₦airaland Forum

Svoboda:
One thing I know is that the north isn't taking 2027 lightly. Once it spearheads opposition against the incumbent, especially when it seems the incumbent is parochial in his disposition, he is done for. It has not unleashed el Rufai for nothing. Likewise, a lot should be ready into Hakeem Baba Ahmeds resignation.

Why are you exaggerating matters? Hakeem baba didn't support Tinubu in 2023, what is El rufai importance? Can you compare him to Kwankwaso

LordBillionz:
Hope was the one that won?

I think Nwosu won

LordBillionz:
I mentioned two cases. Umahi and Rochas.

These two detected to APC while they were the ruling governors and by so doing, the ripple effect caused others below then to defect. Nwifiru wouldn't have been the governor of Ebonyi if he was in APC if Umahi had remained in PDP.

Even in Imo's case, Ihedioha clearly won the election but the unfortunate corrupt judiciary, influenced the failed Buhari government that was APC handed the state back to APC.

The predecessor, Rochas defected from APGA to APC while he was a sitting governor.

Ihedioha didn't clearly win the election. He didn't get the spread plus he inflated Mbaise votes

ddippset:
Other ministers have their works spread out in 37 whole states but he's spending billions in only one state, he won't let us hear...

Some others are achieving silently..

Haters will hate

ufotunang:
..he did not rig it.
Nigerians voted massively for him

Even yaradua said his election was rigged. Obj had 1.2 out of 1.3 mil in ogun

ufotunang:
..obj did not rig election.
He won it free and fair

2003 and 2007 nko

ufotunang:
..yes it was rigged

Even PDP didn't say so

Penguin2:
Bayo 3 days ago.

Ayo today.

There will likely be another Segun tomorrow.

Government of the Yoruba by the Yoruba and for the Yoruba.

To still defend this as a Tinubu supporter has to be the height of shamelessness and stupidity.

Can’t Tinubu just pretend to be cosmopolitan for once?

Bayo and sotinrin aren't qualified

kings59:
You should be asking why the Northerners have been quiet. That should be a major concern. We all know they will come when like a tsunami ending of 2026, to being their plan for 2027.

You guys don't think

It's only SW he gat now, and they can't give the full vote.

They are not quiet sir. I know the north better than you. I have predicted their voting pattern since 2011. They will divide votes. Only se will vote against APC

osaosa72:
The tribunal court judgement is a sham and has subverted the will of Edo people

Sharap

ufotunang:
Tinubu the master of rigging

Obj nko

ufotunang:
Can Tinubu and APC ever win elections without rigging?

Was ondo rigged

bobbyblaze4life:
The Just concluded Tribunal case is a pure example of Travesty of Justice by the Justice Kpochi Led Team in charge of the entire case because the whole knows that Dr. Asue Ighodalo clearly won the Edo Gubernatorial Elections under the People's Democratic Party and not what was announced by both INEC and the Tribal Judges.

What a waste 🗑 😪

God forbid bad thing

Where is the clear evidence

Bringbackmandat:
All the 3 elections conducted by Tinubu are full of rigging. Edo,kogi and Ondo.
Nigeria should not expect free and fair election in 2027.

Did pdp complain of rigging in ondo

Mandate1:
Tinubu win 2027? Hmmm. From my understanding of politics, Tinubu won't near therebin 2027. Whr will the votes come from? Ekiti state alone won't supply the votes.

Tinubu will win SW, divide north and ss

ElevationD:
Carry this your always one sided APC analysis dress far abeg. In 2023, Wike purchased the tickets for all the candidates in rivers state. His attention was with his candidates and his candidates all won. Bello lost seats!

If that crowd alone was from her village, how then do you not see her strength clearly within her local government or the whole Senatorial
Zone?

Why did you not address the matter of runaway Yeye Bello destroying public roads, just to stop electoral materials from getting to her area? How did you not address that fact that she overcame, even with the heavy obstacles on her path to the NASS. Even if she did not win by a wide margin in 2023, , did she win at all? Did she defeat Yeye Bello and his thoughtless plans? What about other elections where the Victor at the first time, won with a small margin, but the second time it was a very huge margin? What at the factors that will make Yeye Bello defeat Senator Natasha in 2027.

Do you want to say that you did not see that the same fake APC constituents shouting that they were deceived to attend an empowerment program? With all your acclaimed analytic prowesses, how could 250 + 1 thousand people have quickly put themselves together, in such a short time, without some form of inducement?

Nigerian politics is dirty sir so do not be surprised. Inec says 43% where verified which shows how unpopular she is. In the long run, she can't survive this except she retreats and apologize that's if it's not too late... You cannot compare Wike's capacity to Yahaya bello. Besides opposition is stronger in kogi than rivers

ElevationD:
Do not forget that Yaya Bello sent his goons to destroy the roads leading to her strongholds? It was all over in the news. We saw the large craters of holes, shamelessly caused by the then governor, using public funds. That was a disgusting show of power. It also showed his serious weakness and the prowess of Senator Natasha. Both materials arrived very late and her real constituents were supposed to be disenfranchised. She overcame those obstacles on her path to the National Assembly.

