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Politics › Re: Issue Not Justiciable, It's Party's Internal Affairs- Supreme Court Tells PDP by BlessedGift(op): 2:14pm On Mar 21, 2025
Deep, very deep
Salewa97:
PDP don scatter.

How will they govern a nation when they cant even manage their own party?
Politics › Re: Issue Not Justiciable, It's Party's Internal Affairs- Supreme Court Tells PDP by BlessedGift(op): 1:40pm On Mar 21, 2025
Torh
ChicagoFires:
PDP is done and dusted in the Nigeria political landscape hence the bruahaha rocking the party
Politics › Issue Not Justiciable, It's Party's Internal Affairs- Supreme Court Tells PDP by BlessedGift(op):
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgements of the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court which sacked Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

A five-member panel of the apex court held that the issue of who is the National Secretary of the PDP borders on the internal affairs of a political party which is not justiciable.

Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the lead judgment of the Supreme Court, consequently struck out the judgement of the trial court delivered in October 2024 and also set aside the majority judgement of the court of appeal which had in December affirmed the sack of Anyanwu as PDP’s National Secretary.

Justice Tukur subsequently affirmed the minority judgement of the appellate court delivered by Justice Ekanem which had nullified the judgement of the trial court on account of lack of jurisdiction.

Besides, the apex court held that the plaintiff, Aniagu Emmanuel, who initiated the suit at the trial court lacked the necessary legal backing to do so since he did not show how he was affected by who is the National Secretary of the PDP.

The PDP National Working Committee, Board of Trustees, PDP Governors’ Forum, and the South East Zonal Executive Committee had at various times affirmed Udeh-Okoye as the National Secretary of the party.

Last month, the Tom Ikimi-led disciplinary committee of the party recommended Anyanwu’s expulsion from the PDP. It said Anyanwu failed to appear before the committee to defend himself against a petition by the PDP Young Generation caucus.

The petitioner had accused Anyanwu of engaging in anti-party activities contrary to the provisions of Article 58 (1)(f) of the PDP Constitution.

It accused Senator Anyanwu of engaging in conduct likely to disrupt the peaceful, lawful, and efficient conduct of the party’s business contrary to provisions of Article 58 (1)(h) of the PDP Constitution 2017.


Recall that Bode Gorge had backed BoT’s discission while sending strong message to Samuel Anyanwu


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di9LSGM7fGI
Politics › Re: I Answered This Call Out Of Need For Peace - Rivers Administrator (Video) by BlessedGift(op): 11:27am On Mar 21, 2025
Lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQdx8PROa9E

Gab1976:
Very clear sir, Collect your own and make necessary return to your employer.
Politics › Alleged Treason: Nnamdi Kanu Speaks, Expresses Optimism as New Judge Presides by BlessedGift(op): 11:22am On Mar 21, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi2IfqscJ6M

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is back at the Federal High Court Abuja, for a hearing of his case on alleged treason. This time, it is before a new judge, Justice James Omotosho.

There is also a change of defence counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), now heads the defence team for Kanu, while the prosecution retained Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN).

Shortly after appearances, counsel to Kanu, Chief Agabi, pleaded to address the court. He started by apologizing on behalf of his client, stating that they are now at a place where they must apologize to Justice Binta Nyako, the prosecution team, and his lawyers.

He added that Kanu was angry and had been for a very long time. He said the attack on Justice Binta Nyako was unjustified. He apologized to his team whom he attacked verbally.

The apologies were also rendered to the prosecution team led by Awomolo and the chairman of the Body of Benchers, who they hold in high regard.

Agabi added that Kanu was a good man and everyone can’t be of like minds. Agabi pleaded that room should be made for errors, and they must strive to save and not destroy.

While accepting the apology, the prosecution added that they would do their best to ensure an expeditious hearing of the case. Awomolo says he appreciates the feeling of Kanu and the heat the matter generates.

Justice Omotosho says the length of the trial may have taken a toll on Kanu. He said when he was arraigned in 2015, he was 47 now he is 57 and still does not know where he is headed. This, according to him, may have led him to make certain comments which were not right.

