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Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by kahal29: 3:25am On Dec 25, 2020
The All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, opened its case on certificate forgery against Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, by calling a professor of law, Omoregie Edobo, as its first witness.

The case opened before Justice Ahmed Mohammed after Obaseki’s failed bids to have the court and the Court of Appeal halt the hearing pending the determination of an appeal he had filed in respect of the case.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja ruled that pre-election cases such as the one instituted against Obaseki were time-bound and could not be halted based on an interlocutory appeal.

In his evidence in chief, Edobo of the University of Benin tendered various documents to prove that the Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Obaseki was forged.

The party in the suit filed in July 2020 is claiming that Obaseki forged his degree certificate, which he presented to the INEC to secure his candidacy in the September governorship election.

In the pre-election suit filed through a chieftain of the party, Mr. Williams Edobor, it is specifically seeking the disqualification of Obaseki who became governor in 2016 under its platform.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Abuja division of the Federal High Court had in September said rulings in all applications as well as objections would be delivered alongside judgment ordered the APC to call its witnesses to prove allegations made against Obaseki.

When the trial commenced yesterday, the plaintiffs through their lead counsel, Chief Akin Olujimi, called their first witness, Edobo, and presented various documents to prove the case of the plaintiff.

Although, the defendants had used the same documents to cross examine the witness, the documents were however not admitted following defendants claim that Edobo was not the maker and as such cannot tender them.

But the position of the plaintiffs is that the said documents sought to be tendered were same documents of Obaseki in his defense.

However, during cross examination by Obaseki’s lawyer, Mr Ken Mozia, the witness who identified the University of Ibadan Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies certificate issued on July 6, 1979 to Godwin Obaseki, observed that while the signature of the vice chancellor was clear that of the registrar was “not legible.”

On qualification for direct entry into the university, the witness told the court that candidates with Advanced Level or Higher School Certificate (HSC) were admitted for a three years degree programme and went ahead to confirm Obaseki’s HSC certificate issued to him by West African School Certificate (WASC) in June 1976.

However, when asked by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP’s) lawyer, Rasaq Isilalomhe, if he had ever cited the original copy of the UI certificate issued to Obaseki, the witness said: “I am not aware that an original copy of the degree certificate was issued to the 1st defendant by UI.”

Edobo also told the court that he has never seen the original of the HSC certificate WASC issued to Obaseki in 1976.

He also told the court that his allegation of forgery against Obaseki was based on photocopies of certificates Obaseki presented to INEC. He explained that there are two BA degrees Obaseki presented to INEC, adding that in the one of 2020 the signature of the Registrar was not legible.

INEC’s lawyer, Mr M.A Bawa, had no questions for the witness.

Justice Mohammed discharged the witness and adjourned the matter till December 29 for further hearing.
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/alleged-certificate-forgery-apc-opens-case-against-obaseki/

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by dalongjnr: 4:01am On Dec 25, 2020
Wow! Let the truth prevail.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Nobody: 4:20am On Dec 25, 2020
Obaseki beating APC blue-black!

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by cktheluckyman: 4:30am On Dec 25, 2020
APC are joking.The only witnesses that could prove forgery will be the University of Ibadan.Obaseki should easily win this case the way it's going

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by complexBoss12: 4:43am On Dec 25, 2020
When Buhari won in 2015, I felt OK with it, not because I liked the man, I didn't vote for him, bt because I felt its the beginning of a new era, PDP dominance diminished, a sitting president losing (rigged or not). I honestly thought Nigeria is setting the pace for Africa at least.

But it turned out APC and Buhari is the worst thing that ever happened in my life and Nigeria as a whole.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Charmingrascal(m): 5:30am On Dec 25, 2020
kahal29:
The All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, opened its case on certificate forgery against Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, by calling a professor of law, Omoregie Edobo, as its first witness.

The case opened before Justice Ahmed Mohammed after Obaseki’s failed bids to have the court and the Court of Appeal halt the hearing pending the determination of an appeal he had filed in respect of the case.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja ruled that pre-election cases such as the one instituted against Obaseki were time-bound and could not be halted based on an interlocutory appeal.

