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ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by ceo4eva: 12:37am On Nov 21, 2013 |
OWERRI — The 183 persons from Osun State arrested last Thursday by Imo State Police Command for alleged unlawful assembly and other electoral offences, were again arraigned, yesterday, before an Owerri Magistrate’s Court. The first drama that unfolded, was the appearance of two lawyers – one each from the office of the State Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Mr. Nnamdi Akobundu and the Deputy Director, Legal Services, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbodu. Opposing the appearance of the State DPP in the matter, Ogbodu hinged his stand on Section 211 (3) of the Constitution and Section 150 of the Electoral Act. “Section 150 of the Electoral Act specifically empowered INEC to prosecute all electoral offences. The offences contained in the charge are federal offences. The State DPP does not therefore, have any business to prosecute the matter for INEC,” Ogbodu said. Continuing, the INEC lawyer told the court: “In view of the enormity of the offences, we would not like the DPP to be part of the prosecution.” However, the accused were granted bail in the sum of N50,000 each and two sureties in like sum.. Responding, the DPP told the court that the first three charges were drawn from the state laws, while the last two were electoral offences. “If we go by the democratic principles which INEC represents, we are in the majority, especially as we have three in our favour and two for INEC,” Akobundu said. In his own submission, counsel to the accused persons, Chief Uche Onyeagucha, pleaded with the court to settle the issue of the prosecution so that the matter could go on unhindered. After this initial legal battle, counsel on all sides agreed that the legal team from INEC and the DPP will sort themselves out before the next adjourned date. Another development was the withdrawal of the initial three count charges in suit OW/503c/2013 slammed on the 183 accused persons which were replaced with a five count charge, OW/520c/2013. Although the defence did not oppose the fresh charges, they however applied for bail, especially as they were bailable offences. Chief Onyagucha equally applied that all the buses impounded and the telephone handsets seized from the accused persons be returned to their owners. Ogbodu vehemently opposed the application, adding that the matter before the court was serious and should not be treated with kid gloves. “The nature of the case is very serious. There is also the issue of the number of the accused persons. It will be difficult, if no impossible together allow them back if granted bail”, Ogbodu said. He however submitted that if the court was favourably disposed to grant them bail, it must be on very stringent condition. Ruling on the application, the presiding Magistrate, Mrs. Maureen Onyewuotu, said she was mindful of the congestion in Owerri Federal Prisons. Onyewuotu ordered that whosoever would sign the bail bond must be resident within the Court’s jurisdiction, produce evidence of payment of tax for three years, produce two of his passports, national identity card, drivers licence, evidence of payment of utility bills. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/anambra-poll-police-arraign-183-osun-suspects-court/ |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by JECBOSS: 12:41am On Nov 21, 2013 |
I thought APC said they were all Accredited Election Observers. The truth is gradually coming out. Meanwhile, Congrats to the New Governor Elect of Anambra state, Chief Willie Maduabuchi Obiano. 17 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by Nobody: 12:49am On Nov 21, 2013 |
JECBOSS: I thought APC said they were all accredited Election Observers. The truth is gradually coming out.Was it only APC that said that. Inec did too 2 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by ozolity(m): 2:05am On Nov 21, 2013 |
Idi Amin: Was it only APC that said that. Inec did tooif INEC did, one of the prosecuting counsel is from INEC who was even pleading the judge not to bail them. 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by Caseless: 2:41am On Nov 21, 2013 |
and d propaganda continues... |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by Kingsley1000(m): 6:09am On Nov 21, 2013 |
It would be unfair if INEC conducts a supplementary election after a self- confessed election fraught with electoral malpractices perfected in the highest order,even as investigations are ongoing against some biased umpires.I feel APC might be better off securing an injunction restraining INEC from conducting the supplementary elections pending the conclusion and determination of the ongoing investigations against the electoral officer; otherwise INEC should conduct a fresh poll in Anambra state |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by gratiaeo(m): 6:15am On Nov 21, 2013 |
