Because he was the only candidate that got up to 25% in FCT

APC should be chased away

You people should rest, Abuja alone cannot be a determined factor for presidential election victory.

opera1:
You people should rest, Abuja alone cannot be a determined factor for presidential election victory.

That's the constitutional Law dude. A candidate MUST secure 25% in the federal Territory. Dude it's a must!

Nope. You need to win 25% 2/3 of the states which obi did NOT do.

Stop increasing the potential of your misery.

Tinubu is the President and does not require a single vote in FCT to be validly declared the winner of the election he won.

25% of 2/3 of all states and FCT is the totality of Nigeria, as Nigeria is made up of States and FCT.

Did Tinubu score 25% in 2/3 of that totality of 37 units?

Yes!

Move on with your loss.

opera1:
You people should rest, Abuja alone cannot be a determined factor for presidential election victory.

The president by default is the governor of Abuja so to speak. You can't be the head of a place if 25% of the people there didn't vote for you. It's like staying in a home you're not wanted. In the Nigerian Constitution, Abuja is unified state and the Federal Character is employed in most appointments and things done there. It's a state that binds all Nigerians together, hence the 25%. Note that the Constitution didn't state, anyone with the highest vote or 50%, it also stated 25% which is reasonable.

I really don't envy the judges in the tribunal
God bless NIGERIA

In 2 to 3 weeks from now, this case would be over for the good of all. I Commit our judiciary into God's hands

Cloudflare:


That's the constitutional Law dude. A candidate MUST secure 25% in the federal Territory. Dude it's a must!

I'm for Peter Obi but stop confusing yourself because the constitution is very clear.

"A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election, he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and must have nothing less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.”


Let me make this simple for you, It's like asking how many states are in Nigeria? The answer usually goes this way, there are 36 states in Nigeria and a federal capital territory.

A candidate is not required to obtain at least 25% of the votes in Abuja to be declared the winner. According to Section 134 (2) of the CFRN 1999, a candidate for the presidency must have the highest number of votes overall and must receive a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least two-thirds of all the states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

This means that if a candidate achieves at least 25% of the votes in each of 25 states out of the total 37 states (including Abuja), they would fulfill the constitutional requirement, regardless of whether they obtain 25% of the votes specifically in Abuja.

Therefore, a candidate who secures the highest number of votes and at least 25% of the votes in 25 states does not need to meet the 25% threshold in the FCT Abuja in order to be declared the winner.

So therefore, No Abuja Votes Required.

PROPHETmichael:


I'm for Peter Obi but stop confusing yourself because the constitution is very clear.

"A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election, he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and must have nothing less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.”


Let me make this simple for you, It's like asking how many states are in Nigeria? The answer usually goes this way, there are 36 states in Nigeria and a federal capital territory.

A candidate is not required to obtain at least 25% of the votes in Abuja to be declared the winner. According to Section 134 (2) of the CFRN 1999, a candidate for the presidency must have the highest number of votes overall and must receive a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least two-thirds of all the states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

This means that if a candidate achieves at least 25% of the votes in each of 25 states out of the total 37 states (including Abuja), they would fulfill the constitutional requirement, regardless of whether they obtain 25% of the votes specifically in Abuja.

Therefore, a candidate who secures the highest number of votes and at least 25% of the votes in 25 states does not need to meet the 25% threshold in the FCT Abuja in order to be declared the winner.

So therefore, No Abuja Votes Required.

You Tinubu supporters have been in severe pains ever since the election tribunal gave a hint that the drug lord will be booted out. I understand your frustration here. Keep wailing

Throwback:
Stop increasing the potential of your misery.

Tinubu is the President and does not require a single vote in FCT to be validly declared the winner of the election he won.

25% of 2/3 of all states and FCT is the totality of Nigeria, as Nigeria is made up of States and FCT.

Did Tinubu score 25% in 2/3 of that totality of 37 units?

Yes!

Move on with your loss.

Abuja in the Constitution isn't a state. FCT was defined in the Constitution. Please, get your facts right.

