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Breaking: PDP Expresses Disappointment Over Supreme Court Verdict On Tinubu’s Presidential Victory

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Breaking: PDP Expresses Disappointment Over Supreme Court Verdict On Tinubu’s Presidential Victory....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a response to the Supreme Court’s ruling confirming President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 2023 election. Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) had appealed the decision of the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC), which upheld Tinubu’s win. However, the apex court, on Thursday, dismissed their appeals on the grounds of lacking merit.

In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP expressed its disappointment and described the decision as a letdown for Nigerians. The party criticized the Supreme Court for what it perceived as condoning “serious issues of forgery, falsehood, and perjury under the guise of technicalities.

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The statement further read, “The PDP and indeed the majority of Nigerians are alarmed, disappointed, and deeply concerned about the rationale behind the Supreme Court’s decision, which, according to the PDP, goes against the explicit provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2022, and the Guidelines and Regulations issued by INEC for conducting the election.”

The PDP contended that the Supreme Court’s judgment did not uphold the clear provisions of the law, leading to widespread disappointment among Nigerians who had expected it to provide substantial justice based on the laws and facts of the case.

The party expressed concern that the Supreme Court overlooked issues related to the qualification and minimum requirements for a presidential election winner, particularly the statutory requirement of securing 25% of votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It also raised concerns about violations of electoral rules and guidelines, manipulation of election results, and alterations by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The PDP emphasized that the judgment had shaken the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary, particularly in the Supreme Court as the final arbiter of justice. Despite the disappointment, the PDP urged Nigerians not to be discouraged and encouraged them to continue their collective pursuit of a credible electoral system that derives legitimacy from the people.

The general mood of disillusionment and despair in the country following the judgment reflects the gravity of the situation, and the PDP warned that it could have serious consequences.

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JUSTICE SERVED: DSS Secures Shocking Death Sentence For Notorious ‘Dan Iyali’ Over Sokoto Bloodbath!,

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully secured a death sentence against Ibrahim Usman, widely known as Dan Iyali, for his role in the kidnapping and murder of three individuals in Sokoto State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Conviction: Usman was found guilty on a four-count charge at the High Court of Justice of Sokoto State, sitting in the Sokoto Judicial Division. His charges included criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, culpable homicide punishable by death, and voluntarily causing grievous hurt without provocation.

  • The Crime: These offenses stemmed from the abduction and subsequent killing of three people in Sokoto State in September 2023. Usman stood trial alongside other accomplices who remain at large.

  • Recent Legal Precedents: This ruling follows a similar milestone in June 2026, when the same Sokoto High Court sentenced three other men—Yusuf Muhammad (a Nigerien national), Jabbi Alhaji Yalle, and Kabiru Muhammad—to death by hanging for terrorism, arms trafficking, and cross-border criminal activities following their arrest by the DSS Counter Terrorism Unit.

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2027 SHOWDOWN LOADS: INEC Drops Official Date For Nationwide PVC Collection!

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the upcoming 2027 general elections will officially begin on October 9, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Readiness Assessment Tour: The announcement was made following an assessment visit by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan and his team to Kaduna State. The visit is part of a broader six-zone national tour across the country to evaluate field operations and prepare for the 2027 polls.

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  • Grassroots Focus: Speaking at the North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting, Amupitan emphasized that election success is determined in the field—at local government areas, registration area centers, and polling units—rather than just in Abuja headquarters. He urged staff to address operational bottlenecks and maintain strict neutrality.

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  • New Registrations: The Chairman disclosed that three phases of Continuous Voter Registration have yielded 10,772,421 new registrations, pending Automated Biometric Identification System verification. He stressed the need to eliminate distribution hurdles so citizens are not disenfranchised.

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  • Technology and Logistics: INEC is currently refining its technological systems, including voter verification, result transmission processes, and the newly introduced eEC8A Result Management System. The commission is also implementing a “Zero-Failure” logistics strategy to ensure the early deployment of materials and proper security coordination.

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PEAK IGNORANCE EXPOSED: Tinubu’s Aide Fires Brutal Shot At Dino Melaye Over ₦20,000 NELFUND Fee!,

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President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, has strongly criticized African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dino Melaye over his remarks regarding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Melaye’s Claims: In a viral video circulating online, Melaye labeled NELFUND a center of corruption, claiming that students are only receiving a ₦20,000 monthly stipend. He questioned how any government school could charge ₦20,000 as annual tuition and criticized President Tinubu’s administration over the matter.

    • The Aide’s Response: Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Olusegun Dada fired back at Melaye, describing his comments as “peak ignorance.” Dada accused Melaye of intentionally confusing the public by conflating the ₦20,000 monthly upkeep allowance with the actual tuition fees paid directly to institutions each academic session.

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