The Presidential Election Petition Courtroom, at the moment (Wednesday), adjourned the pre-hearing of the petition by the presidential candidate of the Labour Get together, Peter Obi, towards the President-elect, Bola Tinubu until Friday, Might 19.

Justice Haruna Tsammani who led the five-member panel adjourned the petition until Friday for continuation of the pre-hearing session.

Lamidi Apapa and courtroom Drama

Lamidi Apapa was mobbed by youths that have been on the courtroom to witness proceedings within the petition that Mr. Obi filed to problem the result of the February presidential election.

Shortly after the Justice Haruna Tsammani-led five-member panel adjourned the petition until Friday for continuation of the pre-hearing session, Apapa, whereas stepping out of the courtroom, made an try to deal with the media.

Whereas he positioned himself earlier than the ready cameras, after Dr. Livy Uzoukwu (SAN), Peter Obi’s lead counsel, completed chatting with newsmen on what transpired throughout the courtroom session.

As he was about to get began to reply questions, a gaggle of youths that recognized themselves as “Obidients”, pushed him away from the cameras, insisting that he lacked the best to talk for the social gathering. The commotion went on for some time as aggrieved youths tore his garments, nonetheless, he was taken into protecting custody by safety operatives on the Courtroom of Enchantment in Abuja.

What precipitated the ensued drama

Earlier, a mini drama occurred within the courtroom after Apapa tried to announce himself as a consultant of the social gathering. He made his approach to the road of chairs reserved for dignitaries and the petitioners instantly the principle door to the courtroom was opened.

Obi was already seated by the point Apapa tried to take possession of one of many seats however was blocked by members of the social gathering led by a person that was recognized because the LP’s Nationwide Youth Chief.