The Election Petition Tribunal on Monday barred Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, who had presented himself as the representative of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu from doing so.
The Plateau state governor had, immediately the first petition that was lodged against the outcome of the 2023 presidential election was called up, stood up and announced himself as Tinubu’s representative.
“My Lords my name is Simon Lalong and I am here to represent Tinubu,” the governor stated.
However, Justice Haruna Tsammani led a five-member panel that declined to recognise him as Tinubu’s representative
“You cannot represent an individual. Tinubu is not a corporation that would need a representative,” the presiding justice held.
But Governor Lalong responded, “My Lords, in that case, I will represent the All Progressives Congress, APC.”
Investogist reported earlier that the court adjourned further pre-hearing session on the petition brought by Peter Obi and the Labour Party, LP, filed to nullify Tinubu’s election victory till Wednesday and that of Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party till Tuesday.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
