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Tinubu’s Victory: 25% in FCT Case Dismissed, Lawyer Fined ?20 Million
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed the suit filed by residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) demanding an order to stop the swearing-in of the then President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29, for failing to secure at least 25 percent of votes cast in the FCT.
The suit was dismissed this morning, June 6, 2023 for lack of jurisdiction and locus standi, the cost of N20m was also awarded against the lawyer, Chucks Nwachukwu.
Additionally, the Court directed that the case file and all processes filed should be transmitted to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee for appropriate disciplinary actions against the lawyer.
The court added that no step should be taken on this matter by the Applicants until the cost awarded is fully paid.
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