As the Supreme Court gears up to announce its judgment, the two key presidential candidates in question, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, are notably absent from the courtroom.
President Bola Tinubu is also absent.
The court is expected to deliver judgment today (Thursday) on their appeals against the tribunal’s judgment affirming President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the February 25, 2023, presidential election.
Present in the court are the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure.
Recall that the decision of the apex court is final on the matter.
The justices have just arrived.