Justice Omotosho also tendered an apology to the prosecutor on behalf of Mr Kanu.

Politics › Re: I Answered This Call Out Of Need For Peace - Rivers Administrator (Video) by BlessedGift(op): 1:12am On Mar 21, 2025
Torh
Kobojunkie:
This one is trying to get us to believe that an obvious attempt to colonize the state against the will of the people is akin to answering the call for peace. I don't understand why the people are not flooding the streets in protest of this hostile take over yet. huh
Politics › I Answered This Call Out Of Need For Peace - Rivers Administrator (Video) by BlessedGift(op): 1:01am On Mar 21, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQdx8PROa9E

“For decades, I have dedicated my life to the service of our great nation—first as the 20th indigenous Chief of Naval Staff and later as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Ghana. I answered this call out of the need for peace in Nigeria, and most importantly, in Rivers State,” Ibas stated.

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured residents that he is not in the state as a partisan actor or political competitor but as a stabilizing force to restore governance and order.

In a state broadcast, Ibas, who resumed duty at Government House, Port Harcourt, emphasized his commitment to protecting civil liberties and ensuring the safety of all citizens.

However, he issued a stern warning against crude oil sabotage and violence, urging residents to resist any temptation to return to past hostilities.

Describing the prolonged political impasse as a major setback to governance and democracy, he acknowledged the hardships faced by families and businesses due to the prevailing uncertainty.

“As a son of the Niger Delta, I am one of you. I feel the weight of this crisis on families, businesses, and the future of our people,” he said.

Ibas commended President Bola Tinubu’s decisive action in declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, stressing that it was a necessary move to restore stability and revive economic activities.

“My mandate is clear: restore law and order, ensure stability, and create an enabling environment for economic growth. But this mission requires collective support from all stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation or ethnicity,” he stated.

He discouraged attacks on oil infrastructure, reminding residents of the devastating environmental and economic consequences of such actions.

“The Niger Delta has moved beyond the destruction of oil facilities. We must resist the temptation to return to those ugly days,” he cautioned.

While pledging to uphold civil liberties and the rule of law, the Sole Administrator warned that lawlessness and violence would not be tolerated.

“We will not act arbitrarily, but we will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone who threatens the peace and stability of Rivers State,” he declared.

Ibas revealed that he had concluded a State Security Council meeting where strategic measures were outlined to de-escalate tensions and prevent further conflict.

Expressing gratitude to President Tinubu for entrusting him with the responsibility, he also acknowledged the National Assembly for approving the emergency declaration.

“I will work closely with the national leadership under the guidance of the President. I am optimistic that Rivers State will emerge stronger and greater,” he concluded.

Politics › Re: Rivers Administrator Grants First Media Interview In Port-harcourt by BlessedGift(op): 5:19pm On Mar 20, 2025
Lol
yarimo:
Jubilations and celebrations all over Port Harcourt 😆😆😆
Politics › Rivers Administrator Grants First Media Interview In Port-harcourt by BlessedGift(op): 3:55pm On Mar 20, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOqx0VBJsGA

The newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assumed duty in Government House, Port Harcourt.

President Bola Tinubu had appointed Ibas as sole administrator after he declared a state of emergency in Rivers, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu; and members of the State Assembly.

Responding to questions from journalists immediately after his first meeting with Head of Service and other managers of the Government House, Ibas thanked the press for their professional duty so far.

Ibas who noted that the State was calm and peaceful, said he was going to meet with stakeholders on how to achieve a sustained peaceful environment while he administers the affairs.

“I want to thank you also for what you have been doing so far. You are all aware I just got here and decided to meet with the Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries and the service commanders. I am going to meet with them to get the formal briefings from all those I met this afternoon.

“I believe it is proper for me thereafter, to have something to say to you all. And I assure you that perhaps later this evening I will be in the right position to address you and on the issues you would want to get now.”

