gmo10: Are you guys really insane. Oh! cos Obi is in the tribunal, the law should be bent for him? Since 1999 that the tribunal has been handling electoral cases, has any been broadcasted before, has it been done any where in the world, no. Why this despiration. No one I mean know one including Obi and the five criminal and bloodthirsty generals can intimidate the judiciary.
Which LAW exactly are you talking about.??
That something had been done a particular way since eternity, whereas there are many alternatives, yet those alternatives were never Forever explored,, does that mean that there is an established law for other alternatives not to be explored.??
If it becomes highly necessary to explore ALL those OTHER possible ALTERNATIVES,, does that translate to DESPERATION.??
The Massage was posted at the entrance lon Saturday 20th May 2023, and they started implementing it already.
But after some arguments, the lawyers and guests were allowed to enter with their phones just for today.
But then, the warnings were clearly sounded again: “Starting from Monday 22nd May 2023, no Phones or Gadgets would be allowed into the Courtroom”.
No Phones at Presidential Election Tribunal Raises Concerns About Live Coverage
“Read me! Phones and other gadgets are not allowed in the courtroom. Thank you as you comply,” a notice on the presidential election petition court door at the Court of Appeal in Abuja reads.
Already, the secretary of the appellate court has announced that beginning Monday, May 22, phones and gadgets would be prohibited during court hearings.
Furthermore, the court stated that it would rule on the possibility of live transmission of the election petition on Monday, but many are doubtful. Reactions on social media suggest that many citizens believe the restriction on phones and gadgets foreshadows the court’s position on a live telecast.
“We are seeking to have live broadcast of the Election Tribunal on TV stations, but the court which we are depending on for that ruling has now banned phones in the court. Which way Nigeria? Why is our judiciary like this?”, Ndi Kato said on Twitter.
Isa Bashir wrote, “This presupposes that they are not likely to be transparent in their dealings. They are not going to allow live transmission of hearing. This is sad that the court is not on the side of the people.
“No need to wait till Monday to deliver judgment on live telecast. The judgment came earlier than thought,” Ezenwka tweeted.
Since the electoral tribunal hearing began, Nigerians have demonstrated a great desire to participate in its proceedings. This can be observed in the manner in which they record and share updates on the hearings, and their interest in the tribunal’s verdict on the Labour Party’s live broadcast petition.
Twitter user Samuel Ajayi stated: “If they won’t allow phones, then they should rule in favour of live broadcast on TV. This is about openness and accountability to the public. This is our case too, and we need to know what is going on.”
Likewise, Chinwe Duruaku-Agu said: “The court should rule in favour of livestreaming then to cushion this.”
Learning of the court’s decision, Alex Anthony, another Twitter user, wrote, “So that means they would rule against live broadcasting of the tribunal. Gradually, we are watching.”
“This is not a good sign. If mobile phones are banned in the PEPT court, it implies the application for live coverage of court proceedings will not be granted, and ultimately, an order from above may determine the judgment that will be delievered…,” added Nwophoke Solomon.
On the other hand, there are some who continue to be hopeful for a positive outcome.
Kolade Rafael, for instance, wrote, “Live broadcasts on TV stations are not phone recordings. They’re two different things; there’s no need to make assertions or assumptions yet.”
“Although the Secretary of the Appeal Court has said there will be no smart phones allowed in court from Monday, it is different from allowing the ‘Media Team’ into the court and streaming live proceedings,” said Rufus Onya.
seguno2: Are they also criticised for their failure to provide free education for all Congolese children in schools with adequate professional teachers? Or the citizens are only concerned about the private affairs of two adults
They are actually more concerned about their other spouses.. And the scandalous news that would be following in the coming weeks..
BluntCrazeMan: No matter the good news you think that you're bringing to me,, if I didn't want you to come to me with the message and you maneuvered your way and got the message to me, and I take it up with you,, you have no defence..