In his evidence in chief, Edobo of the University of Benin tendered various documents to prove that the Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Obaseki was forged.

The party in the suit filed in July 2020 is claiming that Obaseki forged his degree certificate, which he presented to the INEC to secure his candidacy in the September governorship election.

In the pre-election suit filed through a chieftain of the party, Mr. Williams Edobor, it is specifically seeking the disqualification of Obaseki who became governor in 2016 under its platform.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Abuja division of the Federal High Court had in September said rulings in all applications as well as objections would be delivered alongside judgment ordered the APC to call its witnesses to prove allegations made against Obaseki.

When the trial commenced yesterday, the plaintiffs through their lead counsel, Chief Akin Olujimi, called their first witness, Edobo, and presented various documents to prove the case of the plaintiff.

Although, the defendants had used the same documents to cross examine the witness, the documents were however not admitted following defendants claim that Edobo was not the maker and as such cannot tender them.

But the position of the plaintiffs is that the said documents sought to be tendered were same documents of Obaseki in his defense.

However, during cross examination by Obaseki’s lawyer, Mr Ken Mozia, the witness who identified the University of Ibadan Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies certificate issued on July 6, 1979 to Godwin Obaseki, observed that while the signature of the vice chancellor was clear that of the registrar was “not legible.”

On qualification for direct entry into the university, the witness told the court that candidates with Advanced Level or Higher School Certificate (HSC) were admitted for a three years degree programme and went ahead to confirm Obaseki’s HSC certificate issued to him by West African School Certificate (WASC) in June 1976.

However, when asked by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP’s) lawyer, Rasaq Isilalomhe, if he had ever cited the original copy of the UI certificate issued to Obaseki, the witness said: “I am not aware that an original copy of the degree certificate was issued to the 1st defendant by UI.”

Edobo also told the court that he has never seen the original of the HSC certificate WASC issued to Obaseki in 1976.

He also told the court that his allegation of forgery against Obaseki was based on photocopies of certificates Obaseki presented to INEC. He explained that there are two BA degrees Obaseki presented to INEC, adding that in the one of 2020 the signature of the Registrar was not legible.

INEC’s lawyer, Mr M.A Bawa, had no questions for the witness.

Justice Mohammed discharged the witness and adjourned the matter till December 29 for further hearing.

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/alleged-certificate-forgery-apc-opens-case-against-obaseki/


Edo no be Lagos but Obaseki might be thrown out of the government house by the Court of law.
This one that the tax collectors are already fighting him for trying to dissolve the State party executives.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by blackpanda: 5:38am On Dec 25, 2020
E don de happen small small o grin


When they finally remove him e go be like film trick

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by blackpanda: 5:43am On Dec 25, 2020
complexBoss12:
When Buhari won in 2015, I felt OK with it, not because I liked the man, I didn't vote for him, bt because I felt its the beginning of a new era, PDP dominance diminished, a sitting president losing (rigged or not). I honestly thought Nigeria is setting the pace for Africa at least.

But it turned out APC and Buhari is the worst thing that ever happened in my life and Nigeria as a whole.

Your opinion, Speak for yourself. Not nigeria

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by emmabest2000(m): 5:59am On Dec 25, 2020
Dead on arrival


Lamentation party grin


But obaseki need to up his game as in ....

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Aufbauh(m): 6:00am On Dec 25, 2020
You'll think that a particular Nigeria politician is sound with good educational background not until he present his qualifications before INEC.

A case study of Atiku Abubakar, i was thinking he has a Master's degree not until he presented his qualifications. Just to see that his highest educational qualification is Diploma.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by AFULA(m): 6:00am On Dec 25, 2020
okay
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by ademasta(m): 6:00am On Dec 25, 2020
Another Banger
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Aystarz: 6:03am On Dec 25, 2020
blackpanda:

Your opinion, Speak for yourself. Not nigeria
Nigeria knows that Buhari was an idiotic mistake. It's a public opinion.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by blackpanda: 6:07am On Dec 25, 2020
Aystarz:


Nigeria knows that Buhari was an idiotic mistake. It's a public opinion.

