Supreme Court judgement: Nigerians react with gasps and tears as they predict outcome

  • Nigerians on social media have given their predictions ahead of Thursday, October 26, election petition appeal showdown at the Supreme Court
  • The apex court is expected to decide the fates of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in their quest to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  • However, some netizens believe the judgment would be straightforward, while others think the petitioners stand no chance against President Tinubu
  • Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil society, courts and metro

On Wednesday, October 25, the Supreme Court revealed its intention to issue a verdict within the next 24 hours in the appeal of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi against President Bola Tinubu.

This announcement stirred various responses from the public, with many Nigerians expressing surprise at the swiftness of the court’s decision.