In this statement, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), expressed his views on the outcome of the Presidential Election Petitions Court’s judgment, which upheld the election of Bola Tinubu. Here are the key points from his statement:
- Wike mentioned that he didn’t know who was giving hope to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding their case at the tribunal. He was apparently referring to individuals or groups who may have been optimistic about the PDP’s chances in the case.
- He commended the judges of the Presidential Election Petitions Court for their decision, stating that President Tinubu had won the election squarely.
- Wike indicated that there was a matter related to Shettima’s case at the Supreme Court, and he was unsure about who was providing hope to certain parties involved in the legal proceedings.
- He mentioned that as a member of the board of trustees, he had urged others to pray for a favorable outcome during the tribunal’s proceedings.
- Wike expressed his frustration with what he perceived as misinformation and false hope being spread on social media platforms. He suggested that some individuals who did not attend the tribunal proceedings were spreading misleading information.
- The minister also referenced a video he had seen where a pastor allegedly placed pictures of the judges in court and asked the congregation to pray against them, which he viewed as an attempt to intimidate judges.
Overall, Wike’s statement reflects his observations and concerns regarding the influence of misinformation and external factors on legal cases and judicial proceedings, as well as the role of faith and prayer in such matters.