HDP wants tribunal to stop Buhari’s second term inauguration

The Hope Democratic Party (HDP) and presidential candidate Ambrose Owuru has asked presidential election petition tribunal to stop Muhammadu Buhari’s planned inauguration on May 29.

President Buhari is expected to be inaugurated for a second term after winning the February 23 election.

HDP made an application at the tribunal that Buhari should not be sworn-in while election was still being challenged in court.

The five-man panel led by Justice Zainab Bulka Chuwa has adjourned the case to May the 22nd.