No sir, it's your inconsequential opinion. We voted him in 2015, we voted him in 2019 and we will continue voting him over and over again cheesy wink

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Nobody: 6:11am On Dec 25, 2020
@senatordave1. What do you think of APC witness and obaseki defense?.
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Aystarz: 6:11am On Dec 25, 2020
blackpanda:


No sir, it's your inconsequential opinion. We voted him in 2015, we voted him in 2019 and we will continue voting him over and over again cheesy wink

grin
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Nobody: 6:14am On Dec 25, 2020
Although, the defendants had used the same documents to cross examine the witness, the documents were however not admitted following defendants claim that Edobo was not the maker and as such cannot tender them.



But the position of the plaintiffs is that the said documents sought to be tendered were same documents of Obaseki in his defense.





Obaseki is a goner

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Sircarma99: 6:15am On Dec 25, 2020
Let the truth prevail.
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Nobody: 6:21am On Dec 25, 2020
@seanfer and @senatordave1. Your attention are needed.
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by sheDD(m): 6:23am On Dec 25, 2020
They no just want this Obaseki enjoy in peace.
Foot-dragging in and out of court everytime undecided undecided
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:24am On Dec 25, 2020
One leg in,
One leg out.

We will remain neutral in this case just as we remained neutral throughout the Edo Governorship election process, cos the 2 candidates are nothing to write home about.
They are both #%!*#@!
We even prefer the current Deputy Governor to become the Main Governor of Edo state,
E be like say dat one get sense and credibility to large extent.


All the best to Edolites on this serious matter.
The choice of Edolites will prevail at the end of it all.
Outsiders, please type something sensible or keep off!

God bless Edo State.
God bless Nigeria
.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by chrisxxx(m): 6:26am On Dec 25, 2020
In a sane society no court will listen to this case inasmuch it is coming from a party that defended same some four years ago.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Nobody: 6:26am On Dec 25, 2020
dalongjnr:
Wow! Let the truth prevail.
See this one grin which truth want to prevail inside compromised judicial system?
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Nobody: 6:28am On Dec 25, 2020
blackpanda:
E don de happen small small o grin


When they finally remove him e go be like film trick
If you had taken your time to read the article you'd have seen that there's no case here at all. APC brought a professor from University of Benin to prove that a degree offered by the university of Ibadan is fake? Does it make sense to you?

However, when asked by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP’s) lawyer, Rasaq Isilalomhe, if he had ever cited the original copy of the UI certificate issued to Obaseki, the witness said: “I am not aware that an original copy of the degree certificate was issued to the 1st defendant by UI.”

Edobo also told the court that he has never seen the original of the HSC certificate WASC issued to Obaseki in 1976.

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by chrisxxx(m): 6:30am On Dec 25, 2020
Sonyboom:
This is very true cos Buhari as proven to be a failure but nonetheless as bad as he bad he is still miles beta than the best PDP as to offer.

You can keep selling your narrative of Buhari being bad but Nigeria are wiser n that is why Buhari won twice against this same devilish PDP that pushed Nigerians into voting Buhari they rejected resoundingly 3 solid times. That is how devilish n cursed the PDP is.

May it never be well with any soul n his entire household painting PDP at the federal level as a saint or trying to absolve them of all the problems being faced in Nigeria today.

May your life transform the way Buhari has transformed Nigeria. Amen

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by chatinent: 6:35am On Dec 25, 2020
Partisan politics.
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by HRMK: 6:35am On Dec 25, 2020
hmmm...obaseki has placed his cart before the horse!why not clear this #fakecert issue before the gubers?what does it profit a man when one is sent packing after bn sworn in?ask ngige and others on their experiences!
Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by jericco1(m): 6:39am On Dec 25, 2020
An effort in futility

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Re: Certificate Forgery: APC Opens Case Against Obaseki by Jostoman: 6:43am On Dec 25, 2020
blackpanda:


Your opinion, Speak for yourself. Not nigeria
he is speaking the mind of many Nigerians.

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