Tinubu opens defence in Peter Obi’s petition, tenders 18 exhibits

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Mr Tinubu opened his defence in Mr Peter Obi's case, a day after he did the same in the case filed by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP to challenge his victory in the 25 February poll.

on Wednesday opened his defence in Peter Obi’s suit challenging his victory at the 25 February presidential election.

Mr Olanipekun, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria , presented Mr Tinubu’s academic records from the Chicago State University in the United States of America. Other vital documents also tendered included: data page of Mr Tinubu’s Nigerian passports issued on 2 February, 2011 and 20 November 2019; visa to the US issued on 4 February 2011 and acknowledgement copy of Kashim Shettima’s notice of voluntary withdrawal of candidacy from Borno Central Senatorial District election dated 6 February, 2023.

 

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