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9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by silverbirdng(f): 2:13pm On Jun 03, 2019
The legal action seeking to stop the majority leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila from contesting Speakership of the 9th National Assembly, Monday, was adjourned to June 7 for mention.

Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the suit to Friday following the inability of the plaintiff, Mr. Philip undie, to serve the court process on the lawmaker as required by law.

It would be recalled that undie had approached the federal high court praying for an order of the court to restrain Gbajabiamila from presenting himself for the election of the speaker of the House of Representatives.
The grouse of the plaintiff was that the Lagos lawmaker was once convicted by the Supreme Court of the United States of America on alleged fraudulent practices.

By the alleged conviction of Gbajabiamila, the plaintiff claimed that he was no longer qualified and eligible for the House of Representatives as well as the speakership of the House .

However, when the matter came up in court, the House majority leader was not in court and was not represented by any legal practitioner.

Plaintiff Counsel, Ayodele Justice, informed the court that he has not been able to serve the court process on the lawmaker.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, who was not impressed with the failure of the counsel to serve the lawmaker with the court documents, warned that the plaintiff either gets ready for the matter or end the suit.

Justice Ekwo said the court action by its nature was of public interest and must be accorded speedy hearing, saying that since May 21 when the suit was filed, the plaintiff ought to have made good efforts to serve the lawmaker with the court processes.

The plaintiff’s counsel, however, told the judge that he would apply for a substituted service against the lawmaker on the adjourned date.

But in a twist, another member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Raoul Igbokwe indicated interest to be joined in the suit as an interest party.

But it was not clear if he wanted to join as a plaintiff or defendant.

Briefing newsmen after the court session, Counsel to the plaintiff denied that his client withdrew the suit as reported in the media.

He said that by his presence in court today, it was an indication that the suit has not been withdrawn and would not be withdrawn by the plaintiff.
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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by khinqberry(m): 2:14pm On Jun 03, 2019
ftc
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by kingi777: 3:08pm On Jun 03, 2019
Who paid the media to write that the case had been withdrawn?
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by MANNABBQGRILLS: 3:55pm On Jun 03, 2019
We must get it right this time around.

We stand with our darling Daddy President Muhammadu Buhari

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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Ultimatezlant: 3:56pm On Jun 03, 2019
The case itself would die las las just like the one against tanko age

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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Tomoyayi(m): 3:59pm On Jun 03, 2019
9ja which way
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Nobody: 4:01pm On Jun 03, 2019
Race For Speakership Getting Dicey.I Smell Sabotage And Betrayal Ahead
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by shuttox: 4:02pm On Jun 03, 2019
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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Nobody: 4:02pm On Jun 03, 2019
The grouse of the plaintiff was that the Lagos lawmaker was once convicted by the Supreme Court of the United States of America on alleged fraudulent practices.
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by tomdon(m): 4:03pm On Jun 03, 2019
The judge alluded to the fact that the case is of public interest yet they're not taking up the initiative to prosecute the case, leaving it to a private individual, and even castigating such one for not serving the notice on the defendant
Nonsense judiciary, politically compromised
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by ArmaniUhuru: 4:04pm On Jun 03, 2019
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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Kaceman(m): 4:11pm On Jun 03, 2019
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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Odingo1: 4:44pm On Jun 03, 2019
How can a convicted criminal be a leader of House of Assembly, only in Nigeria.

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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by senatordave1(m): 4:46pm On Jun 03, 2019
[quote author=Esseite post=78984114][/quote]
This again shows that femi is the next speaker
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by senatordave1(m): 4:47pm On Jun 03, 2019
tomdon:
The judge alluded to the fact that the case is of public interest yet they're not taking up the initiative to prosecute the case, leaving it to a private individual, and even castigating such one for not serving the notice on the defendant
Nonsense judiciary, politically compromised
Dont comment on issues you know nothing of

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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Legendguru: 4:49pm On Jun 03, 2019
really
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by HospitalityDiva(f): 5:01pm On Jun 03, 2019
Personally, I think Gbajamiala is a good candidate. Sadly, the forces against this man are too powerful. Anyway, let the best man be picked.


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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by Mandubekus: 5:13pm On Jun 03, 2019
time for my dear How. Barr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba to assume the leadership of the 9th Assembly.
A credible man for the job.
A high ranking house member

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Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by allcomage: 5:25pm On Jun 03, 2019
A criminal exconvict should not head a criminal house.
Re: 9th Assembly: Court Adjourns Suit To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race by chibaby1985(f): 10:39pm On Jun 03, 2019

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