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FG is jealous jare. Did the president elect begged German Chancellor to invite him for the G-7 meeting or is he the one inviting all the countries envoy that has been visiting him? FG should let us know.....

TRIBALSTOOGE:
cancel the transition jare

Blastos:
GMB should try reducing the way he acts as if he has been sworn in already.. GEJ is still the C in C at least for another one month..

Oga can you explain how GMB acts? is it a crime to visit President elect? Only time will tell....

Jonathan is getting jealous of the attention GMB is getting from international communities or else where is the notion of parallel govt coming from? Somebody should please explain to me oooo

The Federal Government on Wednesday said it took exception to some of the terms of reference of the transition committee set up by the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

Minister of National Planning, Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman, disclosed this at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.
Sulaiman, who is the chairman of the Technical Subcommittee of the outgoing government’s transition committee, said the council warned the incoming government against running a parallel government.
He said President Goodluck Jonathan’s magnanimity should not be taken as a sign or cowardice.

Details later…

http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-warns-buhari-against-running-parallel-government/

Okay.... With all the Billions received before and during election. If this story is true.. then NLC should as a matter of urgency do something...

Which way Nigeria?

sweetguy26:
Tunde Ayeni again?

Where are we going in this Country? The same Tunde Ayeni that donated 5billion naira to Jonathan /Sambo re-election is now the owner of 'our NITEL'

Orascom paid 256million dollars in 2006 but the Nigerian Govt refused selling it because it was below the reserve/value price, now after 9 years they now sold NITEL for 252million dollars! 4million less than the 2006 price. Which way Nigeria?

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After fourteen years and five failed attempts to sell the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited, the Federal Government on Tuesday finally handed over the beleaguered first national telecommunications company to new core investor, NATCOM Consortium.

At a ceremony attended by notable persons in the privatisation circle, the Bureau of Public Enterprises handed over instruments of ownership and licences of operation to the Chairman of the NATCOM Consortium, Mr. Tunde Ayeni, who said over $1bn was required to revive the company.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice President Namadi Sambo, who chairs the National Council on Privatisation said the formal handover was a clear indication that where there is focus and determination, there is a way.

Sambo who was represented by a member of the technical committee of NCP, Mr. Emmanuel Amadi, listed the several failures in the past and added that the success at this time was a reflection of the determination of the NCP and the BPE to increase competition in the telecommunications industry.

He said, “It was the realisation that Nigeria will not attain the desired economic growth without adequate reforms and liberalisation of the telecommunications sector that informed commencement of the telecoms sector reforms in 2001.

“These led to the attempted privatisation of NITEL and M-Tel through strategic/core investor sale to Investors International London Limited. Unfortunately, that flagship transaction failed as the preferred bidder could not meet the deadline for the payment of the purchase consideration.”

He continued, “Failure of first strategic investor sale led to the execution of a management contract with Pentascope in 2005. The management contract did not improve the operational and financial position of NITEL and M-Tel and was terminated.

“Orascom Telecoms emerged the highest bidder with $256m during the second privatisation attempt. Its bid was however rejected by the Federal Government as it was below the reserve price.”

NCP in 2006 adopted the ‘willing buyer-willing seller’ strategy. The strategy which threw up Transnational Corporation as the core investor was adopted to shorten the transaction period since the financial position of NITEL was deteriorating.

Following the inability of Transcorp to turn around the fortunes of NITEL, the NCP on June 1, 2009 revoked the sale of the telecommunications company and its mobile subsidiary.

In another strategic/core investor sale in 2011, both New Generation Communications Limited and Omen International Limited that emerged preferred and reserve bidders could not pay the purchase price and the transaction had to be cancelled again.

Consequently, NCP approved the privatisation of NITEL and M-Tel through guided liquidation. It also on November 11, 2013 approved the appointment of Chief Olutola Senbore as the liquidator of NITEL/M-Tel.

At the financial bid opening on December 3, 2014, NATCOM emerged the preferred bidder with an offer of $252.25m bid price.

NATTAG which had been prequalified by BPE to participate in the process was disqualified as a result of the failure of the company to include a $10m bid bond as had been prescribed in Request for Proposal document.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Ayeni said immense gaps and opportunities still exist in the Nigerian telecommunications market despite the competition in the industry.