LeoDeKing: So what's wrong with the message? Or you expect them to be telling you pandora Obituary is the president elect and Nigerians should start carrying placards screaming on the streets?
If you don't like the message, delete it or go to court.
No matter the good news you think that you're bringing to me,, if I didn't want you to come to me with the message and you maneuvered your way and got the message to me, and I take it up with you,, you have no defence..
fergie001: The sack of all Labour Party Candidates in Abia and Kano States by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano, is on the hot burner.
The Originating Summons was filed by Mr. Ibrahim Haruna Ibrahim against the Labour Party (LP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. It allegedly borders on the failure of the 1st defendant (LP) to submit her membership register to the 2nd defendant (INEC) 30 days prior to the Primaries of the Party.
Section 77(3) of the Electoral Act reads: Each political party shall make such register available to the Commission not later than 30 days before the date fixed for the party primaries, congresses or Convention.
With Otti as a case study, the Abia Gov-Elect resigned from the APC on May 28 and won the Party Primary conducted on June 09, 2022.
However, I believe this judgement was delivered per incuriam.
Elections have been won and lost not only in Abia State but all over the Country, hence it is only through the elections petition tribunal that reliefs (if any) can be sought as of now.
It is trite law that jurisdiction is the life-blood and existence of any suit. No matter how finely delivered, the suit becomes null and void if the Court has no jurisdiction. Lokpobiri v. Ogolaper Onnoghen JSC (as he then was).
The Court does not determine the membership of a Political Party. The Party determines her members.
Mr Haruna, the plaintiff, had deposed his OS on 11th May, 2023 well over one month after the election for a suit whose cause of action was June 2022. It is clearly statute-barred, divesting the court of jurisdiction to have entertained same. He ought to have come under Section 285 of the 1999 CFRN and filed 14 days after the course of action for it to be heard.
It is clear that the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice 2022, Nos 3 & 4 were obviously not judiciously followed by the court.
The question that comes to my mind is: - does the plaintiff even possess the locus to file this suit?
Section 84(14) of the Electoral Act reads: Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act or rules of a political party, an aspirant who complains that any of the provisions of this Act and the guidelines of a political party have not been complied with in the selection or nomination of a candidate of a political party for election, may apply to the Federal High Court for redress.
Was Mr Haruna a candidate of the Labour Party in Abia State? The certain answer is NO. He had no locus, no business with the issues having not participated in the Primaries of the Party in that State.
Again, what comes to my mind is that relevant and interested parties were not joined.
Whilst non-joinder does not necessarily invalidate the proceedings of Court, the absence of a proper or necessary party before the Court renders the entire suit an exercise in futility, as a Court cannot validly make an order or decision which will affect a stranger to the suit, who was never heard nor given an opportunity to defend himself. (Katami v. Katami 2018) per Oho JCA
The proper thing was for the Judge to have allowed a window for necessary parties to be properly joined thereof, at worse.
The plaintiff did not bring himself to show cause why he should be taken seriously neither had he shown the injury he will suffer in Abia State if his suit isn't adjudicated upon.
Again, Can Section 77(3) of the Electoral Act override the Constitutional eligibility requirements of these Candidates in Abia and/or Kano?
Still on the disqualifications issue in APM v. Mr. Peter Obi: The Appeal Court per Anthony Ugochukwu Ogakwu JCA, held that Mr Peter Obi cannot be disqualified by Section 77(3) supra having satisfied the conditions of Sections 131 and 137 of the 1999 CFRN.
Sections 131 and 137 are direct and copious to Sections 177 and 182 (for Governors).
The plaintiff's apparent lack of locus standi should have deprived the trial court of the jurisdiction to grant the relief sought by the plaintiff in his OS.
When the plaintiff has been found not to have the standing to sue, the question whether other issues in the case had been properly decided or not does not arise. The position of the law is to dismiss same (Maxi Okwu & Anor v. INEC & Ors) per Okoro JSC
Interestingly, Justice M N Yunusa contradicted himself when he held that:
"... the candidates that participated in the Abia election are not parties before the court, he lacks the jurisdiction to make an order on the issuance of certificate of return."
