Peter Obi berates the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Bola Tinubu‘s election as Nigeria’s president, stating that it erodes citizens’ confidence in the judiciary. A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeals of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, who challenged Tinubu’s victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). Obi criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling, claiming that it disregarded crucial evidence, which further undermines the public’s trust in the judiciary. He made this announcement on Monday during a World Press Conference held at the LP campaign headquarters in Abuja. Peter Obi ‘s stance on Supreme Court judgement “Without equivocation, this judgment amounts to a total breach of the confidence the Nigerian people have in our judiciary. To that extent, it is a show of unreasonable force against the very Nigerian people from whom the power of the Constitution derives.” “This Supreme Court ruling may represent the state of the law in 2023 but not the present demand for substantive justice. The judgment mixed principles and precepts. “Indeed, the rationale and premise of the Supreme Court judgment, have become clearer in the light of the deep revealing and troubling valedictory remarks by Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad, (JSC) on Friday 27th October 2023.” Note to Supporters “Where the value and import of the recent Supreme Court ruling ends is where our commitment to a New Nigeria begins. Our mission and mandate remain unchanged. From the very onset, our mission has been more about enthroning a new Nigeria.” “It is a new nation where things work, where the country is led from its present waste and consumption orientation to a production-driven economy. Our commitment is to a nation anchored on the principles of prudent management of resources to quickly pull millions out of multidimensional poverty, ensuring transparency and accountability in the equitable distribution of opportunities, resources, and privileges. “In the new Nigeria, we aim to address all unmet needs by showing compassion for all those left behind by the present system.”
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola. Source: Getty Though it’s been reported that it could take years to reach a verdict, Guardiola has stated that he and City are desperate to find out if they’re guilty of any wrongdoing and also get their judgement from the management of the Premier League. Guardiola who is preparing for the final two matches of the Premier League season, as well as the FA Cup and Champions League finals, wants a swift resolution, told journalists; “What I would like is if the Premier League and judges could make something as soon as possible. Then, if we have done something wrong, everybody will know it and, if we are like we believe as a club for many years, [done things] in the right way, then the people will stop talking about it. 
Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. Source: Getty “We would love it tomorrow. This afternoon better than tomorrow. Hopefully they are not so busy and the judges can see both sides and decide what is the best, because in the end I know fairly what we won we won on the pitch and we don’t have any doubts. Let’s go. Don’t wait two years. Why don’t we do it quicker? In 24 hours, sit down with lawyers present. Let’s have it as soon as possible for the benefit of everyone.” The Spaniard also promised to remain at the club no matter the judgement handed out to them. He said; “I will stay next season while there are 110 breaches against us. Don’t worry, we will be there.” 