Latest Presidential Election Tribunal News For Thursday, 30th May, 2019

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of Presidential Election Tribunal news headlines for today Thursday, 30th May 2019.

Below is a roundup of top stories emanating from the Presidential Election Tribunal.

1. Revealed! See Female Justice Set To Replace Bulkachuwa At Presidential Election Tribunal

The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, has hinted that a female judge will be drafted to replace her at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Justice Bulkachuwa dropped the hint on Wednesday shortly after stepping down as the head.

2. Supreme Court Asked To Stop Buhari’s Inauguration

One of the political parties that participated in the February 23 presidential election, Hope Democratic Party (HDP) has asked the Supreme Court to stop the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari slated for Wednesday, May 29. Naija News reports that the party made this known in a notice of appeal filed to the Supreme Court on Friday, May 24, where the party faulted the striking out of its motion on the notice by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on May 22, on the ground of lack of merit.

3. Special Interview: Why I Was Confident Of Winning 2019 Election – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he was confident of winning the 2019 Presidential election because Nigerians understand him. Naija News reports that the President made this statement when he addressed Nigerians in a “Special Interview” aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Monday, May 27.

4. Supreme Court Asked To Transfer Buhari’s Power Ahead Inauguration

One of the political parties that participated in the February 23 presidential election, Hope Democratic Party (HDP) has asked the Supreme Court to transfer President Muhammadu Buhari’s power to the Senate President or the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Naija News reports that the political party made this known in a notice of appeal filed to the Supreme Court on Friday, May 24.

That’s the Presidential Election Tribunal news for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.