So it is very safe to say that aside from contesting against the then APC candidate, she directly was contesting the EFCC declared wanted Bello.

Again, we have seen election won by very tiny margins. Victory is victory, irrespective of the score. Fortunately for Senator Natasha, her popularity soars daily by the reckless move of the Senate President, Karimi, Ododo and Bello.

Now, Ododo knows the Natasha runs the affairs in Kogi central. He cannot remove her in 2027, days

Lol, Natasha runs nothing sir. Do not be deceived, that crowd you saw was from her village Ihima. If you are popular, you will win with a heavy margin. You saw more crowd coming out for her recall and most groups in central speaking out against her. Her LGA Okehi is small, Bello is from Okene the biggest LGA... You obviously don't know how to rate politicians and their electoral process, I am a master in that field. Dino did more and still lost. Saraki nko?

In 2023, bello attention was divided between presidency, house of assembly, senate and reps. There is no way he will win all. At least she lost initially. Why she won in court is because the winning margin of Apc was just 1k. Ultimately, she will lose

fergie001:
Even if their faction's tenure hadn't elapsed, once NEC sits and say they are tired, everybody will vamoose.

Like Oshiomhole & Giadom.

Exactly, NEC reserves final power via Sheriff vs Makarfi 2016 supra

fergie001:
Yes, because that's where the power brokers are at.
Especially, NLC, Otti, Obi & co are in the Usman camp.

All Otti's ZLP LG Chairmen will simply just port.

That caretaker committee was the best thing, I knew it would hold sway legally afterall Abure faction elapsed

fergie001:
Reagan Ufomba v. INEC, APGA, Umeh & Otti

Judgement is trite and sound in law.

Therefore, the Nenadi Usman committee holds sway

chisomkachy:
Rivers High Court bars Police, DSS, others from arresting Ehie Edison

Fergie, me and you know that a state court cannot compel any federal body

ElevationD:
I like your confidence, but sadly you must ask those who you support to learn to choose their battles. Senator Natasha has made all of them look ordinary and empty. All these happened because the SP did not conduct the affairs of that day with a little bit of patience and understanding, as the father of all of them in the house.

With what we saw a few days ago, any further attempt will be in futility.

Again, it is better to let sleeping dogs to lie. Why attempt to set the zone ablaze, when you know that the lady is stronger than Yaya Bello, Ododo, etc around there.

For further clarity, there is no need to change a winning horse. I do not care about party affiliation. Look through her constituency projects and you will tell those before her, Yaya Bello, etc, to be ashamed of themselves. Kogi state for your information is in dire need of good leadership. So much resources and yet, there communities are disgraceful. Pass through Ibilo, Okene, Lokoja, etc and you’ll ask what the Governors have been doing with their resources.

If that good leader is Senator Natasha and she delivers what makes their communities better, why should you support those greedy looters force her away?

Lastly, learn to support good leaders. We are all tired of those who we vote for yearly, and our societies continue to remain in shambles.

I agree with you largely but it is a lie that she's stronger than Bello or Ododo sir. It is almost impossible to recall any lawmaker due to the conditions. They tried recalling Dino but failed. During the election, they buried him. Akpoti won with less than 4000 votes against an unknown Ohere and you feel she's strong? They will wipe her in 2027.

ElevationD:
For emphasis, a petition for the recall of a Senator must comply with the provision of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) which requires the signatures of more than one-half of the registered voters in the constituency. The total number of registered voters in the Kogi Central Senatorial District is 474,554. More than one-half of this figure (i.e. 50%+1) is 237,277+1 which is at least 237,278 voters.

Across the 902 Polling Units in 57 Registration Areas and five Local Government Areas that make up the Senatorial District, the Commission ascertained 208,132 signatures/thumbprints from the submission made by the petitioners. This translates to 43.86% of the registered voters which falls short of the constitutional requirement by 29,146 signatories.

Consequently, the petition has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution. Therefore, no further action shall be taken on the recall of the Senator.

In line with the provision of Clause 2(d) of the Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, the Commission has issued a Public Notice to that effect which is also copied to the presiding officer of the Senate.

The Public Notice, along with a summary of the review of the signatures/thumbprints of the petitioners, which are disaggregated by Local Government Areas, are available on our website and social media platforms for public information.

Sam Olumekun mni
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee
Thursday 3rd April 2025


Read the above and see that it says “no further action shall be taken on the recall of the Senator”.

Where are you placing the hope of finding 30k more people, when INEC effectively shut the door against the diabolical move?

They will launch another petition

ddippset:
I never agreed that Wike will rubbish Fubara and I still do not agree.