JECBOSS: I thought APC said they were all Accredited Election Observers. The truth is gradually coming out.Yes they are APC accredited election rigers 14 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by gratiaeo(m): 6:18am On Nov 21, 2013 |
Kingsley1000: It would be unfair if INEC conducts aElection has been won so boy go and sleep or beta start preparing for 2022 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by talktimi(m): 6:23am On Nov 21, 2013 |
But wouldnt it have been easier and neater to get election observers from the SE region ? 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by biafranqueen: 6:28am On Nov 21, 2013 |
Kingsley1000: It would be unfair if INEC conducts aMr. Smartie Pants that's off topic use this your big English to explain who paid Mr. Babatunde to send riggers from Osun 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by biafranqueen: 6:29am On Nov 21, 2013 |
talktimi: But wouldnt it have been easier and neater to get election observers from the SE region ?they were not observers honey they were carrying APC materials 2 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by biafranqueen: 6:30am On Nov 21, 2013 |
gratiaeo:Exactly 2 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by kingbang: 6:30am On Nov 21, 2013 |
The truth has come out! Shame to APC and their e-rats! 9 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by Desric(m): 6:48am On Nov 21, 2013 |
Bias Thread, Bias Comments, SE Tribal Bigots. Think Positive, Stay Positive, Act Positive. Be the change you desire to see in the World. 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by talktimi(m): 6:49am On Nov 21, 2013 |
biafranqueen: they were not observers honey they were carrying APC materialsbut the APC are progressives na and progressives dont lie. They told us these people are "election observers". Lai Mohammed gave us a complete update on all their movements before eventual arrest by the evil police ni. 2 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by kennyonthrone(m): 7:30am On Nov 21, 2013 |
Sso many unseen forces against APC,choi e dn b 4 dem |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by Psylas(m): 7:43am On Nov 21, 2013 |
Idi Amin: Was it only APC that said that. Inec did tooINEC did not say so, i checked there website there was nothing like that, all those yoruba people did was to use one site called osun defender to confuse people 5 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by lovat(m): 7:59am On Nov 21, 2013 |
PDP, APC are all the same. They all want to grab power through the barrel of the gun but this time wearing agbada and shokoto. |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by aryzgreat: 8:25am On Nov 21, 2013 |
We all can see hw yoruba ppl lie and cover lies with media. Osun defender reported that ds criminals av been freed after INEC confirmed them as observers and dat they r now on dia way to Awka. The truth is gradually coming out. Even d guy dat opened a thread about how they wia contacted and he rejectd was insulted by these APC e-touts for putting up a fake thread. This shows how d south west manipulate and use d media for propaganda. Even liar muhamed and hell-rufai wia up in arm against d police for arresting election observers. Bunch of criminals. 6 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by veraponpo(m): 8:26am On Nov 21, 2013 |
People don't reason at times. How possible do you see it that Yoruba men will go to East to rig election, how many of them? As many as there are Igbo people in Lagos, they dare not try rigging elections there. Those 183 Osun people could have gone there for the following reasons: 1. To record the anomalies of other party members; 2. They may be true INEC certified observers with all intents and purposes bordering on getting information and gathering data; 3. Other reasons other than rigging ie passing info to their principal, updating other people on their political network,etc. How do you think ACN were getting those exhibits used in courts in all their cases. Recently Ngige just said APC has a policeman on tape voting for a political party, etc. These are the likely thing I belive those guys came to do...My belief/ assumptions. 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by biafranqueen: 8:29am On Nov 21, 2013 |
talktimi: but the APC are progressives na and progressives dont lie. They told us these people are "election observers". Lai Mohammed gave us a complete update on all their movements before eventual arrest by the evil police ni.Yes they are progressively becoming a nuisance, I know that APC leaders want the best for us Fashola proved that by offering free transportation for stranded Nigerians and the Alhaji has Anambrians best interest at heart I am sure, he did win best poli thief of the year If Ngige really had a case he would stop this nonsense and just go to court, meanwhile the majority of us we are very okay with the results 4 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by Brimmie(m): 8:31am On Nov 21, 2013 |
