The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) claimed that Vice President Kashim Shettima's nomination as Tinubu's running mate violated Section 35 of the Electoral Act 2022 and other constitutional provisions.
However, the court ruled that the petitioner should have filed the case within 14 days from the day the cause of action arose, and it's now time-barred.
The court also stated that Section 285(14c) does not permit members of one political party to challenge the nomination of candidates from another party.
The court also stated that Section 285(14c) does not permit members of one political party to challenge the nomination of candidates from another party.
Therefore, the petitioner lacks the legal standing to file the petition, and the suit was dismissed for lacking merit.
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