The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented its final written address in response to the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The central issue raised by the petitioners was the status of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and alleged non-compliance with electoral laws and guidelines during the election.
Petitioners’ Failure to Establish Claims
Mahmoud characterized the petitioners’ claim on the FCT’s status as “most absurd” and called for its dismissal.
The INEC’s counsel, Abubakar Mahmoud, argued that the FCT holds no special status and should be treated as a state.