When asked of his experience when he arrived the state, the retired Vice Admiral said “Port Harcourt is my city. Everything appears calm, although I know situation is there, but we will ensure Port Harcourt gets back as it has always been”.

Politics › Re: Why State Of Emergency Is A Disgrace To Rivers State - Tonye Cole by BlessedGift(op): 3:47am On Mar 20, 2025
Easy o
Auspicious2018:
This coward cannot a Rivers person. We are not Igbos that take rubbish from you. You are a coward.... Plain sadwaste
Politics › Re: Why State Of Emergency Is A Disgrace To Rivers State - Tonye Cole by BlessedGift(op): 6:10pm On Mar 19, 2025
Torh


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROm7bObvQSk

spencekat:
Mr.Cole, you should have condemned the declaration by the president.
Politics › Why State Of Emergency Is A Disgrace To Rivers State - Tonye Cole by BlessedGift(op): 1:46am On Mar 19, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROm7bObvQSk

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State in the 2023 election, Tony Cole, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, saying it is a disgrace to Rivers people.

Cole stated that the declaration meant that everyone from Rivers State occupying political offices at both the federal and state levels should also step down.

Cole noted that the president faces a very difficult decision regarding the political situation, adding that declaring a state of emergency in the state is a challenging decision for Fubara.

However, he said the necessary political steps to resolve the crisis have yet to be taken, warning that without these actions, the conflict will persist.

He told Channels Television, “Everybody who is a political actor at the federal level should step down. Everybody who is a political actor at the state level should step down. A very hard decision has to be made by the president on the political side.”

Politics › Rivers Assembly Targeting CJ To Perfect Fubara's Impeachment Plans - Lawyer by BlessedGift(op): 6:36pm On Mar 18, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isyJQq73wSQ

“Today, anybody who does not support him, he wakes up in the morning and calls them names,” he said. “As I speak to you today, they are after the Chief Judge of the state. This same Chief Judge who was appointed under his administration, and now, because the man seems not to ‘play ball’ with them on this impeachment matter, they suddenly remember he falsified his age.”

Lawyer and activist, Chetam Henry has described the political turmoil in Rivers State as a power struggle fuelled by Wike’s desire for control, accusing the minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike of being inconsistent with upholding his principles.

“Everything has to be about him,” he said. “If you’re not in line with whatever he’s doing, you’re a bad person, you don’t have character, you don’t keep to your word…All his principles, everything he fought against as governor, he has now gone against them. None of his principles has he kept.”

Speaking during an interview, lawyer and activist Chetam Henry weighed in on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, asserting that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara are part of a larger power struggle involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Henry emphasised that while impeachment is a constitutional process, it must be carried out properly and not used as a political weapon.

“It is not about waking up in the morning to say, ‘Oh, we want to impeach the governor,’” he said, explaining that Section 188 of the Constitution outlines clear steps that must be followed. According to him, the process involves not just the House of Assembly but also the Chief Judge, who is required to appoint a seven-man panel to investigate the allegations.

“Until they are able to prove these allegations to be true, there are procedures to impeachment,” he noted.

However, Henry argued that the political crisis in Rivers State goes beyond legal procedures, pointing directly at Wike’s influence.

“The Rivers State House of Assembly as of today has made itself a puppet to the FCT minister,” he said. “And it’s actually unfortunate and sad. This has kept our state in the situation it is facing today.” He accused Wike of orchestrating the entire situation, claiming that the Assembly members were merely acting on his instructions.

Sports › Super Eagles Players Undergo Fitness Training In Kigali (video) by BlessedGift(op): 2:57pm On Mar 18, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCPXAnxlYww

The Super Eagles have started preparations for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, with the first batch of players hitting the gym after arriving in Kigali.

The team is expected to hold its first training session on Tuesday evening as they build up to Friday’s big game. A few players arrived early in Rwanda and wasted no time getting into action.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, along with Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Papa Daniel, Kayode Bankole, and Amas Obasogie, were among those who had their first workout session in the gym yesterday evening.