Wike did not rubbish Fubara, Tinubu did.

But fubara is down courtesy of his fight with Wike abi

ElevationD:
Yes, but note that irrespective of that, the suspension will be invalidated by the courts thereafter. It means that even when she returns after the unnecessary six months, justice will prevail in her favour, as done before her.

They will frustrate this woman till 2027 sir, you should know that by now. She went to far. She is officially ostracized court or no court...

Bergavis:
The 360-Degree Turn: How the Tribunal Shifted Against the Evidence

The morning air was thick with anticipation as I arrived at the courthouse. Rumors were already swirling that the tribunal had been compromised, that justice was an illusion, and that the verdict was a foregone conclusion. But I dismissed these whispers, convinced that the mountain of evidence we had painstakingly gathered was undeniable. Surely, no court could turn a blind eye to such overwhelming proof.

As the proceedings commenced, my confidence grew. The applications that sought to affirm our victory were admitted, and the evidence presented in court seemed irrefutable. One after the other, our arguments dismantled the opposition’s weak claims, painting a clear picture of electoral misconduct. The tension in the courtroom was palpable. The APC representatives, who had exuded an air of certainty earlier, now appeared uneasy, their body language betraying a growing sense of apprehension.

For a moment, it seemed justice was within reach. Every piece of evidence was falling into place, aligning with the truth we had fought to expose. Then, just as we were poised for a favorable outcome, the unimaginable happened—a dramatic 360-degree turn that left everyone in shock.

The judge, whose demeanor had been composed throughout the trial, now appeared unsettled. He stammered through the judgment, struggling to articulate the reasoning behind the sudden shift. Even the APC members present were visibly stunned. Their expressions mirrored our disbelief as the court inexplicably ruled in their favor, dismissing our airtight evidence with feeble justifications.

Among the most shocking aspects of the ruling was the dismissal of our documentary evidence on the grounds that unit witnesses had not been presented. This, despite the fact that electoral documentation is universally accepted as a fundamental pillar of electoral adjudication. The tribunal’s refusal to acknowledge the significance of serial numbers on result sheets—a core issue in electoral integrity—was equally troubling. Rather than addressing this critical concern with due diligence, the judge brushed it aside without a satisfactory explanation.

The ramifications of this judgment extend far beyond our case. If left unchallenged, it could set a dangerous precedent, one where documentary evidence is rendered meaningless in election tribunals. This is why we remain confident that the Supreme Court will rectify this miscarriage of justice. Unlike the tribunal, the apex court understands the weight of its decisions; it recognizes that any ruling it upholds becomes legal precedent.

As we prepare for the next stage of our legal battle, we hold onto hope. Hope that the Supreme Court will see through this charade and restore faith in the judicial system. Because if this ruling is allowed to stand, it will not only disenfranchise the people of Edo State but also shake the very foundations of democracy in Nigeria.

The supreme court in Agege vs sheriff supra 2023 states that despite section 137, oral witnesses must be called as documentary evidence cannot speak for itself on isolation. Human witnesses must give life to paper documents sir. No wonder pdp will keep losing

Bergavis:
It's possible.

Shey you where celebrating yesterday that pdp won? How far? Are you not tired of losing

Blazetrailer:
Yes. Not only that, the phone number, signature, Ward, DOB and all other details on the Voters card must be put in the petition. Than INEC will N investigation to confirm that all those details are correct and same with the INEC voters register for that senatorial zone.

There is no law like that sir. Inec regulation only states that the addresses of those who submitted the petition will be there. Stop pushing nonsense

ddippset:
Tinubu is away for now, and the 70 year old Calabar man has started taking orders from Nyesom Wike.

I predict that by next week, new LGA administrators will be appointed...


In all I blame Rivers people..

Till this point, not a single protest from Rivers people against this Tinubu democratic coup...

Not even one placard carried so far.

I told you that fubara will fail eventually and wike will rubbish him. Rest and learn

FreeStuffsNG:
INEC just told her political detractors to go get 30k more signatures. Simple.

They will get the signature. People who could get such huge amount of signatures will have no qualms getting ordinary 30k signatures.

Exactly

Blazetrailer:
This is face saving They saw they werw cornered otherwise they would have continued the charade.

It should have been rejected same day they presented ot. How can you submit a petitin to recall someone with 250k petitioner names but only 1 address of the lead petitioner and any reasonable person will wait for nearly 2 weeks to know that they should have rejected it ab initio?

That woman is well advised.

Is there any law that says the addresses of all the petitioners must be there

ElevationD:
Even INEC avoided the name Natasha.

Fake APC constituents. When INEC saw the real constituents they knew and did the correct thing….send the yeye paper to the dustbin.

Next is the courts. Finally the courts will invalidate the suspension, as was the case of others before her.

Any lady called Natasha, I don dey fear am automatically. There’s always something about them and that name.

The matter is not before any court and even if it gets invalidated, they will get a stay order