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Atiku, Obi contest states won by each other at tribunal

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Atiku, Obi contest states won by each other at tribunal

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, is contesting the results of election in some of the 12 states won by his ex-political ally, Atiku Abubakar, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Atiku, according to the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), came first in Katsina, Adamawa, Taraba, Osun, Kaduna, Gombe, Yobe, Bauchi, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa.

But Obi is now contesting the votes in the aforementioned states.

Although Obi and his party had indicated in their petition before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that they planned to contest results from 21 states, their lawyer, Emeka Okpoko (SAN), told the court on June 1 that the petitioners would now contest results only in 18 states.
Already, Obi and the LP have tendered certified true copies (CTCs) of election results from Osun, Adamawa, Bayesa and Akwa Ibom before the PEPC.

On June 1, Obi and his party tendered the results from Osun while they tendered results from Adamawa, Bayesa and Akwa Ibom states on June 2.

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Obi and the LP are also contesting results in some of the states they won, claiming that their votes were suppressed.

The states include Lagos, Imo, Edo Plateau and Cross River states.

On his part, Atiku and the PDP are contesting the results of the election in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Obi and his party won in the FCT and 11 states – Lagos, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Plateau, Imo, Ebonyi, Nasarawa, Anambra, Abia and Ebonyi.

While Atiku and his party have tendered CTCs of results from the states before the PEPC, they have so far led oral evidence (call witnesses) in respect of Abia and Ebonyi States.

On June 1, Atiku and the PDP called the party’s State Collation Officer for Abia State during the election, Uzoma Nkem Abonta, who claimed among others, that the election was marred by a catalogue of malpractices.

Atiku and his party also invited PDO’s State Collation Officer for Ebonyi State, Silas Joseph Onu, on June 2. He claimed that the presidential election in the state was marred by malpractices.

Atiku and the PDP claimed, in their petition, that “the purported results from 19,702 polling units across 36 states and Federal Capital Territory contain various forms of infractions.”

Both of them want to be declared winner of the election.

Atiku, Obi contest states won by each other at tribunal

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IGP orders withdrawal of police attached to Yahaya Bello

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IGP orders withdrawal of police attached to Yahaya Bello

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn all police officers attached to former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello.

This is contained in a police wireless message obtained on Friday.

The document with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 read, “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has also placed Bello on its watchlist after he evaded arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N80 billion financial crime.

The notice to this effect comes a few hours after the EFCC declared the former Governor wanted.

Bello is being wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged corrupt practices while in office as Kogi Governor.

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Tinubu’s aide under fire over comment on Yahaya Bello arrest

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Tinubu’s aide under fire over comment on Yahaya Bello arrest

The internet users has bombarded the twitter page (X) of the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga over his comment on former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who resisted arrest by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Recall EFCC declared the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged misappropriation of funds while in office. The development has been attracting mixed reactions from members of the public, and one of those who reacted was the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy.

On Thursday, the EFCC had declared Yahaya Bello wanted in connection with an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of about 80 billion naira.

Sharing a photo of the former governor online, the anti-graft agency said that anyone with useful information about his whereabouts should contact them.

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Reacting to that, Onanuga asked Bello where he intends to run to, and advised him to turn himself in to the EFCC and get a good lawyer that would defend him.

He said, “Yahaya Bello, where will you run to? It’s better you submit yourself to the EFCC and get a good lawyer.”

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Updated: More trouble for Yahaya Bello as Immigration places him on watch list

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Updated: More trouble for Yahaya Bello as Immigration places him on watch list

 

The Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the arrest of former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaha Bello, if found at any entry/exit point of the country.

The NIS said on Thursday night that Yahaya Bellowas placed on its watchlist after evading arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegation of N80 billion fraud.

This notice came a few hours after the EFCC had declared the former governor wanted.

The NIS, in a letter addressed to the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency as well as other formations declared that Bello had been placed on its watch list.

The letter was signed by the Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (Suspect Index), D S Umar, on behalf of the Comptroller General of the Immigration Service.

Part of the letter read, “Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for Conspiracy, Breach of Trust and Money Laundering vide letter Ref: CR: 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/TE/V 1/279 dated 18th April 2024, if seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.”

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