Nigeria comprises of two components in the Constitution;
1. The states
2. The FCT. One must get 2/3 of the two components

The Constitution defines the meaning of the states which are 36 while it went forward to define what FCT means. FCT is regarded as an Area Council headed by the President as the governor. So, if you must be the president of the council, 2/3 is the requirement

So, the Constitution isn't wrong to always note state and FCT. They're different entities So, get 2/3 in 24 states and 2/3 of the Area Council which is FCT Or do you win a state as a governor without winning 25% of the state, if we so consider FCT as a compulsory state? This is the council that houses all the Federal bodies

From the beginning in Section 2 (2) the Constitution distinguishes the states and FCT providing that “Nigeria shall be a Federation consisting of States and a Federal Capital Territory”

Then, section 134,
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

FCT is a special place. It has the unique look of Nigeria and was developed solely with tax payers funds. Which state is like Abuja? Which state is the President the governor? If not Abuja. This is defined word for word in the Constitution

Cloudflare:


You Tinubu supporters have been in severe pains ever since the election tribunal gave a hint that the drug lord will be booted out. I understand your frustration here. Keep wailing

Have a nice day kiddo, I thought I was dealing with literate not knowing I'm wasting my time with a stark illiterate.

udeh3:


Abuja in the Constitution isn't a state. FCT was defined in the Constitution. Please, get your facts right.

Nigeria comprises of two components in the Constitution;
1. The states
2. The FCT. One must get 2/3 of the two components

The Constitution defines the meaning of the states which are 36 while it went forward to define what FCT means. FCT is regarded as an Area Council headed by the President as the governor. So, if you must be the president of the council, 2/3 is the requirement

So, the Constitution isn't wrong to always state and FCT. So, get 2/3 in 24 states and 2/3 of the Area Council which is FCT Or do you win a state as a governor without winning 25% of the state, if we so consider FCT as a compulsory state? This is the council that houses all the Federal bodies

The constitution isn't wrong to always mention the FCT after the states.

Both the States and FCT is the totality of federation units in Nigeria.

That is 37 units.

So that is why the rule is to secure national spread in Nigeria that is made up of all states and FCT.

25% in 2/3 of Nigeria is 25% in 2/3 of all states and FCT.

Did Tinubu get this mark in the 37 units that make up Nigeria?

Yes!

PROPHETmichael:


I'm for Peter Obi but stop confusing yourself because the constitution is very clear.

"A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election, he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and must have nothing less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.”


Let me make this simple for you, It's like asking how many states are in Nigeria? The answer usually goes this way, there are 36 states in Nigeria and a federal capital territory.

A candidate is not required to obtain at least 25% of the votes in Abuja to be declared the winner. According to Section 134 (2) of the CFRN 1999, a candidate for the presidency must have the highest number of votes overall and must receive a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least two-thirds of all the states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

This means that if a candidate achieves at least 25% of the votes in each of 25 states out of the total 37 states (including Abuja), they would fulfill the constitutional requirement, regardless of whether they obtain 25% of the votes specifically in Abuja.

Therefore, a candidate who secures the highest number of votes and at least 25% of the votes in 25 states does not need to meet the 25% threshold in the FCT Abuja in order to be declared the winner.

So therefore, No Abuja Votes Required.

Shatap you are not for Obi anything

PROPHETmichael:


I'm for Peter Obi but stop confusing yourself because the constitution is very clear.

"A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election, he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and must have nothing less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.”


Let me make this simple for you, It's like asking how many states are in Nigeria? The answer usually goes this way, there are 36 states in Nigeria and a federal capital territory.

A candidate is not required to obtain at least 25% of the votes in Abuja to be declared the winner. According to Section 134 (2) of the CFRN 1999, a candidate for the presidency must have the highest number of votes overall and must receive a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least two-thirds of all the states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

This means that if a candidate achieves at least 25% of the votes in each of 25 states out of the total 37 states (including Abuja), they would fulfill the constitutional requirement, regardless of whether they obtain 25% of the votes specifically in Abuja.

Therefore, a candidate who secures the highest number of votes and at least 25% of the votes in 25 states does not need to meet the 25% threshold in the FCT Abuja in order to be declared the winner.

So therefore, No Abuja Votes Required.

Abuja is not a state dude!

PROPHETmichael:


Have a nice day kiddo, I thought I was dealing with literate not knowing I'm wasting my time with a stark illiterate.