They were later joined by Simon Moses, Victor Boniface, Raphael Onyedika, Jordan To – runarigha, Stanley Nwabali, Samuel Chukwueze, Bright Osayi, and Igoh Ogbu.

More players are expected to join the squad later today, completing the full house ahead of the team’s first full training session.

Eagles face a must-win clash against Rwanda’s Amavubi on Friday evening. The match is crucial in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Politics › Re: SDP Group Warns Against Imposing El-rufai As Party Leader by BlessedGift(op): 11:43am On Mar 18, 2025
Lol
muyico:
Wike he coming to scatter dat party with money
Politics › SDP Group Warns Against Imposing El-rufai As Party Leader by BlessedGift(op): 11:19am On Mar 18, 2025
Recall that the 2023 SDP Presidential candidate has said he remains the party's candidate in 2027.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7NicjNCj-o

The Integrity Group of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has strongly rejected reports suggesting that former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, has been appointed as the new leader of the party.

In a statement signed by the SDP Integrity Group National Coordinator, Abdullahi Muhammad Saleh, and Secretary, James Allen Ettah, the group described the announcement from the party's national secretariat as "vexatious and ill-advised."

The group condemned the press release from the SDP national secretariat, which they said wrongly portrayed El-Rufai, who recently joined the party, as its new leader. They described the move as "mendacious, preposterous, and a big slap on the faces of our noble and respected leaders" who have worked tirelessly to build the party over the past three years.

The group condemned the “unacceptable” narrative that a “joiner of less than one week has become leader of the party”.

It said, "Whatever inducement or agenda that informed that unwholesome game is dead on arrival, as the majority of the party members across the country who stand for integrity will not fold their hands and watch the SDP to be turned into a tool for personal aggrandisement, or for it to be used to wage a self-serving war of attrition, rather than strengthening it as a credible alternative platform to reclaim Nigeria and to serve as a formidable vehicle to take Nigeria to the promised land.”

While welcoming El-Rufai and other new members to the party, the group maintained that the SDP must remain focused on strengthening itself as a credible opposition platform.

They warned against any attempt to impose a "transactional orientation" that could compromise the party's integrity and credibility.

The statement further noted that the party would not serve as a refuge for individuals seeking to escape accountability for past misdeeds.

"The SDP is not a place where anyone haunted by their past will find a safe haven to shield them from justice. The party, as a tradition, does not interfere in any corruption charges or investigations involving its members," the group said.

Reaffirming their commitment to protecting the party’s founding principles, the group stated that any attempt to impose El-Rufai as party leader would be met with resistance.

"We are poised to mobilize like-minded members across the party structures to reject and resist any deliberate attempt to manipulate Mallam El-Rufai to national relevance as leader of the SDP."

The group also expressed concerns about individuals with controversial pasts joining the party, stating that the SDP is not a "safe haven" for those seeking to evade justice.

They reaffirmed the party's commitment to the rule of law and its tradition of non-interference in legal matters involving its members.

The group also warned El-Rufai to respect the party's established culture and discipline or risk a short-lived stay in the SDP.

"If he fails to respect the noble traditions of the political family he has newly joined, his marriage with the SDP may be short-lived," the statement added.

The Integrity Group called on the National Working Committee (NWC) to uphold the party’s values and remain accountable to the party’s broader membership rather than to any individual seeking political relevance.

"The SDP is not for sale," the statement concluded. "We will continue to organize and work to protect and promote the founding ideology of the party."

Tensions within the SDP escalated recently as supporters of El-Rufai staged a protest at the party's national headquarters in Abuja.

On Wednesday, March 12, SaharaReporters reported that a crowd of pro-El-Rufai had stormed the SDP national headquarters, demanding the removal of the party’s national secretary, Olu Agunloye.

The protesters called for the removal or resignation of Agunloye as the party’s national secretary over allegations of fraud.

The demonstration was reportedly sparked by the growing internal struggle over the party's leadership.

