The staff of the court of appeal have been ordered to stay away from work on Wednesday, September 6, when the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will give its verdict on the petitions challenging the election of Bola Tinubu as the president of Nigeria.
The order was contained in a memo issued by Oluwaleye David, on behalf of the chief registrar of the court, who said the decision was to ensure a peaceful and conducive environment for the tribunal session.
The memo stated that only staff with tags provided by the management would be allowed into the court premises and that there would be tight security at the entrance and other strategic areas of the court complex.
The memo read:
“I have been directed to inform all members of staff of the headquarters and Abuja division to stay at home on Wednesday, 6th of September, 2023.
“This is to create a conducive and peaceful atmosphere for special sitting for the presidential election tribunal petition at the Abuja division of the court.
“In view of the above, very strong security apparatus have been arranged to man the entrance of the court and also in all strategic areas of the court complex.
In addition, only staff with tags provided by the management will be allowed into the court premises. Please be informed as instructed.”
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