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Nigeria’s highest court dismisses the opposition’s claims of fraud and electoral law violations.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has upheld the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ending months of legal battles over the presidential race.
The seven-member court ruled on Thursday against the opposition’s challenges of fraud and electoral law breaches during the election.
“There is no merit in this appeal, and it is hereby dismissed,” said Supreme Court judge John Okoro.
The court’s decision, which is final, gives Tinubu a firm mandate to lead.
Tinubu, a 71-year-old former…