Chanting slogans and carrying placards with messages such as ‘Agunloye must resign immediately!’ and ‘We demand change for a better future!’ the protesters demanded that the party's National Working Committee (NWC) take decisive action to address the alleged leadership crisis.

The protest reflects the deepening divisions within the SDP since El-Rufai’s recent defection to the party.

While some factions see him as a strategic asset capable of revitalizing the party’s electoral prospects, others—particularly the SDP Integrity Group—have raised concerns about his political baggage and questioned the motives behind his sudden rise to prominence within the party.
Politics › Re: Government Should Be Tolerant Of Criticisms - TUC Defends Viral NYSC Member by BlessedGift(op): 3:19am On Mar 18, 2025
Hmmm
AfDapone:
Researches have shown that is what tick those bosses. Public ridicule and international shame. They don't like it because they can't control it.
Politics › Re: Judicial Panel Exposes Fault In Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Funds & Defection by BlessedGift(op): 11:14am On Mar 17, 2025
Easy o
Sirianese:
Wike is a very useless man
Politics › Re: Government Should Be Tolerant Of Criticisms - TUC Defends Viral NYSC Member by BlessedGift(op): 11:14am On Mar 17, 2025
Hmmmm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xpBIF2WdM
sureway1:
NYSC is like a preparation period.. the attitude won't change when she gets employed.

If you have an issue there are better ways to do it..

You don't come to the public and insult someone old enough to be your father.. I personally never like the president one but..

But I can't insult him..

You see there are things we can't take but when it happens to those we don't like.. at times we get carried away by emotions.

Our culture doesn't support it.
Christianity does not
Islam does not

So where are this kids getting all these courage from and you can't just caution them.

Why? They are talking to your enemy.
Politics › Re: Government Should Be Tolerant Of Criticisms - TUC Defends Viral NYSC Member by BlessedGift(op): 3:55am On Mar 17, 2025
Also, Amnesty International also condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based corps member
BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xpBIF2WdM

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has waded into the trending issue of a corps member who allegedly got threatened by officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for criticising the President Bola Tinubu administration.

TUC President, Festus Osifo, said that the corps member spoke out of frustration, advising the government not to go after her but to be tolerant of critics.

The Lagos-based NYSC member, Ushie Uguamaye, had taken to TikTok to criticise Tinubu’s government over hardship Nigerians face as a result of the administration’s economic reforms.

Her video went viral and got the attention on NYSC officials whom she later accused of calling her and issuing a threat to her to delete the video. NYSC is yet to release an official statement regarding the issue.

But the TUC boss said, “They (government) have to develop this resilience to understand that people are frustrated, people are hungry, people are tired. So, if they decide to vent, I strongly believe that the government should not personalise it and come after such individuals.

“Imagine a young lady carrying out her NYSC function, what does she really have to do to bring down government? So, it is about personal frustration that she has aired.

“So, I think that the government has to persevere much more, they have to be more tolerant, and they have to have this deep level of patient with Nigerians because people are passing through a lot as it stands today.”

The TUC boss, however, advised critics to always criticise the government within the expected norm and with some level of decorum.

In a statement released earlier on Sunday, Amnesty International also condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based corps member.

It said that the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the organisation in a statement.
Politics › Government Should Be Tolerant Of Criticisms - TUC Defends Viral NYSC Member by BlessedGift(op): 3:54am On Mar 17, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xpBIF2WdM

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has waded into the trending issue of a corps member who allegedly got threatened by officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for criticising the President Bola Tinubu administration.

TUC President, Festus Osifo, said that the corps member spoke out of frustration, advising the government not to go after her but to be tolerant of critics.

The Lagos-based NYSC member, Ushie Uguamaye, had taken to TikTok to criticise Tinubu’s government over hardship Nigerians face as a result of the administration’s economic reforms.

Her video went viral and got the attention on NYSC officials whom she later accused of calling her and issuing a threat to her to delete the video. NYSC is yet to release an official statement regarding the issue.

