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Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by HSfoundation(m): 11:15am On Apr 19, 2019
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the election of Mohammed Sani Musa and declared Senator David Umaru as senator-elect for Niger East Senatorial District.

In a judgment read by Justice Stephen Adah, the appellate court set aside the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja on the grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter having become statute barred by law.



Justice Adah held that Sen. Umaru was duly elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him with a certificate of return.

Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo had on February 7 dismissed the preliminary objection by Umaru’s counsel, Chris Osuagwu, that the suit by Sani Musa was outside 14 days stipulated by the law on pre-election matters.




He had submitted that the primary election was conducted on October 2, 2018 while the petition was filed at the court on October 26, 2018, which was outside the 14 days stipulated by the law.

Umaru said the primary of October 2, 2018 was cancelled by the APC for irregularities while the party conducted a fresh primary on October 5, 2018, which he won.

Senator Umaru has expressed appreciation to God and his supporters who stood by him “when all this travesty took place.” He said the judgment has vindicated him.

Meanwhile, a counsel the chambers of Wole Olanipekun (SAN), counsel to Sani Musa, has expressed the intention of the legal team to appeal to the Supreme Court following the decision of the Court of Appeal.

Source :https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/niger-senate-court-of-appeal-voids-sani-musas-election.html?fbclid=IwAR0TUvpSEy4mX29YjcVAAzYkYhmNnsj2mBAnlOTzWiH5MFuPkgmdUMTnrOk

Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by HSfoundation(m): 11:25am On Apr 19, 2019
The guy nor smart reach him smart card reader ���

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by ainas247: 11:25am On Apr 19, 2019
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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by Amuocha: 11:26am On Apr 19, 2019
Our legal journalists are terrible reporters

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by KingLennon(m): 11:27am On Apr 19, 2019
Am not surprised the court declared an APC aspirant the winner.

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by HSfoundation(m): 11:27am On Apr 19, 2019
Ilikeman:
The courts are beginning to turn to a circus

So true, David Umaru would not have won that seat given his performance, alot of the populace feel shortchanged. Naija judiciary na who know person pass na him dey win.

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by HonTworld(m): 11:27am On Apr 19, 2019
grin
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by Kingsleydr(m): 11:27am On Apr 19, 2019
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by Nobody: 11:28am On Apr 19, 2019
The last election should be nullified if possible and a fresh one held
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by Amumaigwe: 11:31am On Apr 19, 2019
HSfoundation:
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the election of Mohammed Sani Musa and declared Senator David Umaru as senator-elect for Niger East Senatorial District.

In a judgment read by Justice Stephen Adah, the appellate court set aside the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja on the grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter having become statute barred by law.



Justice Adah held that Sen. Umaru was duly elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him with a certificate of return.

Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo had on February 7 dismissed the preliminary objection by Umaru’s counsel, Chris Osuagwu, that the suit by Sani Musa was outside 14 days stipulated by the law on pre-election matters.




He had submitted that the primary election was conducted on October 2, 2018 while the petition was filed at the court on October 26, 2018, which was outside the 14 days stipulated by the law.

Umaru said the primary of October 2, 2018 was cancelled by the APC for irregularities while the party conducted a fresh primary on October 5, 2018, which he won.

Senator Umaru has expressed appreciation to God and his supporters who stood by him “when all this travesty took place.” He said the judgment has vindicated him.

Meanwhile, a counsel the chambers of Wole Olanipekun (SAN), counsel to Sani Musa, has expressed the intention of the legal team to appeal to the Supreme Court following the decision of the Court of Appeal.

Source :https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/niger-senate-court-of-appeal-voids-sani-musas-election.html?fbclid=IwAR0TUvpSEy4mX29YjcVAAzYkYhmNnsj2mBAnlOTzWiH5MFuPkgmdUMTnrOk


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by Esji80(m): 11:38am On Apr 19, 2019
This INEc confused ooooo

they don sharply give certificate of return to David Umaru....A case that will reach supreme court


INEC should also give Ademola Adeleke certificate of return now as Governor-Elect of Osun
State

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by OGHENAOGIE(m): 11:42am On Apr 19, 2019
Esji80:
This INEc confused ooooo

they don sharply give certificate of return to David Umaru....A case that will reach supreme court


INEC should also give Ademola Adeleke certificate of return now as Gubernor-Elect of Osun
State
dem de follow law na between umaru ll remain in senate why did apc deny him d ticket in d ist place Wat was his sin??
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by manitoba(m): 11:43am On Apr 19, 2019
Sani Musa will win at the Supreme Court .

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by OGHENAOGIE(m): 11:43am On Apr 19, 2019
HSfoundation:


So true, David Umaru would not have won that seat given his performance, alot of the populace feel shortchanged. Naija judiciary na who know person pass na him dey win.
wetin umaru do?? educate us
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by ChristianNorth: 11:45am On Apr 19, 2019
Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.
Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong support.

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by bamideleafolabi: 11:53am On Apr 19, 2019
He is Buhari's lawyer too. So of what goes round comes round, what do you expect in Buhari's case?
Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by HSfoundation(m): 12:00pm On Apr 19, 2019
OGHENAOGIE:
wetin umaru do?? educate us

If you read my comment well, you will note I said he would not have won the election given his abysmal performance especially when you talk of constituency projects or even direct impact
...babu

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by Xisnin(m): 12:18pm On Apr 19, 2019
Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.

ChristianNorth:

Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong support.

You guys are very short-sighted.
The only lawyers who don't use support are charge and bail ones because they can't afford it.

At the end of the day, lawyers are judged based on success to failure ratio of the entire case,
not some lower court loss or victory.

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by garfield1: 12:43pm On Apr 19, 2019
Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.
christian north how far.this was taken by a lawyer in his chambers not him personally plus it is a pre election matter,an apc internal matter.are you this empty
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by garfield1: 12:45pm On Apr 19, 2019
ChristianNorth:

Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong support.
Continue making comments and quoting yourself with different monikers
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by garfield1: 12:46pm On Apr 19, 2019
candlewax:
The last election should be nullified if possible and a fresh one held
Seems you just read only the headlines
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by benpuzzy(m): 12:48pm On Apr 19, 2019
manitoba:
Sani Musa will win at the Supreme Court .

National Assembly and State House of Assembly matters ends in Appeal Court., only Governorship and presidential goes to Supreme court.

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by bestman09(m): 12:53pm On Apr 19, 2019
ok
Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by OAUTemitayo: 12:57pm On Apr 19, 2019
ChristianNorth:

Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong support.
Olanipekun that has represented Jonathan in court and won without the input of Ikpeazu.. You just like bragging around... Like you people inherited this nonsense.
If you know the number of cases Ikpeazu has lost, you will fear.
You will just be pushing your bigotry everywhere.
Somebody that has represented South West PDP in several tribunals and lost. He won one that is even sure would be overturn, and you are running around like rabbit.
Jeez!

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Re: Court Of Appeal Voids Sani Musa’s Election As Senator by OGHENAOGIE(m): 2:34pm On Apr 19, 2019
HSfoundation:


If you read my comment well, you will note I said he would not have won the election given his abysmal performance especially when you talk of constituency projects or even direct impact
...babu
are u saying the elections was rigged in Niger State??

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