Earlier, it was  reported that a list of seven  judges had been drawn up  to  hear  the  appeal  of the Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP) presidential candidate,  Alhaji Atiku  Abubakar,  and  Peter Gregory  Obi of the Labor Party (LP).

They are Justice  Musa Dattijo Muhammad,  Justice  Uwani Musa  Aba  Aji,  Justice  Lawal Garba,  Justice  Helen M. Ogunwumiju, I.N. Saulawa,  Tijani  Abubakar and Emmanuel Agim.

However,  three  of the seven  judges reportedly recused themselves  from  the  jury hearing  the case. However,  sources  close to the  country's highest judicial  body  have  revealed  that  Judge Haruna Tsamani, head  of the Presidential Election  Petitions  Court (PEPC),  may not be unrelated to rumors that he  is currently  in a  wheelchair and  suffering from  an  enlarged  prostate since he confirmed  Tinubu's victory

It is recalled that a few days ago,  there  was  a claim  that  Judge Tsamagni,  who  went  to Paris  for treatment  after the PEPC judgement, was  unable to get a cure for his  enlarged  prostate,  and  is  currently unable  to  walk and confirmed in a  wheelchair.  

But sources  close to the Supreme Court  suspected that something  was  seriously  looming  and  threatening  the  top ranks  of  the  legal  profession.  

The judges  whose appointments were rescinded are Justice  Musa Dattijo Muhammad,  Mr.  I.N.  Sarawa  and  Mr.  Helen M. Ogunwumiju. 

However,  Judge  Dattijo reportedly  excused himself on the pretext  of  retiring  next  Monday.  Justice  Saulawa,  who followed  suit, withdrew  from the  panel, but did  not  give a reason for  his  decision.  Justice  Ogunwunmiju,  who also  withdrew  from the  committee, did  not  explain why.  

The  latest  developments mean  that five  of  the  11 judges on Nigeria's  Supreme Court  have  resigned  or  retired.  

According to the 1999  Constitution  of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as  amended), it is required to have  seven  judges on  PEPT  appeals.