Keyamo Storms Tribunal In Tinubu’s Defence, Dressed In Full Legal Robes [Video]

The New Diplomat
Writer
Keyamo Storms Tribunal In Tinubu’s Defence, Dressed In Full Legal Robes

Ad

Foiled Coup in Benin: Several Soldiers Arrested as Government Asserts Control

By Abiola Olawale Authorities in Benin have reportedly arrested several soldiers following a swift operation to foil an attempted military coup on Sunday. Military and security sources confirmed the arrests, which reportedly include the ringleaders of the short-lived coup that briefly plunged the West African nation into uncertainty. One source said 13 arrests had been…

France Vows to Intensify Counter-Terror Aid for Nigeria

By Abiola Olawale French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a pledge to intensify counter-terror assistance to Nigeria, signaling a renewed commitment to the fight against extremism in the country. Marcon made this known following a discussion with President Bola Tinubu. In a tweet on Sunday, Macron said he had conveyed France’s solidarity with Nigeria in…

Nigeria Slams Attempted Coup in Benin Republic, Says it’s an ‘Assault on Democracy’

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the attempted change of government in the neighbouring Republic of Benin, describing the military action as a direct "assault on democracy" and constitutional order in West Africa. ​The rebuke from the Nigerian government comes hours after a small group of soldiers, who described themselves as…

Ad

By Charles Adingupu

Human Rights Activist and Former Minister of State for Employment, Festus Keyamo stormed the court on Tuesday morning, decked in full legal apparel ready to defend his principal, President Bola Tinubu.

This is the first time Keyamo is appearing since the Presidential Election Petition Court began sitting.

Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Spokesperson for Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council donned his legal robe for today’s hearing in defence of President Bola Tinubu.

The definitive hearing is set to kick off today, May 30, after the court consolidated on all the petitions before it, at the last adjourned date.

The consolidation is for expeditious hearing since most of the grounds of the petitioners are similar.

Appearances are already ongoing for the APM Vs INEC, Tinubu, Shettima, APC and Kabiru Masari.

Ad

X whatsapp