The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a ruling on November 2 regarding a legal challenge to Donald Duke’s presidential nomination by his People's Progressive Party (PRP). The court will determine the validity of Duke’s candidacy in the upcoming elections, following a lawsuit that questions his eligibility (businessday.ng).
The case centers on the legal procedures surrounding the nomination process, with the court tasked to assess whether the party followed the correct protocols. The outcome could have significant implications for the political landscape ahead of the elections, as Duke is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics.
Separately, activist Omoyele Sowore has withdrawn his plan to call the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) as a witness in an alleged defamation case against former President Muhammadu Buhari. Sowore stated that the evidence he sought from the DSS boss could be obtained from another official, avoiding the need for the DSS DG’s testimony (channelstv.com). This development highlights ongoing legal battles involving high-profile figures in Nigerian politics.
