May 15, 2026

Supreme Court fixes date to give reasons for dismissing Atiku’s petition against Buhari

By Farouk Mohammed

The Supreme Court has fixed Friday, November 15, 2019, to give reasons for dismissing the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar and his party, the PDP against the election of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Okay.ng understands that the apex court invited lawyers to parties in the appeal to come for a detailed explanation on its verdict delivered on 30 October.

Supreme Court of Nigeria
Supreme Court of Nigeria

The invites sent to the lawyers by Ibrahim Gold, a Registrar at the Supreme Court on Wednesday reads:

“IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT ABUJA. SC 1211/2019: Atiku Abubakar & anor V. INEC & 2 Ors.

“TAKE NOTICE that the REASONS FOR THE JUDGEMENT delivered on Wednesday the 30th day of October 2019 in the above named Appeal will be listed before the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday the 15th day of November, 2019 at 9.00am.

“AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules, this Notice is deemed sufficiently served on you if it is delivered on your telephone.”

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