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FORGED AGE DECLARATION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OF KOGI STATE GOVERNOR, USMAN ODODO REVEALED

..........at the Kogi State election petition tribunal in Abuja, it was a shocking turn of events, as evidence of forgery emerged against Usman Ododo of the APC. Documents, including Age declaration and other crucial materials submitted by Ododo to INEC, have been uncovered and proven to be FORGED.

The witness who presented these documents, also included the Age declaration attached to form EC9 of Dino Melaye, Leke Abejide, and Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, to the court for comparison. Upon verification of the authenticity of that of Ododo, the tribunal accepted it as evidence and marked them as exhibits.

If found guilty of this offense by the court, Usman Ododo may face punishment in accordance with Section 463 of the Criminal Code, which stipulates three years imprisonment for forgery.

More details later.

#Update #KogiState #NIGERIAN

Ebira Advocates for Good Governance Urges Tinubu to Begin Fight Against Corruption in His Cabinet

A group operating under the name Ebira Advocates for Good Governance has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to initiate his fight against corruption by addressing the issue within his own cabinet. The group criticized the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for its alleged political witch hunt against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello.

The group spokesperson, Hon. Onimisi Jatto, spoke to journalists in Abuja after their meeting, stating that recent political developments in Nigeria, particularly in Kogi State, were the reason for their concern. He expressed dissatisfaction with the President's failure to rein in anti-graft agencies, particularly the EFCC, which he claimed were being used as political instruments by individuals in the Presidency.

Hon. Jatto questioned the EFCC's actions against Alhaji Yahaya Bello, while other former governors who are now cabinet members seem to go untouched. He also questioned the lack of action against a former governor caught on camera with cash in his traditional attire.

The group praised Alhaji Yahaya Bello for his performance as the Governor of Kogi State and called on President Tinubu to intervene and protect him from those who do not have the country's or President's best interests at heart.

The EFCC had recently brought money laundering charges against Alhaji Yahaya Bello and three others, with an estimated amount of N84 billion involved. However, the Governor of Kogi State, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, has strongly protested against these charges, asserting that no money is missing from the state.

In light of these developments, Ebira Advocates for Good Governance urges President Tinubu to direct the anti-graft agency to halt the damage to the state and former governor's reputations.

APC /Ododo legal team leader angrily stormed out of Court after objections to halt the display of BVAS contents by PW1 was overruled.

Tribunal Update:

The fraud perpetuated by Bello and his cohorts in the November 11th 2023 gubernatorial election continue to be exposed at the resumed hearing of presentation of BVAS evidence at today's Tribunal sitting in NJI, airport road, Abuja.


Okene Local government. BVAS is for peace.
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PU. 007. Ward 1.
Registered voter. 762.
Accredited voters. 301.
Total vote cast: 734

P.U 008 ward 1.
Registered voters -485
Accredited voters -301
Total vote cast: 462

P.U 009 ward 1.
Registered voters - 648
Accredited voters - 302
Total vote cast: 621

P U ..010 ward one.
Registered voters -666
Accredited voters -308
Total vote cast: 630

P.U 012.
Registered voters -
Accredited voters -
Need an update
Total vote cast: 742

013.
Need an update
Total vote cast: 215

014.
Registered voters -398
Accredited voters -112.
Total vote cast: 373

018.
Registered voters..410
Accredited voters -111.
APC scored 373 here.

015.
Registered voters -737
Accredited voters -301
Total vote cast: 712 Bagastic awuwu.

P.U 016.
Registered voters -489
Accredited voters -178
Total vote cast: 450

019.
Registered voters -481
Accredited voters -142
APC SCORED 438 here

P.U 017.
Registered voters -282
Accredited voters -81.
Total vote cast: 263

018.
Registered voters..410
Accredited voters -111.
APC scored 373 here.
Total vote cast: 380

019.
Registered voters -481
Accredited voters -142
APC SCORED 438 here.
Total vote cast: 450

020.
Registered voters -552
Accredited voters -283
APC SCORED 518 here.
Total vote cast: 531

021.
Registered voters.. 474
Accredited voters --107
APC SCORED -460 HERE.
Total vote cast: 470

P.U 022.
Registered voters --811
Accredited voters --305
APC SCORED -770 here ...

O23.
Registered voters-548
Accredited voters -364
APC SCORED.515 votes here...

