The aftermath of petition CA/PEPC/03/2023 (Peter Obi and Labour Party vs INEC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, APC’s legal counsel) revealed that the hearing for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has been adjourned to Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Peter Obi’s legal council, led by Livy Uzoukwu, requested the adjournment of the hearing to Wednesday, and the legal councils representing Tinubu and Shettima agreed. This decision was reached unanimously among all parties and respondents involved.
According to Livy, the need for the adjournment is due to the number of outstanding processes yet to be filed and it will enable all parties to take decisions on documents that are in contention and controversial documents. They argued that it will also make the process faster.
What you should know about Livy Uzoukwu
Livy Uzoukwu, a senior advocate of Nigeria lead Peter Obi’s legal council in the presidential election tribunal. He is also the head, Livy Uzoukwu (SAN) and Co.
He completed his LL.B Honours Degree at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1981 and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in July 1982. He furthered his education by earning an LLM Degree from Abia State University in 1991 and an LLD from the University of South Africa in 2010.
In 1997, Uzoukwu participated in leadership training at the International Leadership Academy, United Nations University in Amman, Jordan.
After completing his national youth service, he began practicing law in July 1983. In February 1994, he was appointed as the Honourable Attorney–General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, becoming the youngest person ever to hold that position. Following his tenure in October 1996, he returned to private legal practice. In September 1999, he was honored with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
During his career, Uzoukwu served on various committees and councils at both state and federal levels, including the Imo State Security Council, Imo State Judicial Service Committee, Imo State Boundary Commission, Imo State Magistrate/High Court Rules Committee, and the Body of Benchers and Council of Legal Education.
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He possesses extensive legal experience at all levels of the Nigerian judicial system, including the Supreme Court. He has provided legal advice to numerous companies, corporations, institutions, and government entities. He is also a sought-after consultant on Nigerian Law for solicitors in the United Kingdom.
Additionally, he has authored several legal literature and has been recognised as a poet, earning various prizes. He has delivered scholarly papers at numerous seminars, conferences, symposia, and workshops.
In recognition of his exemplary services to the state, he was appointed as a member of the Imo State Council of Elders in 2007. Furthermore, on 22 December 2008, he was conferred the National Honour of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) by the President of Nigeria for his outstanding virtues and contributions to the country.
