The Court of Appeal said on Monday in Abuja that the presidential tribunal judgement on the petitions before it would be aired live.
According to the court, this will promote, transparency and openness and for Nigerians to watch.
However, recall that the same court had rejected calls by Nigerians to air the proceedings live.
In any case, the Chief Registrar, Court of Appeal HQ, Umar Bangari, disclosed this in a statement, confirming also, as earlier reported by CHECKPOINTCHARLEY that the judgement will be delivered by September 6, 2023.
The statement read, “The Court of Appeal wishes to inform the General Public that judgment in the following petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday 6th September 2023: CA/PEPC/03/2023 between Mr. Peter Gregory Obi & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors. CA/PEPC/04/2023 between Allied Peoples Movement VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 4 Ors. .CA/PEPC/05/2023 between Abubakar Atiku & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 2 Ors. In a bid to promote transparency and openness, these judgments will be televised live by interested Television Stations for the public to follow.”
On access to the courtroom on judgement day, he added, “Access to the Court premises will be strictly on accreditation. Only accredited individuals, including Counsel and representatives of Political Parties, will be granted access to the courtroom. Interested members of the public are advised to watch proceedings from their television sets. We appeal for the maximum cooperation of the general public to ensure a hitch-free exercise, please.”
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