According to him, with a good team of investors and management, NATCOM was ready to make the difference required to succeed. He indicated that the company would roll out services soon after rebranding.

http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-hands-over-nitel-to-core-investor/

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This is urgent........

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sniper099:
What about the Jobless youth?
Wen will be their day?

Everyday is their day......

The Federal Government has declared Friday May 1 as public holiday to commemorate the 2015 Workers’ Day.

Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, who made the announcement, according to a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Magaji, congratulated all Nigerians on their resilience and commitment in the face of the challenges of daily living.

He enjoined them to sustain their support for President Goodluck Jonathan in his efforts to build a stable, peaceful and economically vibrant nation.

The Minister wished all Nigerian workers a joyous and peaceful celebration.

http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-declares-friday-public-holiday/

THE Senate, Tuesday, passed the sum of N4.493 trillion budget for the 2015 fiscal year, but with an increment of N135.4 billion above what the executive arm of government earlier prepared and submitted to the National Assembly for approval.

The passage followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committees on Appropriations and Finance on the 2015 Appropriation Bill, tabled before the Red Chamber by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Ahmed Maccido, APC, Sokoto North, during its plenary.

But Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Ahmad Lawan, APC,Yobe North, hinted that in spite of the passage, the National Assembly was still expecting the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to send a supplementary budget to the 8th Assembly, when he assumes power from May 29, 2015.Lawan faulted the budget passed, saying there was no balance between capital allocation and recurrent expenditure proposed just as he regretted that the passage of the budget was carried out late by the legislature

Details later

www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/senate-passes-2015-budget/

Okay,Gentlemen. I have read and seen how upset all of us are over this issue. But,what my fellow countrymen failed to really think hard about and bring forth their opinions is this simple fact: what was Jonathan thinking when he decided to release the report as it is? Two things here. 1. He might have been clueless (pardon this word) about what the audit firm did and said in its report, or 2, he read,understood everything and decided to release it with a view to punish some people who, either misled him or those who shared the money unfairly and he was shortchanged. Please,what do you folks think? Let me hear y'all.

ok

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, who is reported to have been impeached, has warned that there is a subsisting court order that the status quo‎ be maintained in respect of that office.

In effect, the Deputy Governor insists he has not legally been removed from office.

According to his lawyer, Oluwole Kayode, the court order was granted last Thursday, April 23rd, and he emphasized that it touches and affects the office and the holder.

“Another action in respect of the same office and the impeachment process is pending in court and will come up on the 7th of May 2015,” he said, noting that that the hurried nature of the impeachment process is suspect.

“I think public office holders and people who are put in position to defend the constitution must be law abiding,” Mr. Oluwole said. “In the light of this disobedience to court order and the impunity displayed in the course of the impeachment proceedings, the Deputy Governor is on solid ground.”

http://saharareporters.com/2015/04/27/%E2%80%98impeached%E2%80%99-ondo-state-deputy-governor-says-he-still-office-cites-court-order

hbpeze:
@op u don craze

Well, i will not result in insulting you..... Get a life.....

For weeks now, President Goodluck Jonathan has stopped posting messages on his Facebook page.
This was noticed few days after the ruling the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) crashed out of the 2015 general elections.
Jonathan had been very active on Facebook before he lost his re-election bid on March 28. He had used the platform to seek the votes of thousands of his friends.

At 7.53pm on March 29, Jonathan went on Facebook to urge all Nigerians to wait patiently for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to collate and announce results, asking them to also shun acts capable of breaching the nation’s peaceful coexistence.
At exactly 9.29am on April 1 after INEC announced retired General Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan, on his Facebook page, thanked all Nigerians for giving him the opportunity to lead the nation. He had also asked PDP leaders and members to be celebrating his defeat rather than mourning.

Also at 5.07pm on April 4, Easter Day, the president charged Nigerians to accept that the presidential elections were over and that they must reconcile their differences “as children born from the womb of one mother, Nigeria.”
Jonathan’s last post on Facebook was at 2.18pm on April 10 when he called on all registered voters to come out en masse and exercise their right to vote in the April 11 gubernatorial elections.

