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inkon:
If our youths can consider this a task: Nigerians all over, especially motorists, should be told to stop giving bribe to the police. Of course. there will be lots of arrests at the inception. When that becomes the case, the youths should take it upon themselves to free whomever that is arrested unjustly. We can get things right if we want.

Blue3k:
Dude what are you ramblings about? Make sure this is your last reply to me. You change shift goal post every reply. Now you say4th highcourts ruling was incorrect. They should've take it up with supreme court to overturn it simple.

The court said they broke all sorts of rules in constitution making election invalid. The governor removed them on that ground. This was not a unilateral action. The governor didn't fire them the court did essentially.

Does it matter if he's PRP what does it have to with ruling. Who cares if they didn't show up the merit of case is based on law. It's weird but whatever.

Blue3k:
1. Your article proved my point. The court said it's illegal to fire local government chairmen. The big issue your article points out is federal government ineptitude perpetuate the system. They don't need restructuring not to send care taker committee money.





2. Your second link is broken. found Amp version.

The governanor was ordered to sack these guys by the court because their position should were illegitimate. Did you read these articles or just citing them to keep me busy. This is not the same example as care taker committee.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has approached the Court of Appeal to upturn a judgment of an Ondo State High Court barring the state government from dissolving local governments in the state. The case is due for mention at the Appeal Court, sitting in Akure, the state capital, tomorrow.

The governor’s statement of appeal to the appellate court, served on the counsel to the 18 local government chairmen and councilors, Olusola Oke, was sighted by our correspondent yesterday in Akure.

The chairmen and councilors were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which lost the last governorship election to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. The Ondo State High Court had, on January 17, ruled on a suit filed by the 18 local government chairmen and councilors, led by their chairman, Mr. David Alarapon, Chairman of Akure South LGA.

It ruled that the state government, either by their agents or servants, had no right to remove the elected officials until their tenure lapsed. Rotimi-Akeredolu In the judgment delivered by the then Chief Judge of the state, Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi, the court upheld the claims by Alarapon and 34 others, among who were some councilors, that the council officials were democratically elected to serve for a tenure of three years which would lapse on April 25, 2019.

The council leaders had approached the court to prevent the state government from dissolving, sacking, dethroning, impeaching or however removing the claimants from their respective positions, offices, duties, functions, powers and rights.

The claimants averred that anything to the contrary would contravene the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended.) In granting the prayers of the local council chairmen and councilors, Kumuyi observed that the “tenure of an elected councilors or office holder cannot be abridged or determined at the whims or caprices of anyone one except the electorate.”

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/02/akeredolu-goes-court-appeal-dissolve-ondo-councils/

The Ondo State high Court, sitting in Akure, the state capital on Friday dissolved the local government executives in the eighteen local government areas of the state.

Justice Isiq while delivering his judgment held that the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) erred by omitted the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on the election ballot paper.

The suit was inherited by the Rotimi Akeredolu led government.

The matter was brought before the court by the leadership of the PRP in the state.

davidif:
Ok since you dont like state police then why not go one better and push for local police or are you one of those types that only knows how to criticize new ideas but can't offer any new ideas besides the tired old ineffective status quo?

Blue3k:
1It's DOA based on what? Members NASS already think it's dumb idea. There's plenty of university research to back it up. The State Assembly mightbe obstacles but pressure and party politics will prevail for bettter.

2. The supreme courts already said you can't fire LGA chairmen.

Link: http://punchng.com/supreme-court-faults-laws-empowering-govs-sack-%e2%80%8elgs/

davidif:
Then when will it ever be? Aren't you people tired of mediocrity? You complain that the police force cannot protect people from cattle herders get when they offer changes you complain that it won't work. When will you people stop being afraid of taking risks and making changes instead of the tired old tropes "Nigeria is not ready for state police", "the governor's would use them as their personal army" blah blah blah.
A highly trained localized police force accountable to the people in the community is the best way to ensure the security of the people not some distant, inefficient, hyper corrupt police force far off in Abuja that is only accountable to the federal govt.

