Chimamanda shows up to support Peter Obi, Datti in court

<p>Chimamanda Adichie joins LP candidates at Presidential Election Petition Court</p>, <span>Chimamanda Adichie and Datti Baba-Ahmed Twitter</span>, <h2>Award-winning author, Chimamanda Adichie, stood in solidarity with the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, as they appeared before the Presidential Election Petition Court on Tuesday, August 01, 2023.</h2>, <p>The LP candidates, Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed, have lodged a legal challenge against the victory of President Bola Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the highly-contested presidential election that took place on February 25, 2023. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared President Bola Tinubu as the winner of the election.</p>, <p>Adichie, who is a vocal critic of politics and policies in Nigeria, has been a strong supporter of Obi’s presidential bid.</p>, <p>The trio, Adichie, Peter Obi, and Datti Baba-Ahmed, arrived at the court premises amid heightened anticipation from supporters and observers alike.</p>, <p>Moments ago, the court reserved judgment on the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).</p>, <p>The court asked for prayers as it nears judgement.</p>