He had also then instructed the security agencies to fully facilitate the right of Nigerians to vote leaders of their choice at the gubernatorial and state assembly levels by remaining non-partisan.

richidinho:
You are the big JOKER dude

Where in the world would a deputy governor belong to a different party from that of the governor?

[size=15pt]...And you are a BIGGER JOKER dude....

Sokoto State....... Governor APC deputy PDP

Ogun State .........Governor APC Deputy SDP

Niger State ........ Governor PDP Deputy APC

So what are you saying dude.......... Be a man dude....[/size]

Billygee2u:
is this the negative change you APC were clamouring for? you people should not throw expired nija nation into chaos before its time to
disolve

[size=15pt] With this...Fayose is a GOONER...... Trust me........[/size]

[size=15pt]Good one from PDP ....... Next is FAYOSE...

PDP 1>>>>>>>>>>APC 0............

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n May 29, Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) will bow out of office with pride, after completing two terms of eight years. Unlike some of his colleagues, who are now senators-elect, he did not contest. What future awaits the governor?
The greatest achievement of Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) is that he will hand over to another technocrat, party man and progressive disciple, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, thereby fulfilling the dream of a government of continuity.

Fashola’s predecessor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has been described as the pathfinder. The governor has also lived up to expectation as an actualiser. Now, it is up to Ambode, the chartered accountant, to justify the confidence reposed in him as the consolidator.
Seven and half years have passed like a flash of lightening since Fashola became the governor. On May 29, he will bow out of office after a meritorious service.

What role will he play when he vacates office? Will he return to his chamber? Many had expected that the governor will vie for the Senate in the Lagos West District, which hosts the seat of government. But, he did not show interest during the primaries. When the All Progressives Congress (APC) forms the next central government, will he make the cabinet? Or will Fashola set up a non-governmental organisation (NGO) to pursue worthy causes in aid of humanity?
For many years to come, Lagosians will recall the Fashola years with fondness. The governor will be remembered as an astute and hardworking administrator. In the governorship, parliamentary and presidential campaigns, references were made to his achievements in the Centre of Excellence. The recent general elections brought out the best in the lawyer-turned politician. He campaigned with vigour. But, according to party chieftains, the governor will not be remembered as a strategic politician, powerful organiser and shrewd mobiliser. He will only remain a reference point as an excellent administrator.

Two men, Ambode, the APC standard bearer, who is now the governor-elect, and Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, struggled to succeed Fashola. But, it was clear from the beginning that, judging by the predictable disposition of Lagosians, the APC candidate will have an edge over his PDP rival at the general elections. Although many thought that Fashola did not support the former Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, at the primaries, Fashola deployed enormous power and resources to ensure his victory. After the primaries, the governor has dispelled the rumour that Ambode was not his preferred candidate. He clarified to reporters that Ambode was his preferred choice from the beginning. Some believed him, others did not. But, Fashola knew that the chartered accountant would emerge as his successor, following his emergence as the candidate at the transparent primaries held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
At the flag-off of the governorship campaigns in Ikeja, the governor justified Ambode’s candidature, saying that he is better than Agbaje. Fashola called for the sustainability of the progress made in Lagos by the progressive family in the last 16 years. He said the former Accountant-General has youthful vigour and zest, which are required for the job. “It is a tough job. I took the job at the age of 44.

Now, I am 52. When I took the job, I could count the number of grey hairs I had. Now, I can’t count them again. I thank Lagosians for giving me the job. I thank Lagosians for also taking care of me. Akinwumi Ambode is younger than me. You need youthfulness to do this job. That man (the PDP candidate) is already 60. An old man cannot do the job. If you call him at midnight, he will not pick your call, “ he added.
When he bows out, Fashola will be greatly missed by Lagosians. But, he will not be on the same pedestal with his indomitable leader and predecessor, Asiwaju Tinubu. Since he may not deploy deft political skills and sagacity, as the outcome of the governorship shadow poll has shown, the legal star may play nominal roles in party affairs at the state level in post-2015 period. It was believed that the governor was either backing the aspiration of Works Commissioner Dr. Obafemi Hamzat or Supo Sasore (SAN), his former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. But, both aspirants could not fly.
Few brilliant minds are as lucky as Fashola. When he succeeded Alhaji Layiwola Mohammed as the Chief of Staff in 2003, eyes were not on him. The lawyer from Surulere was a quiet, easy-going, lefty aide in the cabinet office. Before he joined the government, he was a promising lawyer in Kafaru Tinubu Chamber. Although he occupied a powerful and influential position in the Tinubu Administration, he did not see himself as a politician and power broker.
Fashola was expected to be the link or liaison officer between the government and the ruling party. But, according to sources, he was not keen about the role. Therefore, when his boss nominated him for governorship, many party members were surprised. Tinubu’s Special Adviser-designate on Political and Legislative Matters, Hon. Lateef Raji, who broke the news to reporters, said the former governor had seen what many people could not see. “Our leader, Governor Bola Tinubu, is backing a particular aspirant. He described him as a SAN with a sound mind. I tell you, he will become the next governor,” he said.

When members of the State Executive Council got wind of Tinubu’s succession plan, there was a bitter opposition to it. The exception was Works Commissioner Rauf Aregbesola, who supported his boss. Immediately, the singing train of party women, led by Iya Kalokalo Folake Shokunbi, started to compose songs at party meetings for Fashola.

Other aspirants were envious. There was a sort of resentment. The aspirants-Otunba Olufemi Pedro, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, Dr. Tola Kasali, Mrs. Remi Adikwu-Bakare, Ganiyu Solomon, Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole protested. When Fashola stormed the party secretariat on Acme Road, Ogba, Ikeja to collect the nomination form, drummers accosted him at the gate. He was not prepared for funfair. He waved at the crowd, baring the two-finger victory. Tinubu became Fashola’s coach. At the palace of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, aspirants were showering money on drummers and party women. Fashola was indifferent. The former governor said: “Tunde, as a politician, you need to spend money too.”

Before the primaries, there was a live television debate involving the aspirants. Fashola and Pedro nearly clashed at the event. Apparently in a bid to disparage the office of the Chief of Staff, the former deputy governor likened it to an inconsequential portfolio. Fashola fired back, saying that he allocated official duties on behalf of Tinubu to the members of the executive council.

After the primaries, there was a revolt, but it was short-lived. Some aspirants ran to the Afenifere leaders for refuge. But, they later returned to the Action Congress (AC) when they discovered that their future was bleak there. Tinubu embarked on reconciliation. A party insider said, although the position of running mate was offered to Adikwu Bakare, she rejected it. The circumstances surrounding Tinubu’s inability to return to the Senate in 2007 were also not in the realm of conjecture. The coast was not clear, according to sources. The experienced politician saw the handwriting on the wall. The power-loaded President, Olusegun Obasanjo, was not disposed to Tinubu’s senatorial ambition. The former governor therefore, stepped down and gave the ticket to an aggrieved governorship aspirant, Solomon.

After emerging as the standard bearer, Fashola was able to convince Lagosians that he will be a worthy successor. He is fluent, witty and, at times, humorous. His response to questions during debates and media interviews are usually sound, logical and convincing. Therefore, despite the general perception that he was a Tinubu boy, he also came across as a brilliant person who has learned the ropes.
After assuming the reins, Fashola began to build on his predecessor’s achievement in a grand style. He cleared Oshodi, the ever throbbing and chaotic bus stop on the mainland, to the surprise of people who thought that it was impossible. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) was already in the pipeline. Fashola implemented it faithfully. He also embarked on road construction, school rehabilitation and housing projects. Lagos became a huge construction site. Those who grumbled when Tinubu insisted on Fashola as the candidate said that the former governor has been vindicated. Governors, ministers and other foreign officials visited Lagos to commend the governor. Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu described him as the best governor and a role model, urging other governors to emulate him.

Despite his performance, it was relatively difficult for him to convince the party that he deserved re-nomination in 2011. There were certain developments that made the second term race uneasy. The dawned on the Fashola camp that the selection process at primaries was an exclusive party affair and certain things must be put right to secure re-nomination. A source said that the House of Assembly dangled the impeachment hammer. Although Fashola survived, the lessons were not lost on him and other apolitical figures in government. His former deputy, Princess Sarah Sosan, was not that lucky. Her position was taken by another Awori, Mrs. Victoria Tawakalitu Orelope-Adefulire, who was the Women Affairs Commissioner.
In his second term, Fashola consolidated on the achievements of the first term. There has not been any lull in governance. Even, controversial steps and difficult decisions were taken in the interest of the state. An eloquent speaker, Fashola justified every action during the 100 days programme, where he rendered accounts.

As preparations for the governorship poll gathered momentum, there was tension in the ruling party. Many chieftains, including Dr. Muiz Banire, the National Legal Adviser, raised the alarm that the party might be doomed because of what he described as its culture of imposition. Before then, Fashola had bared his mind on succession in the political family and state. At Tinubu’s birthday in Lagos, he publicly advised his leader not to be partial in political selection. An unruffled Tinubu, in his reply, reminded the governor of how he emerged. Stressing that he had no regret about his support for his candidature at the 2007 primaries, the former governor emphasised that, if he had not been partial, Fashola would not have become governor and Lagos would not have achieved the tremendous progress.
Tinubu’s reply threw more light on the doctrine of party supremacy and the gerontocratic wisdom of elders as the guidance of the process. There are three characteristics of a political party — ideology, organisation and leadership. Although many will aspire, there is need for selfless elders and inspiring leaders to brainstorm on what is suitable for the party and acceptable to the voting public.
In fact, many politicians perceive political partiality as a loose concept. Elder statesman Chief Bisi Akande, a member of the old order, justified the role of the party leadership in the selection of candidates, saying that money bags could hijack the process, if it is not well guided by the party. A Lagos legislator, Bisi Yusuf, said the selection is a party affair, adding: “When it does not favour them, it is imposition. When it favours them, they talk about party supremacy and party discipline.”

Under normal circumstances, a governor will not be indifferent to the nature, tendency and sentiment of his successor. However, according to observers, the climate must be right. Thus, when Fashola attempted to assert personality, sources said he could not mobilise for the success of his preferred candidate at the primaries because he was not in control of the party machinery.
In post-2015 period, Fashola may write his memoir. Many are of the view that the achievements of his administration should be documented. If he returns to his profession, he will not be the first lawyer-politician to do so. Shortly after his release from the prison and after serving as the Federal Commissioner for Finance, the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo picked up his wigs. Other politicians-Chief Richard Akinjide, Chief Kehinde Sofola, Chief Theophilus Benson, Chief Adeniran Ogunsanya-returned to the law practice after leaving the government.

However, a party source said that, being a founding father of the APC, his experience would also be required in the re-shaping of Nigeria under the new administration headed by Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. “Except he decides otherwise, Fashola will be useful to the next government and Nigeria at the federal level,” he added.

The transition in Lagos will be smooth. Between now and May 29, Fashola will be Ambode’s tutor. He is expected to pass critical information about governance to his successor because, just as Tinubu’s achievement has been Fashola’s success, the success of Ambode will also be Fashola’s achievement after vacating power.Fashola will remain a factor in Lagos for a long time because of his feats. Many also believe that he will be a reference point in good governance for a long time.

The Lagos State Election Petitions Tribunal has received 17 petitions arising from the March 28 senatorial and April 11 House of Assembly elections in the state.
The Secretary to the tribunal, Hafsatu Suleiman, who disclosed this to journalists in Lagos on Thursday, also hinted that the tribunal would soon commence sitting in the state.
She said that the tribunal would formally announce the date it would commence sitting.
Suleiman said two petitions were filed by candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Adewale from Lagos West Senatorial District, and Olabisi Salis-Fakos from Lagos East Senatorial District.
The other 15 petitions, according to her were filed by candidates who contested for positions into the state House of Assembly on April 11.
The Secretary said the election tribunal would sit in the newly inaugurated High Court and Magistrate Court complex named after the first female Chief Judge of the state, late Justice Roseline Omotoso, in GRA Ikeja.

hansad:
Until the Courts rule on Buhari's certificate and perjury masters before them, it's naive to assume that Buhari shall become president of Nigeria by May 29, 2015.
The law does not respect anybody, not even respect for the so-called votes of 15 million Nigerians for Buhari.