Blue3k:
None that's a bit hyperbole? I said local for a reason. NASS has 23 separate bill over "Restructuring" adding more over LG autonomy won hurt. In fact this discussion about restructuring without giving this tier of government fiscal autonomy to carry out jobs is pointless.

Blue3k:
The scenario crazy but possible. The federal government still exist to investigate. The police department be sued and State house of assembly can regulate how police operate. The political influence is why police should be local.

sarrki:
Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja





http://punchng.com/pdp-now-in-the-hands-of-looters-sheriff/

PHILipu1:
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PDP is only popular in south-east and since you guys will follow Kanu and boycotts up coming elections,it will be walk over for APC come 2019.

sarrki:
Ephi123 where at thou

Call CROWNWEALTH019 along

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will halt the process of recalling Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west.

Adedeji Soyebi, national commissioner of the commission, disclosed this on Thursday, saying the decision is in line with a court ruling.

Last week, the federal high court, Abuja asked INEC and Melaye to maintain “status quo” pending the determination of a suit filed by Melaye to challenge the process.

Soyebi said INEC would appeal the ruling.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held its regular weekly today and considered the order given by the federal high court, Abuja dated 6th July 2017 directing the ‘parties to maintain status quo till the determination of the plaintiff’s motion on notice’ in respect of the suit filed by senator Dino Melaye seeking orders of injunction against the commission, to stop it from acting on the petition by the registered voters of Kogi west senatorial district,” he said in a statement.

“As a responsible, law-abiding institution, INEC will comply with the order. However, the commission has also decided to take immediate steps to vacate the court order and for the matter to be heard expeditiously.

“Whereas, the court adjourned hearing of the motion on notice on 29th September 2017, it should be noted that section 69 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria (as amended) sets a limit of 90 days from the date of the presentation of the petition (21st June, 2017) for the exercise to be completed.

“The commission also at its meeting today, approved a policy of comprehensive audit after all elections. This is in line with its commitment of ensuring transparency and overall improvement of the electoral process.”

BERNIMOORE:
https://www.nairaland.com/3917435/ali-modu-sheriff-congratulates-makarfi you are unshakable, youdont give in to cheap propaganda, your devotion shamed the likes of Ugenekwenu Modath sarki whom their party are a scourge and an eyesore who never wanted anything to work in unless their mini god orchestrate such as they mounted silly and childish campaign of calumny against Pdp but was shamed today

samstradam:
Let them be decieving themselves...... they know the answer but it pains them

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Press Release

July 10, 2017

Osun West Senatorial Bye Election: Our Victory Is Evidence Of Hard-work And Unity – PDP

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi led National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on behalf of the entire Organs of the Party and PDP family nationwide, warmly congratulates Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the just concluded Osun West Senatorial Bye Election in Osun state on Saturday, June 9, 2017.

2. The victory of our Party, the PDP at the poll is a general reflection on the reawakening of Nigerians to the deceit of the All Progressive Congress (APC), led administration at all levels, hence, the overwhelming rejection of the APC by the electorates in Osun West.

3. The people has spoken with one voice and we know that Ademola Adeleke will deliver on his promises to the people . The successful outcome of this election is an evidence of hard work, dedication and the unity of all members of the PDP in Osun state who buried temporary differences in the overall interest of the party and the good people of Osun state.

4. We are confidence that without the interference of the APC in the current leadership issues in our Party, the PDP remains the Party to beat in all elections in Nigeria. Even as we await the judgement of the Supreme Court we urge all our members to unite in the interest of Nigerians to rid the country of the horrible APC government .

5. Finally, we congratulate the people of Osun West for coming out enmass to vote for our candidate and for their peaceful conduct during the elections. We also congratulate our members in Osun state for this important victory.

Once again Congratulations!

Signed:

Prince Dayo Adeyeye
National Publicity Secretary, PDP - NCC

Johnnyessence:
I backed out from Apc cos of the bad level approach they have towards education sector. It is an ingrate and mediocre governor that will leave lautech they he's now. Lautech that once the best state university in Nigeria before now it has been grounded to zero level.