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‘Illegal Nomination’: APM Asks Supreme Court to void Tinubu’s election

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‘Illegal Nomination’: APM Asks Supreme Court to void Tinubu’s election

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and its presidential candidate, Chichi Ojei, have petitioned the Supreme Court to nullify and void all votes cast in the February 25 presidential election by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The prayer is one of the reliefs sought in the APM’s appeal, filed by their counsel, Chukwuma Machukwu-Ume (SAN), challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Court, which dismissed their petition for lack of locus standi, being a pre-election matter, and abuse of court process following a similar judgment at the Supreme Court.

However, in the appeal dated October 2, 2023, APM contended that the lower court misunderstood or misinterpreted their case and the provisions of Section 142(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, 1999, read in conjunction with the Electoral Act, 2022 on the issue of Tinubu and his deputy, Kashim Shettima’s qualification or disqualification.

Machukwu-Ume argued that the complaint is not based on Sections 285 (9) or 285(14) of the Nigerian Constitution, 1999, as the lower court misunderstood, and that Section 142 is also linked to Sections 131 and 137 of the constitution, as well as Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022 on the procedure for Tinubu and Shettima’s nomination.

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While criticizing the removal of the name of Kabiru Masari, the former placeholder for the APC’s running mate position, whom he described as a relevant party to the suit, APM argued that Masari’s replacement as the APC’s vice-presidential candidate was invalid under the law.

Machukwu-Ume claimed that Masari withdrew his candidacy on June 24, 2022, while Shettima was allegedly forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the replacement on July 15, 2022, after the deadline set by law.

“In the instant case, with the 5th Respondent (Masari) having withdrawn, for there to be a validly nominated running candidate to the 3rd Respondent (Tinubu), the 4th Respondent (Shettima) must be nominated within a window period of 14 days from the time of withdrawal contemplated under Section 33 of the Electoral Act, 2022,” he asserted. My Lords, we respectfully refer you to Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022.

“Failure of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Respondents (APC, Tinubu and Shettima) to comply to the mandatory requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) renders the declaration of the 3rd and 4th Respondents (Tinubu and Shettima) by the 1st Respondent (INEC) invalid and liable to be held void by this honourable court.”

‘Illegal Nomination’: APM Asks Supreme Court to void Tinubu’s election

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Abia deputy gov candidate, lawmaker dump PDP

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Abia deputy gov candidate, lawmaker dump PDP

Dr. Jasper Uche, the 2023 Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has officially tendered his resignation from the party.

In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Umuaku Ward in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Uche’s decision to step down was clearly stated. The letter copied to both the PDP Chairman of Umunneochi LGA and the State Chairman of the party, reads:

“This is to notify you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from today.

“Kindly note that this decision was taken after extensive consultation.

“I thank the party for giving me the platform, which culminated in my nomination as Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general elections”.

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In a related development, Hon Ikechukwu Nwabekee, a former member of the Abia State House of Assembly representing Osisioma Ngwa North constituency, has also chosen to sever ties with the party.

In a letter directed to the party chairman of Amasaa Ward 5 in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Nwabekee stated:

“Kindly note that the decision is taken after extensive consultations and out of deep personal conviction.

“The firm resolve to withdraw my membership is without prejudice to my friends, associates, and numerous supporters who might have different opinions, as I seek for new challenges.

“I thank the party for giving me a great platform to perform, including rising to the position of Chief Whip Abia State House of Assembly,” Nwabekee added.

Abia deputy gov candidate, lawmaker dump PDP

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BREAKING: Again Rivers Assembly passes new law without governor’s consent

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BREAKING: Again Rivers Assembly passes new law without governor’s consent

Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday ignored the state governor Siminialayi Fubara’s consent in passing a new law.

The lawmakers specifically passed the Rivers State Public Procurement (Amendment)Bill, 2024 into Law

It is the third time in three months that the state assembly would override the governor.

In March, the assembly had ruled against Fubara to enact the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Service Commission Law.

It took same measure in April by passing the local government amendment bill into law despite the refusal of Fubara to give his assent.

The lawmakers also threatened to take stringent measures against the governor “if he continues to flout the laws of the state”.

The assembly said it acted in consonance with the provisions of Section 100 (5)of the 1999 Constitution voted, and with a two-third majority votes passed the bill into law.

The lawmakers had passed the Rivers State Public Procurement (Amendment)Bill, 2024 on the 26th of March, 2024, and transmitted it to the governor for assent, which he declined.

Speaking on the bill , the speaker, Martin Amaewhule, said it was to secure taxpayers’ money and ensure that it is not spent on frivolities and twisted contracts.

Amaewhule condemned a situation where due process is relegated to the background, contracts awarded without legal backing and the state being governed in a “dictatorial panache”.

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Edo 2024: Muslims demand fair representation in govt

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Edo 2024: Muslims demand fair representation in govt

In anticipation of the upcoming governorship election slated for September 21 in Edo State, the state chapter of the Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called for the fair representation of Muslims in the state’s governance.

Mallam Abdulazeez Igbinidu, the Chairman of Edo State’s NSCIA, voiced this demand during a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin City. He emphasized the inadequate representation of Muslims in the state’s governance structures.

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Addressing the attendees, Mallam Igbinidu highlighted the purpose of the meeting, which aimed to collectively address the concerns of Muslims regarding the conduct of the upcoming governorship election.

He stressed the necessity for equity and fairness in representation within the state’s governance framework to ensure that Muslims are adequately represented.

The call for equitable representation underscores the importance of inclusivity and diversity in governance, reflecting the need for all population segments to be adequately represented in decision-making processes.

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