24.
Registered voters -653
Accredited voters - 246
APC SCORED.. 600 here.
Total vote cast: 620

025.
Registered voters -495
Accredited voters -347
APC SCORED..464..

026.
Registered voters -786
Accredited voters -350
APC SCORED...740..

027
Registered voters -
Accredited voters -
Need an update
Total vote-474

028.
Registered voters-482
Accredited voters -130
APC .. 438
Total vote cast-460

029
Registered voters -474
Accredited voters -106
APC--436
Total vote cast-451

030.
Registered voters ---406
Accredited voters --147
APC....380
Total vote cast:384

032.
Registered voters -510
Accredited voters --247
APC SCORED ----50
Total vote cast:509

033.
Registered voters -534
Accredited voters -302.
APC SCORED....507
Total vote cast:512

034.
Registered voters...528
Accredited voters -..330
APC SCORED --495
Total vote cast:500
035.
Registered voters.-404

035
Accredited voters -107
Total vote cast: 380
APC SCORED ....370
Total vote cast:

036.

Total vote cast: 360

037.
Registered voters--392
Accredited voters --109
APC. 390

038.
Registered voters..421
Accredited voters...135
APC SCORED --400

039
Accredited voters -
Registered voters --
Need update

040
Registered voters --112
Accredited voters -339
APC SCORED --302.

041.
Registered voters -300
Accredited voters -100
APC - 277

042.
Registered voters -415
Accredited voters -312
Apc-- 375

043.
Registered voters -
Accredited voters
Needs updates

The court session at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja resumed today, March 12, 2024, at 9:07 am.

BVAS (Biometric Voter Authentication System) arrived at the court premises around 8:20 am, accompanied by fully armed security personnel securing the surroundings.

After the announcement of appearances from all legal teams present, the court proceeded directly to the day's proceedings.

It is worth noting that the BVAS demonstration commenced yesterday, marking a significant precedent as BVAS had never been openly demonstrated in court during election tribunal proceedings.

The examination, which concluded at Polling Unit 006, Okene Ward 1 yesterday, delved deeper into the examination today.

A.S. Okutepa pleaded with the court to summon PW1 to continue from where he left off, and the court granted his request after some legal confrontation from the representative of the second respondent.

PW1 presented the following figures as the authentic BVAS figures:

PU 007, Ward 1:

Registered voters: 762
Accredited voters: 301
Total votes cast: 734
PU 008, Ward 1:

Registered voters: 485
Accredited voters: 301
Total votes cast: 462
PU 009, Ward 1:

Registered voters: 648
Accredited voters: 302
Total votes cast: 621
PU 010, Ward 1:

Registered voters: 666
Accredited voters: 308
Total votes cast: 630
PU 012:

(Update on registered and accredited voters needed)
Total votes cast: 742
PU 013:

(Update needed)
Total votes cast: 215
PU 014:

Registered voters: 398
Accredited voters: 112
Total votes cast: 373
PU 015:

Registered voters: 737
Accredited voters: 301
Total votes cast: 712
... and so forth for all other polling units

In addition, Okene Ward 2, comprising 34 polling units, provided the following results on BVAS:

... (Proceed with the breakdown of results for Ward 2 polling units)

The court adjourned until March 13, 2024, for further examination of the BVAS.

Stay tuned for more updates as the tribunal proceedings continue.

I am saddened by the news of the demise of our father, elder statesman and leader, Architect Gabriel Aduku. As it was designed by God almighty, death is the inevitable end of all mankind and a price every man living must pay. Our leader has paid that price.

The late Elder statesman is an icon of the Igala race, an astute kogite and a patriotic Nigerian who served our country selflessly and who contributed immensely to the success of the Igala kingdom and our dear state. Our kingdom is thrown into mourning because we have lost one of the finest ambassadors of the Igala kingdom.

I share in the grief of his immediate family, friends, the Igala kingdom, Kogi state and Nigeria at Large over this irreplaceable loss. It is my prayers that his soul will rest in peace and the family will have the strength to pull through this sad moment.

Rest In Peace Sir.

Signed:
Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka,Kogi State SDP Gubernatorial Candidate For 2023.
11/03/2024.

In a groundbreaking development emerging from the Kogi State Governorship election petition tribunal, currently convened in Abuja, a significant revelation has come to light. The tribunal officially acknowledged using Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines during the crucial gubernatorial election held on November 11, 2023.

BVAS, a sophisticated electoral technology, employs biometric and visual identification methods to authenticate and verify voters during the electoral process. This system, with its dual-mode approach, ensures the accuracy and integrity of the accreditation process by cross-referencing biometric data such as fingerprints or facial recognition with voter information.

These advanced machines, prominently deployed across key constituencies, including Okene Ajaokuta, Adavi, Okehi, and Lokoja LGA, have emerged as central elements in the unfolding legal saga. Notably, they have been submitted as compelling evidence and formally marked as exhibits, signalling a meticulous examination of the electoral proceedings.

With anticipation reaching a fever pitch, the tribunal has adjourned its sessions, with a scheduled resumption on March 12, 2024. As eager observers await further deliberations, they remain poised to unravel the intricate details embedded within this captivating narrative.