But the TUC boss said, “They (government) have to develop this resilience to understand that people are frustrated, people are hungry, people are tired. So, if they decide to vent, I strongly believe that the government should not personalise it and come after such individuals.

“Imagine a young lady carrying out her NYSC function, what does she really have to do to bring down government? So, it is about personal frustration that she has aired.

“So, I think that the government has to persevere much more, they have to be more tolerant, and they have to have this deep level of patient with Nigerians because people are passing through a lot as it stands today.”

The TUC boss, however, advised critics to always criticise the government within the expected norm and with some level of decorum.

In a statement released earlier on Sunday, Amnesty International also condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based corps member.

It said that the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the organisation in a statement.
https://www.channelstv.com/2025/03/16/tolerate-viral-corps-member-nigerians-are-frustrated-tuc-tells-fg/amp/

Politics › Re: Judicial Panel Exposes Fault In Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Funds & Defection by BlessedGift(op): 3:43am On Mar 17, 2025
Hmmmm
gare:
Key Constitutional Provisions:

Section 68(1)(g): This section pertains to members of the National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives). It stipulates that a member shall vacate their seat if they defect to another political party before the expiration of their term. However, exceptions are made if the defection is due to:

Division within the Party: A recognized faction or split within the party they were previously a member of.

Merger: The original party merges with another party or faction.

Reference: Defection from One Political Party to Another under the Nigerian Constitution

Section 109(1)(g): This section applies to members of State Houses of Assembly and contains provisions similar to Section 68(1)(g), requiring members to vacate their seats upon defection unless the defection results from a division within their party or a merger involving their party.


i cannot see letter of resignation up there
Politics › Re: Judicial Panel Exposes Fault In Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Funds & Defection by BlessedGift(op): 6:26am On Mar 16, 2025
Good prayer
Sholadvem247:
God will take control
Politics › Judicial Panel Exposes Fault In Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Funds & Defection by BlessedGift(op): 6:12am On Mar 16, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VZfAVZGoJg

The panel, which includes three retired justices of the Court of Appeal, said that the top court did not clarify its stance on the matter. It noted that the judgement mentioned the lawmakers’ defection without ruling on it.

Having thoroughly examined the judgement, retired Justice Mojeed Owoade of the Court of Appeal, who chaired the 11-man panel, said the Supreme Court’s judgement failed to address and explicitly state the position of the law on the defection.


“The judgement of the Supreme Court in the consolidated appeals leaves a gap as to whether the issue of the alleged defection of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is still alive or has been settled,” Mr Owoade said.

“This is because the court made comments on the issue of defection without actually addressing it,” the retired justice added.

The top court on February 28 delivered two of three judgements favouring the lawmakers rebelling against Mr Fubara’s leadership. Federal allocations were stopped until Mr Fubara resubmits the budget before the lawmakers and local government elections conducted in 2024 were invalidated per the judgements.

The Supreme Court, however, reserved ruling in the third matter — the defection of lawmakers— the only matter that might give Mr Fubara political mileage in the state.


Mr Owoade said it would have been better for the court to keep silent over the matter, given that it was under litigation, rather than make equivocation, skirting around the defection.

He warned that unclear court decisions erode public confidence in the judiciary.

“Complex and lengthy judgements of courts defy easy comprehension and therefore undermine public trust,” Mr Owoade said.

The panel chair reminded the justices “to be mindful of their oath of office at all times’ and recommended that politicians should hands off the judiciary.

“Politicians should generally avoid undue influence on the judiciary and be more accommodating of each other in the interest of their people.”


Justices of the Court of Appeal, Justices Chinwe Iyizoba and Oloduton Adefope-Okojie, are also part of the independent Judicial panel.

Other members include Okechukwu Ibeanu and Jummai Audi, Mac Imoni Amarere, Sechap A. Tsokwa, Andrew Mamedu, Judith Gbagidi, Funmi Olukeye and Celestine Okwudili.

Already, the state assembly shut its gates and denied Mr Fubara entry earlier this week, as lawmakers claimed they had not yet invited the governor to resubmit the budget.