Then again
“....That the failure of the 1st Defendant (Labour Party) to submit its register of members in Kano state and Abia state is in crass breach of the provisions of section 77(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022 and the purported primary elections of the 1st defendant is invalid, null and void and of no effect,”
Whilst Justice Yunusa invalidated the Primaries that produced Otti, he had neither restrained nor asked INEC to withdraw the Certificate of Returns issued to the Gov-Elect/NASS Candidates. In lay terms, he made no consequential orders.
This should normally not stop the inauguration for NASS Candidates and/or Otti, however, it has to be vacated or appealed as the judgement is valid and subsisting.
It is wholesomely clear that this suit have no scintilla of merit and will not survive the scrutiny of higher Courts.
I want to believe that they passed the hasty judgement in order to pre-empt the outcome of the tribunal..
The Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Tony Mwaba Kazadi has confessed that he impregnated his Deputy Minister, Aminata Namasia, describing it as “accidental.”
Local reports revealed that Kazadi and Namasia, despite being married, developed feelings for each other as they worked together in the DRC education ministry.
According to The Heritage Times, a DRC journalist, Lungila John took to Twitter to reveal the affair between both officials that led to the deputy education minister’s pregnancy.
The duo have come under heavy criticism from citizens of DRC, accusing them of reeking bad conduct and immorality.
Archy Lema, a citizen of DRC and a Twitter user said, DRC is a country of shame. She said Namasia has no education to give to any young lady in the country.
Another citizen of DRC said if politicians in the country, especially Kazadi and Namasia wanted to be referred to as “excellencies” or “honourables”, their conduct should have been more excellent and honourable, especially since they are very popular and wealthy, unlike other Congolese people.
The Heritage Times said Namasia was appointed the National Deputy Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education in the Democratic Republic Of Congo under Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde’s cabinet on April 12, 2021.
Obi's coming up on Friday... Live transmission and it's expected they also reserve same and then give judgement together with Atiku's.
This should normally complete the pre-hearing and determination of the grounds the petitioners are urging the Court to uphold.
The main hearing hasn't started and judgement must be given before September 17.. so you can see that the time constraints is a factor on its own!
I had been having some questions. I guess this might be the right time to ask them.
1. Can the original grounds and premises listed in the petition be adjusted during Pre-Hearing? (Something like, adding the Guinean Citizenship issues as part of the grounds for disqualification)
2. After the whole Pre-Hearing, would there be any break before the main hearing.?
3. How many days does the petitioners have to establish their case? And how many day does the respondents have.? (Are the number of days lumped together for the both sides? Or are each petitioner and respondent given some/same number of days which now adds up?)
4. Then also, the number of days in this case, does it also include the days they were not there present at the tribunal.? (Eg.. Weekends, and the days when the other petitioners are at the tribunal with the respondents)..
madridguy: I hope the whole world witnessed how Alhaji Apapa was beaten, drag on the ground and almost lynch to death for going to the court to do his job as the recognized party chairman.
The man was embarrassed for trying his best to protect their party against impostors. Alhaji Apapa needs to go for medical attention to ascertain his health.
History will be kind to him for saving democracy.
If you cause nuisance in court, you get severely sanctioned immediately.
akakurukukaku: Who do you want to deceive. Can Peter Obi be in two places at the same time. Peter Obi that is fighting his case at the Presidential election tribunal, how can he be in UK at the same time. You guys bought a mask and put it on somebody else and said it is Peter Obi in London. So much deaspiration.
He landed in Lagos same yesterday night.
And will be in Abuja this morning.
OGA. If you're not strong,, don't worry. Live your weak life the weak way you see it. Just make the best use of yourself the best way you can.
But don't ever use your weak self to compare with other people who are strong.
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