Nigerian court hears opposition’s presidential vote challenge

Bola Tinubu (Ben Curtis/AP)

A Nigerian court has begun its hearing on separate suits filed by the opposition to challenge the incumbent party’s victory in the country’s presidential election.

The presidential tribunal at the Court of Appeal in the capital, Abuja, heard the opening statements of lawyers representing opposition parties, who are challenging the outcome of the February vote won by Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress.