On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the Supreme Court dismissed challenges by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) in favour of President Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.
However, the Supreme Court’s decision has elicited conflicting reactions among Nigerians, particularly on social media.
While some praised the Supreme Court’s decision and congratulated the president
STATEMENT
EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI WELCOMES SUPREME COURT VERDICT, MAKES CASE FOR HIGHER VOTER TURNOUT
Former President Muhammadu Buhari says the decision to dismiss the appeals by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party…
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 26, 2023
Congratulations to our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT GCFR, on your Supreme Court affirmation as the validly-elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
On your mandate, we shall stand! #RenewingNigeria pic.twitter.com/pvsOO5LGP4
— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) October 26, 2023
Supreme Court has spoken: Atiku’s so-called new Evidence runs foul of the Electoral Act and the constitution. It’s all over for the PDP presidential candidate.
The Waziri should write his long delayed congratulatory message to his old friend. pic.twitter.com/vdfZo4rwdJ— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) October 26, 2023
To God be the Glory!!
Congratulations once again, Mr. President, the Jagaban of Africa, His Excellency @officialABAT. On your mandate we shall stand!
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 #renewedhope pic.twitter.com/jJSSRBs3Ya
— Alhaji Dr. Yahaya Bello, CON (@OfficialGYBKogi) October 26, 2023
I am delighted by the Supreme Court’s verdict reaffirming H.E President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory in the February 25, 2023 Presidential election.
This judgment is a clear validation of the mandate freely given by the people of Nigeria to President Tinubu, who will lead… pic.twitter.com/Q4XYZGoJmP
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 26, 2023
Once again, I congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on the Supreme Court’s affirmation of the mandate given to him by Nigerians. It is indeed a victory for democracy. The entire judicial process further confirms and solidifies the rule of law in our country. pic.twitter.com/VEXSWKcfJX
— Hon Abbas Tajudeen, PhD. (@Speaker_Abbas) October 27, 2023
The Labour Party’s election challenge a non starter, says senior lawyer Chief Robert Clarke pic.twitter.com/kfwB05pAnk
— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) April 5, 2023
Others criticised the decision, claiming that the judiciary is now compromised.
October 26, 2023
Press Statement
Presidential Appeal: Supreme Court Judgment is Disappointing, Concerning –@OfficialPDPNig …Says Apex Court Has Failed Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgment of the Supreme Court in the petition filed by the… pic.twitter.com/zWTxlzJm5Z
— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) October 26, 2023
I will always be grateful to God to represent His Excellency, @PeterObi, in this petition up to the Supreme Court. He is a worthy mentor and a dogged fighter for a new Nigeria, a man of character, competence, and capacity, no matter whatever any institution says. I thank … pic.twitter.com/nU4yJUIOyM
— Kenneth Okonkwo (@realkenokonkwo) October 26, 2023
I feel a deep concern for Nigeria and our Judiciary. The Supreme Court rulings today and the recent ruling from the Court of Appeal regarding the 2023 Presidential Election between Peter Obi of Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar of PDP, and Tinubu of APC, should dishearten any… pic.twitter.com/oJNMKHfuBj
— Kenneth The Riceman (@imansuangbonk) October 26, 2023
That you sit in Aso Rock does not make you a President.
INEC/Appeal Court/Supreme Court cant make you a president
Only the will of the people can make you The President.Without the will of the people you are an impostor.
No force on earth can make you legitimate other than the… pic.twitter.com/t6WAWi3Lck
— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) October 27, 2023
STATEMENT FROM THE LABOUR PARTY, NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, BARRISTER JULIUS ABURE ON THE OUTCOME OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENThttps://t.co/56WE6UIkKb pic.twitter.com/JjK0GKdAIH
— LabourPartyNG (@NgLabour) October 26, 2023
I REPEAT!
1. Bola Ahmed Tinubu lost the 2023 Presidential Election.
2. He came a distant 3rd.
3. He wasn’t qualified to contest the election in the first place.
4. H.E. Mr. Peter Obi won the 2023 Presidential Election.
5. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar came 2nd.
6. What the PEPC…
— Brother Barth (@brotherbarth) October 27, 2023
Meanwhile, some others took a neutral stand by calling for unity and moving forward as a nation.
The Labour Party’s election challenge a non starter, says senior lawyer Chief Robert Clarke pic.twitter.com/kfwB05pAnk
— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) April 5, 2023
Una no well. In fact God punish all of you! You are just knowing now now now that Nigerian institutions don’t work? God punish you for being weaklings and for wasting all our time.
Work with Atiku that day, una say una dey court, see your nonsense lives outside! Turned us to…
— April 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@Tinyandagod) October 26, 2023
We regroup to keep fighting. Aluta continua
— Kingsley Imoni-Ogbe👁️🗨️ (@kudos12j) October 26, 2023