You Tinubu supporters go wail tire. Your wailing just started. It's just like JAMB saying you must have 5 credits AND English language. Don't you have sense or are you daft as to not to know that the English language is compulsory and a MUST?

you go wail tire. The drug lord is on his way out. Keep wailing

LOVEALAIGBO:


Abuja is not a state dude!

It is part of the 37 geographical units that make up Nigeria.

The purpose of that rule of 25% in 2/3 of Nigeria is to ensure national spread, and not to make any particular unit more important than the rest of the 37.

Did Tinubu get the required national spread in the 37 geographical units?

Yes he did.

29 units out of 37 units is already more than 2/3.

udeh3:


Abuja in the Constitution isn't a state. FCT was defined in the Constitution. Please, get your facts right.

Nigeria comprises of two components in the Constitution;
1. The states
2. The FCT. One must get 2/3 of the two components

The Constitution defines the meaning of the states which are 36 while it went forward to define what FCT means. FCT is regarded as an Area Council headed by the President as the governor. So, if you must be the president of the council, 2/3 is the requirement

So, the Constitution isn't wrong to always note state and FCT. They're different entities So, get 2/3 in 24 states and 2/3 of the Area Council which is FCT Or do you win a state as a governor without winning 25% of the state, if we so consider FCT as a compulsory state? This is the council that houses all the Federal bodies

From the beginning in Section 2 (2) the Constitution distinguishes the states and FCT providing that “Nigeria shall be a Federation consisting of States and a Federal Capital Territory”

Then, section 134,
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

FCT is a special place. It has the unique look of Nigeria and was developed solely with tax payers funds. Which state is like Abuja? Which state is the President the governor? If not Abuja. This is defined word for word in the Constitution

There's nothing special about Abuja. It's considered as the 37th State with regards to elections. Besides, the sentence in the constitution states so when read from the English grammar perspective. Commas have their inferences. Same when there's an absence of it.

PROPHETmichael:


I'm for Peter Obi but stop confusing yourself because the constitution is very clear.

"A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election, he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and must have nothing less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.”


Let me make this simple for you, It's like asking how many states are in Nigeria? The answer usually goes this way, there are 36 states in Nigeria and a federal capital territory.

A candidate is not required to obtain at least 25% of the votes in Abuja to be declared the winner. According to Section 134 (2) of the CFRN 1999, a candidate for the presidency must have the highest number of votes overall and must receive a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least two-thirds of all the states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

This means that if a candidate achieves at least 25% of the votes in each of 25 states out of the total 37 states (including Abuja), they would fulfill the constitutional requirement, regardless of whether they obtain 25% of the votes specifically in Abuja.

Therefore, a candidate who secures the highest number of votes and at least 25% of the votes in 25 states does not need to meet the 25% threshold in the FCT Abuja in order to be declared the winner.

So therefore, No Abuja Votes Required.

Oga, Nigeria is made up of 36 States simple! The FCT was defined as the second component of the Constitution. It also went on to discuss the formulation. It was clear on it definition of Abuja as an Area Council which is headed by the president

delpee:


There's nothing special about Abuja. It's considered as the 37th State with regards to elections. Besides, the sentence in the constitution states so when read from the English grammar perspective. Commas have their inferences. Same when there's an absence of it.

I have harped on the comma issue, but it seems many are too dull to understand that since (, and FCT) is different from ( and FCT), Tinubu nor any candidate do not need specific votes from FCT.

udeh3:


Oga, Nigeria is made up of 36 States simple! The FCT was defined as the second component of the Constitution. It also went on to discuss the formulation. It was clear on it definition of Abuja as an Area Council which is headed by the president

Nigeria is made up of 36states and FCT.

That is the geographical components within Nigeria.

2/3 of Nigeria is 2/3 of 36states and FCT.

The rule is for 2/3 of all states and FCT.

The rule is not for 2/3 of all states, and FCT.

The comma is not for fun, hence its absence in that rule.

Karlman:
APC should be chased away

..... and they will be chased away reason Tinubu and the APC are resorting to intimidation and threats.

Cloudflare:


That's the constitutional Law dude. A candidate MUST secure 25% in the federal Territory. Dude it's a must!

