The Supreme Court has made a ruling on Friday, dismissing a lawsuit that sought to disqualify Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court unanimously determined that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lacked the legal standing, known as locus standi, to file the lawsuit.

The PDP had contended that Shettima's selection as Tinubu's running mate violated several provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, including sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1)(2).

The PDP argued that Shettima's simultaneous nomination for the positions of vice-president and Borno Central senatorial seat was in contravention of the law.

However, the Supreme Court ruled that the PDP, as a party outside the All Progressives Congress, should not interfere in matters that fall outside its jurisdiction.

The dismissal of the suit signifies a significant development in the political landscape, affirming the eligibility of the APC's chosen candidates and allowing them to focus on inauguration.