ganisucks: 2027 will be a litmus test for President Obi. By then Gbadebo will have spent 4 years as a minister. He will have amassed wealth and power. 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election will be a test, in as, will Obi allow Gbadebo to use federal might to compete for the governor's seat.
Lol. Wishful thinking, but it is better than drinking sniper.
Ipob is still no. 10, they just accepted the narrative that they have a peaceful wing but they still acknowledged the fact that ESN is the militant wing of IPOB.
Zonefree: Peter Obi won every place sane Nigerians are in large population.
There should be a law where only those with NYSC discharge certificate and those doing well in their various endeavours should be permitted to vote. My opinion.
If that criteria is used then I am sorry you would be disenfranchised.
LocalStandard1: This used to be a simple and straight forward issue before the 2023 elections. But a situation can not be said to be simple if rules and laws set aside are not followed before the event.
Section 134(2) States that a candidate must (a) have the highest number of votes cast at the election; and (b) have not less than 25% of total votes cast in AT LEAST two-third of all the States in the Federation AND THE FCT, Abuja.
'At least' and 'and the' statements are enough for one just waking up from a deep sleep to understand an instruction. "Bring two thirds (24) and the special one".
But for those who say the FCT has no special status do not know the situation of an FCT and are not clear about the Law. Yes the FCT has the status of a State but is not a State. All Nigerian laws describe the FCT separately when Laws are made, Never 37 States but 36 and the FCT. Except....
That is why the Constitution, in all its wisdom, made the 25% votes in the FCT a conjunction in the Law. Without which a candidate can not and will not be said to meet the requirements. By default a President is like the Governor of the FCT, like. But how can he be seen as such and even have the power to appoint his representatives if he was never recognized by his own supposed district? As Nigerian States went out to vote on the 18 of match for governorship candidates the FCT are expected by Law to have done theirs in the Presidential elections, and that is the 25 percentile requirement.
A candidate is not required to win all 36 States AND THE FCT, instead only two-thirds of the States (24) AND THE FCT. The Supreme Court was clear about that few year ago.
Sunmolar: An unwrinkled face is not good for a resounding slap. So it is somewhat indelicate for a lawyer who ought to be grounded in the ethics of the law profession to publicly criticize the opinions of other senior lawyers, who are revered to be authorities in their fields.
Afe Babalola, Gboyega Awomolo, Wole Olanipekun, J. B. Daudu, Lateef Fagbemi, Kanu Agabi, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, J. K. Gadzama, E. C. Ukala, Yunus Ustaz Usman, Adeniyi Akintola, Emeka Ngige, Chris Uche, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu, Mike Ozekhome, Dele Adesina, J. S. Okutepa, Mahmud Magaji, Dayo Akinlaja, Ahmed Raji, Femi Falana, A. Mustapha, Ebun-Adegboruwa, and many hosts legends of the inner bar are jurists who have become oracles of constitutional law and whose opinions carry weight and speak volumes. For some of these oracles of law, their names have refused to leave the pages of our law reports.
And when they lend their respected voices to public issues, their words are taken as gospel by laymen who lack the qualification and the intellectual rigour to interrogate their opinions. So, to laymen, the opinions of these senior lawyers are Yeah and Amen!
However, this electioneering season has been an eye opening one for some of us. It has been a season of unraveling and miracles as to how some legal professionals have, either by deliberate action or absence of proper research, interpret one of the simplest provisions in our Constitution as regards election to the office of the President and requirements of the candidate for that highest public office in the land.
We have seen those that should know and those who have held exalted and enviable positions hold curious opinions on Constitutional issues that embarrass our industry and harass ones intellect.
For some of them, politics have been mixed with law in order to please certain quarters of the political class. But this is a dangerous mix. There is politics, and there is law. While they can sometimes intersect, they should not be muddled up when discussing pertinent legal issues that affect the nationhood of the country and the collective development of her citizens.
A number of emergency analysts of the law we have never heard of, or are known for being passive about crucial National issues suddenly appeared to become public figure in interpreting the laws in our Constitution as if they are a collection of formal and informal texts in an English textbook compiled for letter writing.
It is quiet even disturbing when some of my professional colleagues across border were analysing those colloquial interpretations here on one occasion of our group interactions. I must confess that I felt uncomfortable with many of their comments.
As I write this, I find myself grappling with the question: when is politics taken too far? This question has far reaching ramifications, because a honest answer to it will reveal that some senior lawyers give certain legal opinions they do not even believe in just because they have been tainted by politics. It is the common man on the streets that suffers this dangerous game of deliberate obfuscation and misinterpretation of our laws.
Lawyers cannot frown at the attitude of people flouting court orders and still be the ones selling the law of the land for a token on the altar of political standing. Deliberately misinterpretation of the law by a lawyer is a mockery of our Constitution and the legal profession and such character has a way of turning to hunt its maker.
It is therefore incumbent upon some of us who understand that the primary role of lawyers as ministers in the temple of justice is first and foremost the attainment of justice. And justice cannot be attained without truth.
