The Court of Appeal delivered a verdict on Wednesday, addressing the issue of Vice-President Kashim Shettima's dual nomination as a vice-presidential and senatorial candidate. The court ruled that this dual nomination was not intentional and should not be a basis for disqualifying President Bola Tinubu's election.
This ruling was presented during the ongoing judgment regarding the petitions filed by opposition parties challenging Mr. Tinubu's presidential victory in February. The court's decision implies that Shettima's accidental dual nomination will not affect the legitimacy of Tinubu's election as president.
The verdict signifies that the Court of Appeal has considered the circumstances surrounding Shettima's nomination and determined that any overlap or dual nomination was not a deliberate act aimed at compromising the electoral process. This ruling is seen as a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the presidential election.
It's important to note that this decision is one part of the broader judgment being delivered concerning the petitions filed by opposition parties. The verdict addresses a specific issue related to Shettima's nomination and its impact on Tinubu's election as president.