubakar Atiku & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 2 Ors.
The Court of Appeal has stressed that access to the court premises will be granted strictly through accreditation. Only accredited individuals, including legal counsel and representatives of political parties, will be allowed into the courtroom to witness the proceedings.
Members of the public who are interested in following the judgments are advised to do so through live television broadcasts. The court authorities have called for the maximum cooperation of the general public to ensure a smooth and orderly process.
This announcement comes as Nigeria eagerly anticipates the outcomes of these election petition cases, which have significant implications for the country’s political landscape.
The Court of Appeal’s decision to televise the judgments aligns with its commitment to transparency and the public’s right to access information related to these crucial legal matters.