Lol.. Am Yoruba N In Osun.. I Knw What They Planned! Bt God Save Obi!! If Their Plan Was Successful, I Swear Una Go Wear Slippers Sleep Dat Nite Ni! |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by biafranqueen: 8:31am On Nov 21, 2013 |
kennyonthrone: Sso many unseen forces against APC,choi e dn b 4 demkarma is a b¥tch |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by aryzgreat: 8:40am On Nov 21, 2013 |
veraponpo: Wia they accredited? If so why wia they foind with fake INEC I'd cards, voters cards and some incriminating materials as reported by d CP? Y haven't inec clear them if they wia accredited? Y is inec lawyer d one prosecuting them? 183 can't rig election bt they can disrupt election and blame wil be on inec and APGA d ruling party. |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by veraponpo(m): 8:47am On Nov 21, 2013 |
aryzgreat: INEC cleared them same day to be certified observers duly trained and identified by INEC but the commissioner of police locked them up insisting they must be charged to court. That is Nigerian police for you. Just what Mba is doing in Rivers State- total impunity. |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by aryzgreat: 9:02am On Nov 21, 2013 |
veraponpo: Inec cleared them according to ONLY osundefender. Hw come inec lawyer is prosecutin them? And is asking cour not to grant them bail. 4 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by obayaya(m): 9:10am On Nov 21, 2013 |
I thought they said they were freed.. well.. we'll get to the root of this matter soon enough... www.nairaland.com/1525812/nigerian-civil-war-debt-must#19687133 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by talktimi(m): 9:12am On Nov 21, 2013 |
biafranqueen: Yes they are progressively becoming a nuisance, I know that APC leaders want the best for us Fashola proved that by offering free transportation for stranded Nigerians and the Alhaji has Anambrians best interest at heart I am sure, he did win best poli thief of the year If Ngige really had a case he would stop this nonsense and just go to court, meanwhile the majority of us we are very okay with the resultslo ba tan... Osun defenders go put their oga for wahala sha o 1 Like |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by Ngwakwe: 9:21am On Nov 21, 2013 |
They were APC rigging machines technical drafted, trained and equipped with high resolution hidden cameras from their Technology savvy Governor in order to have them integrated as youth corps members thereby enabling them assess to ballot papers and results sheets across some designated LGAs. aryzgreat: We all can see hw yoruba ppl lie and cover lies with media. Osun defender reported that ds criminals av been freed after INEC confirmed them as observers and dat they r now on dia way to Awka. The truth is gradually coming out. Even d guy dat opened a thread about how they wia contacted and he rejectd was insulted by these APC e-touts for putting up a fake thread. 4 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by cjrane: 9:28am On Nov 21, 2013 |
aryzgreat: We all can see hw yoruba ppl lie and cover lies with media. Osun defender reported that ds criminals av been freed after INEC confirmed them as observers and dat they r now on dia way to Awka. The truth is gradually coming out. Even d guy dat opened a thread about how they wia contacted and he rejectd was insulted by these APC e-touts for putting up a fake thread. My brother, In this country,the south west is a curse onto this Nigerian state. Their stock in trade is lies and deceit. They are disappointed with the Anambra elections because all their elaborate rigging plans was exposed by God. Now they are paying jobless youths to carry placards. Only God will save us from their wicked plans.But i am happy that Anambra people are not deceived at all by their wicked intrigues and blatant lies. 7 Likes |
Re: ANAMBRA POLL: Police Arraign 183 Osun Suspects In Court by wirinet(m): 9:34am On Nov 21, 2013 |
See comedy. This series can be called comedy/Legal drama. How come we were not availed of the charges against the 183 suspected "thugs", I am sure it will make for a good laugh. Let's see the 5 charges. But let me hazzard some guesses. 1. Illegal possession of weapons. 2 pump action guns was found with the 183 thugs 2. Illegal holding of meeting in a hotel. They did not seek permission before holding a meeting to cause thuggery. 3. Illegal movement without permission or visa. Travelling from Osun to Anambra or is it Imo? without permission. Now for the electoral offenses, 4. Conspiracy to rig elections yet to take place. 5. Possession of fake voters card. Oya over to the lawyers. |
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