The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) said it plans to two witnesses in the hearing of its petition before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC).
APM’s lawyer, Shehu Abubakar, who disclosed this on Monday at the resumption of proceedings before the PEPC, said his client plans to conduct its case within two days.
Lawyer to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) said his client will call one witness within one day.
Charles Uwensuyi-Edosomwan (SAN), who represented the All Progressives Congress (APC) said his client plans to call a witness, which may be increased.
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He said the party plans to conduct its case within five days.
Akin Olujinmi (SAN) for the President-elect and the Vice President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettma, said his clients want to call five witnesses, including those to be subpoenaed.
Roland Otaru (SAN) who represented Ibrahim Masari said he required one day to call his client’s one witness.
APM is challenging the process surrounding the appointment and replacement of Masari as the placeholder for the Vice President position in APC.
The party is praying the court to among others, void the victory recorded by the APC in the last presidential election.
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