The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the presidency of externalizing the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.

The party also said the presidency has become jittery since the media interview by a top official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), confirming the existence of a central election results transmission server in the commission.

In a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP noted that the media interview speaks volumes about the reported denial by INEC of the existence of such a server for the 2019 general election.

The opposition party added that it exposed the plan by President Muhammadu Buhari’s team to distract the presidential tribunal by externalizing its proceedings. The PDP also noted presidency’s attempt to divert public attention by engaging in judicial interpretations and hauling insults on its candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his determination to retrieve his mandate in the court.

“The lesson for all in the latest episode is in the undying verity that no matter how long falsehood appears to thrive, the truth will always come to light and prevail at the end of the day.

“Instead of this pitiable resort to frenetic and chaotic play to the gallery, the PDP counsels President Buhari and his team to focus on facing the course of justice at the tribunal,” the statement stated.It further advised the president and his team to curtail their desperation and respect the sanctity and integrity of the Court of Appeal by ending their externalization of proceedings, which it said, was a calculated scheme to distract the court and derail the course of justice.

The party stated that its candidate has respect for the court and would not join President Buhari’s team in engaging in actions that tend to undermine independence and sanctity of the judiciary.

“Our party stands firmly with Nigerians in our determination to retrieve our stolen mandate in the court and no amount of shenanigans by the APC and the Buhari team will distract us or detract from the resolve of Nigerians in their expectation of the triumph of their will at the tribunal,” PDP added.

"Exciting news! TheNigeriaLawyer is now on WhatsApp Channels 🚀 Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest legal insights!" Click here! ....................................................................................................................... Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material and other digital content on this website, in whole or in part, without express and written permission from TheNigeriaLawyer, is strictly prohibited _________________________________________________________________ [Register Now] ILA Nigeria Branch Marks 10 Years With Infrastructure Financing As Theme For 7th Annual Conference The International Law Association - Nigeria Branch 7th annual conference on public-private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure financing, April 4-5 in Abuja. Details: https://ilanigeria.org.ng/conference _________________________________________________________________

NIALS' Compendia Series: Your One-Stop Solution For Navigating Nigerian Laws (2004-2023)

Email: info@nials.edu.ng, tugomak@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: For Inquiry and information, kindly contact, NIALS Director of Marketing: +2348074128732, +2348100363602.