[size=20pt]You guys keep on amazing me.... so you think the Courts will rule against the wishes of Nigerians. Buhari was democratically elected by the good people of Nigeria and nobody can stop him come May 29... All hail our new President....[/size]

CHESSBOARD:
Mods
BAN BAN BAN

[size=20pt]Keep dreaming ok!!![/size]

[size=25pt]I salute the investigative acumen of the The Nation Newspapers crew. This story featured 2 days ago. The IG was accused of not implementing the template given him to compromise the electoral processes in some states in the SW. The PDP cabal was particularly riled that the IGP ordered the operatives in Lagos to disregard orders from Mbu and only take orders from the state police commissioner.

This thwarted the rigging perfected between MBU and PDP to win Lagos for PDP. Unfortunately for Aba, the populace will not sympathize with him because of his sordid actions of the past when he took some zealous actions to please his current traducers.A lesson in consistency. The New IG should also be ready to leave office as soon as GMB resumes office...[/size]

A Federal High Court in Lagos has suspended the enforcement of a judgment which stopped the Lagos State Government from imposing movement restriction on citizens during the monthly sanitation exercise in the state.

By implication, anyone found moving between 7am and 10am on the last Saturday of the month, either on the state or federal roads in Lagos, while the sanitation exercise is being observed, would be liable to arrest.

The fresh order, made by Justice Mohammed Idris on Friday, put on hold the enforcement of a March 16, 2015 judgment nullifying the power of Lagos State and its agents to arrest anyone found moving during the sanitation exercise.

According to the judge, the March 16 judgment would not be enforced until the outcome of the appeal filed by Lagos State challenging the judgment.

Idris, however, ordered the state to compile records of proceedings within 90 days otherwise the stay of execution would be voided.

The Lagos State Government, through its Solicitor General, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), had filed an application for stay of execution, urging Idris to summarily suspend the enforcement of his judgment.

Idris had, on March 16, declared the movement restriction policy as illegal and a violation of sections 35 and 41 of the Constitution, which preserved the citizens’ right to personal liberty and freedom of movement.

Though the judge did not overrule the sanitation exercise, he held that Lagos State and its agents lacked the legal backing to arrest or detain any citizen found moving during the exercise as there was currently no law to that effect.

“I have no doubt that the restrictions imposed on the movement of persons and sanctions meted out to those who breach them are clearly unsupportable in law and unjustified.

“I must state loud and clear that the environmental sanitation exercise is not in itself unlawful, but what is unlawful and unconstitutional is the restriction imposed by the respondents during the exercise,” Idris had held.

But Pedro, in a further affidavit, insisted that the judge did not consider or exhaust all the relevant provisions of the law before arriving at his judgment.

“We were able to show exceptional circumstances in our further affidavit; we exhibited a law, which, I must concede, was not brought to the attention of the court; the court would have been more comfortable while arriving at its judgment, if that law was brought before my Lord,” Pedro said on Thursday.

He made reference to and read Section 28 (1) and (2) of the amended Environmental Sanitation Edict of 1987, which empowered the police, a sanitary officer or a member of the then Military Task Force to arrest without a warrant, any person “found roaming about without lawful excuse within such specific period,” when any normal communal or other civic obligation directed by either the state or Federal Government was supposed to be observed.

Pedro further likened the movement restriction policy to what obtains during the general elections period, saying though he was not aware of any specific law that said movement must be frozen during elections, peculiar circumstances necessitated the policy.

In opposition, the respondent/applicant, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, had asked the court to refuse the application for stay of judgment execution, saying Lagos State had a penchant for disregarding court judgments.

He said the state had been known for undermining the authority of the court and accused the state of deliberately delaying hearing in its own appeal against Idris’ judgment.

But one Quduz Lawal, deponent to Lagos State’s further affidavit, debunked the claim, saying, “I specifically deny the allegation of the respondent that it is the trade mark of the 3rd-6th respondents/applicants to always disregard judgment of courts.

“There has been no environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State since the judgment of this court was delivered on 16th March, 2015.

“I also deny that the applicant intend to delay the hearing of the appeal against the judgment of this honourable court.”

Idris ruled in favour of the application for stay of execution.

Adegboruwa had obtained the court judgment after arguing that the movement restriction policy in the name of sanitation was “an illegal and an obnoxious” policy.

http://www.punchng.com/news/sanitation-lagos-application-to-restrict-movement-succeeds/

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