Obi and his party presented the witness on Tuesday, when the Court of Appeal in Abuja resumed its hearing of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT).

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Obi and LP's lawsuit hinges on Tinubu's disqualification as a consequence of the double nomination of his vice president, Kashim Shettima, and the alleged conviction for drug trafficking in the United States.

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Commenting on the matter, a member of Obi’s legal team and a chieftain of the party, Kenneth Okonkwo wrote on Twitter: 

“It was a good day for the Petitioners. @peterobigregory and Datti were in court. Obi and Labour Party commenced their trial today by presenting their first witness.

“The issue was hinged on the non-qualification of Tinubu as a result of double nomination of his Vice, Shettima and the drug trafficking conviction.

 

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“The CTC of the US court judgment on drug trafficking and INEC documents on the double nomination of Shettima were admitted in evidence.  Petition is adjourned to 31st May, 2023.”