Consequently, amidst the brouhaha surrounding the interpretation of section 134(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the multifarious explanations given by public commentators and senior lawyers alike, it is important to set the record straight and state the true position of the law, devoid of emotion and political chicanery.
The provisions of Section 134(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), particularly sub-paragraph (b) thereof have generated so much fuss and controversy in the past few days, especially after the conclusion and announcement of the winner of the recently concluded presidential elections.
Basically, there are two opposing sides in the arguments the above section has spawned: those who argue that for a candidate to be declared winner, he must get 25% of the votes cast in FCT (asides meeting other Constitutional criteria) and those who contend that a candidate need not poll 25% of the votes cast in FCT to be declared winner, so far as he meets other Constitutional requirements.
Come and paste the full article and not this. You did not put where he drew his conclusion which is it is not mandatory to get 25% in FCT to be declared president. Also give credit to the source.
pol23: Pdp and Labour Party might collapse structure come 2027….. PDP lost not only based on anti-party’s activities of their members, but also the emergence of Obi. Truth is, there can’t be 2 opposition parties. Obi was a major factor that cut PDP ticket. The just concluded presidential election was rigged, but even without rigging and election malpractices, Obi still can’t get the highest vote. Luckily Obi is actually the president elect based on INEC requirements. “ Section 134(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) is clear and unambiguous, direct and simple.
To be declared Presidential winner, a candidate must secure at least 1/4th (25%) of votes cast in 2/3rd of the entire 36 States of Nigeria (that is in 24 states). Also, the candidate must also secure not less than 25% of the votes cast at the FCT” The 3 strong contenders fulfill the first requirement, Only Obi fulfill the 2nd requirement I.e 25% of vote cast in FCT.
In terms of number of Votes, Asiwaju dwarf Obi…. But the law was clear on the requirement.
Hian where did Atiku and Obi get the required 25% of votes in 2/3 states. They did not. Atiku got in 20 states and Obi got 25% Votes in only 16 states. As for whether you can win without 25% of votes in FCT, it is not required as long as you meet 25% of votes in 2/3 in 36 states and FCT (in total 37 states).
OKOATA: He hasn't done anything oga, he has a drug case he needs to answer for and he didn't meet up with the 25% in Abuja. Don't let mamood and eyeneck deceive you.
Oya go disturb am from being sworn in. It will be your eternal shame if he is sworn in. Chest beating upandan.
Ijoh: Yoruba was denied Presidency in 1983 Awolowo, Abiola was denied in 1993 and Asiwaju will be denied in 2023. Yoruba should avoid later A as first later in their name and the number 3 in the year if they want to become President.
He has already broken the yoke. Non of the above were declared president-elect but Jagaban has done it and this makes his victory more fascinating.
greatiyk4u: Watching the reaction of Tinubu's supporters online, I can infer that most of the supporters are attached to ethnic,religious and political affiliations
The responses here has not truly shown any hope and expectations of Tinubu bringing in any better leadership but mere celebration of Presidency coming to their region.
With Buhari presidency , the northwest became worst than he met it, those of us who do business with Northerners know the extent of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and miserable conditions of living in the north....
Please what exactly are your explicit and implicit exceptional expectations from this man whose victory is shrouded in secrecy and lack of transparency
Happy Sunday
We expect him to assemble a competent team and provide leadership and direction to a greater Nigeria for all.
doublewisdom: Obi's suit has made Every mad man a writer.
It is not about the law suit but the activities of insurrectionists masquerading as Obidients. The case is in court but you guys keep dishing out fake and false narratives to heat up the polity.
Imagine calling a whole tribe 'political rascals'. This is unexpected of a supposed nationalist. My igbo brothers will say Mc oluomo own nkor, but in national politics compare Inwayanwu's stature to Mc oluomo. This was a big blunder from that man.
jagaban002: They won the battle in Lagos during the presidential but lost the war during the government election. Lp Lagos chapter is mourning thier loss but they really tried cus no party has Shaked apc in Lagos in years . They need to reshape themselves and welcome Yorubas and Hausa into the party will make them stronger to win more grounds in the country . Lp should not be seen as Igbo party .
LP was used as a Spv (special purpose vehicle). The serious ones will all return back to the 2 main parties.
KwuoteYourFada: In ogbo ewu in otuọcha market close to Aguleri
Hausa people are the people in charge of that market
Try dey travel
You lie. Ogbo ewu in Onitsha is run by igbos. I am not aware of Aguleri but I know that is a lie. Onitsha own na igbos dey in charge talk less of a backwater place like Aguleri.
Ibadanpikin: Can you mention any yoruba or hausa dominated markets that igbos are there chairman or president.
I just asked for the name of a market that is headed by a non igbo in Onitsha as claimed by the person I quoted. Please tell me what my business is in answering your question when I never made any claim.
GREATIGBOMAN: They're markets in every part of Nigeria occupied by 100% Hausa's or people from North. They most sell vegetables, livestock like cows and goats and cattle's there... Also some of them specialize in selling those their native wears
WakA travel away from your shitshole in Ekiti u say No
Just name one nah, you dey shalaye. Name one market place in Onitsha run by any other tribe or hide your head in shame.
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