On Friday, the lawmakers announced that they were going on an indefinite break, a move that could stall the resubmission of the budget.


https://gazettengr.com/independent-panel-rebukes-supreme-court-over-equivocation-on-rivers-lawmakers-defection/

Politics › Re: Labour Party Now Nigeria's Beautiful Bride Can't Work For APC - Abure by BlessedGift(op): 8:58pm On Mar 15, 2025
Really?
Justnation:
Labour party is gone for good.
PETER OBI and the OBIDIENTS are out of labour party.
They will soon port with a new alliance capable of delivering the mandate.
Politics › Re: Labour Party Now Nigeria's Beautiful Bride Can't Work For APC - Abure by BlessedGift(op): 6:51pm On Mar 15, 2025
Torh
00FFT00:
Wow!. Small minded people everywhere.
Politics › Re: Labour Party Now Nigeria's Beautiful Bride Can't Work For APC - Abure by BlessedGift(op): 3:02pm On Mar 15, 2025
Very true
PandoraObi:
Since !bo god, bitter grievingory Obi is now confused and disturbed, it will difficult for Labour party
Politics › Re: Labour Party Now Nigeria's Beautiful Bride Can't Work For APC - Abure by BlessedGift(op): 2:47pm On Mar 15, 2025
Sure guy...
Tjra:
Abure my gee 😂

Meaning they are up for the highest bidders.

Cash out loading
Politics › Re: Kano Emirate: Appeal Court Halts Sanusi's Reinstatement by BlessedGift(op): 2:39pm On Mar 15, 2025
Lol
Namigotalktru:
What are you talking about? Kano is NNPP that’s who they voted for.

You confused Labour people that are now all APC how market?
Politics › Re: Labour Party Now Nigeria's Beautiful Bride Can't Work For APC - Abure by BlessedGift(op): 2:39pm On Mar 15, 2025
Lol
Samesame247:
Abure is working for tilumbu.

It is known that labor party will disqualify Peter Obi not to contest 2027 election and no other party would take Peter Obi in nor make him their presidential candidate. New parties would not be allowed to form by the judiciary but one thing is certain; the Obedients are the major opposition and the biggest party with organic supporters... not for hungry people
Politics › Labour Party Now Nigeria's Beautiful Bride Can't Work For APC - Abure by BlessedGift(op): 12:49pm On Mar 15, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WweQgWDc3yk

Speaking at the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party in Abuja, Barrister Abure also dismissed the allegation that the Labour Party is working for another political party, saying that the Labour Party has grown to be one of the largest political party in Nigeria.

According to him, “I want to reassure our members in Anambra State that as it is usual with our party, our primaries and congresses will be free, fair and credible.

“It has been our ideology and philosophy in this party that we must do things differently because you can’t adopt a similar approach and expect a different result. If you must get a different result, it means your approach must be different. And therefore for us in Labour Party, it is our desire to do things differently.

“This is because we believe that it is only where there is internal party democracy, where there is competition, and where people are allowed to compete, where there is no godfatherism, where the process is not skewed to a particular aspirants, that the best of the bests can emerge from such process.

“And we believe that when you have the best emerging from political parties, and of course, that is when you will have the best hands that will handle the affairs of the country. I believe we have not had our best to handle the affairs of the country and that is why we have the challenges in governance today in Nigeria.

“Labour Party is ready to change that trajectory and that is why we believe and we hold it dear to our heart that charity must begin at home. Therefore the process will be free fair and credible.”

On the allegation that Labour Party is working for another party, Barrister Abure said, “because the rumours have been going round that the Labour Party is working for another party, I want to state it clearly that Labour Party is independent of any other political party. We can not have this beautiful party built with distinct ideology, distinct program, distinct philosophy and you will go and subsume it to the whims and caprices of another political party.

On the ongoing party registration and revalidation exercise, the party executive lauded the overwhelming success achieved so far however, the NWC approved an extension of the deadline to May 2025 while the congresses across the wards, local government and states will now hold between June and July, 2025.

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