I'm dat case, a candidate can neglect other state and focus on Abuja only for his victory.
Make una dey play o

Hateandthunder:
Because he was the only candidate that got up to 25% in FCT

Best case scenario is a runoff, then we’d have a constitutional crisis <no prez>

So many Ignoramus clearly defending illegality

FCT is a MUST

It's just like Compulsory Credit in Mathematics or English Language in Waec, for you to pass


Tinubu is sitting on Illegality an the EU and the world at large is watching the Nigeria Judiciary

Nothing like Technicalities will Mar this process

Okwute will Reclaim his Mandate Insha Allah

Even though am not a fan of either APC or PDP but if Obi wins in the tribunal and became the President he is going to be worst than Good luck Jonathan

The only way they can declare Peter obi the winner at the tribunal na if Charlie boy deliver the judgement
Crazy people

Throwback:


It is part of the 37 geographical units that make up Nigeria.

The purpose of that rule of 25% in 2/3 of Nigeria is to ensure national spread, and not to make any particular unit more important than the rest of the 37.

Did Tinubu get the required national spread in the 37 geographical units?

Yes he did.

29 units out of 37 units is already more than 2/3.

You, Olanipekun, Tinubu and the rest of the mob are twisting and giving your own deceptive meaning to what the constitution clearly states in black and white!

Two things:

*The constitution states that 'a candidate must score 25% in 2/3 of the states of Nigeria AND the FCT'!.....Couldn't have been stated any more clearly in plain english! If for the purposes of this particular rule, the framers of the constitution had intended Abuja to be treated same as the 36 states of Nigeria they could have stated '25% in 2/3 of the component units of Nigeria' as you're now editorialising to suit your own narrative! Or they could have stated '25% in 2/3 of the states of the federation INCLUDING Abuja', and this would have definitively shown that, for the purposes of this rule, Abuja was to be taken as a 37th state to be INCLUDED in the rule!

*More importantly, the President is de-jure and de-facto Governor of the FCT....in law and in fact, so it stands to reason that a Governor gets at least 25% in the state he wants to govern! It wouldn't be fair on the inhabitants of Abuja if this wasn't the case!

Juicypamela:
So many Ignoramus clearly defending illegality

FCT is a MUST

It's just like Compulsory Credit in Mathematics or English Language in Waec, for you to pass


Tinubu is sitting on Illegality an the EU and the world at large is watching the Nigeria Judiciary

Nothing like Technicalities will Mar this process

Okwute will Reclaim his Mandate Insha Allah

[b][/b]
Surely he will reclaim is manhood. madam chief justice of nairaland

Cloudflare:


That's the constitutional Law dude. A candidate MUST secure 25% in the federal Territory. Dude it's a must!

Where in d constitution in that.....u don't think if such exist there won't be room for argument....think empty head

PROPHETmichael:


I'm for Peter Obi but stop confusing yourself because the constitution is very clear.

"A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election, he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and must have nothing less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.”


Let me make this simple for you, It's like asking how many states are in Nigeria? The answer usually goes this way, there are 36 states in Nigeria and a federal capital territory.

A candidate is not required to obtain at least 25% of the votes in Abuja to be declared the winner. According to Section 134 (2) of the CFRN 1999, a candidate for the presidency must have the highest number of votes overall and must receive a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least two-thirds of all the states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

This means that if a candidate achieves at least 25% of the votes in each of 25 states out of the total 37 states (including Abuja), they would fulfill the constitutional requirement, regardless of whether they obtain 25% of the votes specifically in Abuja.

Therefore, a candidate who secures the highest number of votes and at least 25% of the votes in 25 states does not need to meet the 25% threshold in the FCT Abuja in order to be declared the winner.

So therefore, No Abuja Votes Required.

In the constitution is it written And or including?

Again what is " So therefore"?

You are never for Obi stop. Lieing Mohammed

Even if Charly boy is the head of the tribunal and Obi's wife is the assistant, they still cannot in good conscience say Obi won.

They can only do that on social media where they have an army of ready mob

tyboy:
The only way they can declare Peter obi the winner at the tribunal na if Charlie boy deliver the judgement
Crazy people