In a recent tribunal decision, Natasha Akpoti of the PDP has emerged victorious in the Kogi Central Senatorial Election of 2023. The tribunal declared her the winner, marking a significant moment for the region.
Furthermore, the tribunal made a notable ruling regarding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stating that there is no special status attached to it, and the requirement of 25% of FCT support for winning a presidential election is unnecessary.
In a related case, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) regarding the 25% FCT requirement to win a presidential election. The court emphasized that FCT citizens do not enjoy special privileges ahead of citizens from other states.
Additionally, the court admitted evidence that the Nigeria Police, represented by its Inspector General of Police (IGP), had written to the US government to confirm the criminal status of Bola Tinubu. The US government’s response from 2003 stated that Bola Tinubu had no criminal records in the US.
This ruling has significant implications for the political landscape and the status of candidates like Bola Tinubu.