Kogi Global News

The Supreme Court this morning, 7th March 2024 has stayed the execution of the orders of the court of Appeal made on 1st of March 2024 in which the inspections carried out by the Petitioners and orders G, K and N of the orders of Tribunal made on 25th November 2023 were set aside.

The interim stay was made following application for interim stay made by the legal team of the Petitioners. Moving the application this morning, 7th March 2024, Chief J.S.Okutepa SAN, leading Shaibu Enejoh Aruwa SAN and other lawyers, urged the Supreme Court to grant the application to avoid irreparable damages the orders of the Court of Appeal will cause the Petitioners.

The Supreme Court agreed and ordered for stay in terms of the reliefs sought in the motion filed on the 5th of March 2024. Motion on notice has been adjourned to 11th March 2024 for hearing.

Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Adjourned Its Hearing To Next Week Monday 11th March ,2024.

Counsel to the petitioner ,Okutepa SAN move for the business of the day ,but the counsel to the first respondent ,Kanu Agabi SAN draw the attention of the tribunal to the court of Appeal judgement and urge the court to take a look at it weather to continue with the tendering of Bvas and other materials used in the conduct of the 2023 Kogi state Governorship Election having regards to the Court of Appeal judgement on 1st March ,2024

The 2nd and 3rd respondents rely on the submission of the 1st respondent.

After debate of weather to go on with the case or not as scheduled, the tribunal chairman direct the parties to submit the authority seated in support or against the orders of Appeal Court and adjourned the case to Monday 14th March ,2024 for the continuation of the hearing.

~~Confluence News reporting live from Abuja

The proceeding began with presentation of schedules of documents for evidence.

The legal representative of the SDP presented Inspection report from Okene, Okehi, Adavi, Lokoja & Ogori Magongo LGA, with key evidences which includes Form EC8, Certified True Copies of documents, and BVAS reports.

The BVAS from the Central Senatorial District were also presented in court, and the INEC principal technician was examined for onward presentation and operations of the machine.

Objections were raised by the first, second and third respondents, but was overruled by the tribunal chairman in favour of Social Democratic Party SDP. All the documents were tendered, adopted and marked as exhibit respectively.

Court adjourned to tomorrow 1st March, 2024 for continuation of hearing.

Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal ,Sitting in Abuja has ruled in favour of Alh .Murtala Yakubu Ajaka and the Social Democratic Party ( SDP) by allowing its motion to amend the list of witnesses to be call during the hearing of the petition.

The tribunal ordered the substance of the motion on its merit and is here by struck out the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) ,the candidate of the party ,Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo and the ,All progressive Congress APC.

The tribunal also directed the petitioner to make use of 30 days to call for its witnesses while Alh Usman Ahmed Ododo and the independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has 10 days to call its witnesses.

The tribunal here by adjourned to 26th February, 2024 for hearing.

Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal ,Sitting in Abuja has ruled in favour of Alh .Murtala Yakubu Ajaka and the Social Democratic Party ( SDP) by allowing its motion to amend the list of witnesses to be call during the hearing of the petition.

The tribunal ordered the sustanance of the motion on its merit and is here by struck out the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) ,the candidate of the party ,Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo and the ,All progressive Congress APC.

The tribunal also directed the petitioner to make use of 30 days to call for its witnesses while Alh Usman Ahmed Ododo and the independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has 10 days to call its witnesses.

The tribunal here by adjourned to 26th February, 2024 for hearing.

Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting at Abuja has dismissed APC and Ododo motion to stop use of inspection report as evidence.

Application for extension of pre hearing time move by Akubo SAN is granted .

Hearing for motion to bring Inec as witness for inspection report is reserved.

Pre hearing adjourned to 14/02/24.

As Abuja clock 48 today , kindly answer the below questions :

1. "What's your fondest memory of Abuja since its creation 48 years ago ?"

2. "How do you think Abuja has evolved over the last 48 years?"

3. "What is one thing you would change about Abuja if you had the chance?"

4. "Can you share a ‘then and now’ photo of a favorite spot in Abuja?"

5. "Which landmark in Abuja do you think best represents the city's spirit? Why?"

6. "What are your hopes for the city of Abuja in the next 10 years?"

7. "What's a must-see for anyone visiting Abuja for the first time?"

8. "How does the history of Abuja inspire you?"

9. "What’s the most significant event that has happened in Abuja in the last 48 years?"

10. "Which aspects of Abuja’s culture do you think are most important to preserve?"

11. "In what ways has Abuja contributed to the economy and culture of Nigeria?"

12. "Do you have any stories of personal significance related to Abuja? Please share!"

13. "Which traditional dish from Abuja is your favorite and why?"

14. "What do you envision for the future of Abuja's urban development?"

15. "As Abuja turns 48, what do you consider as the city's major milestones?"

16. "What makes Abuja different from other cities in Nigeria?"

17. "If you could dedicate a song to Abuja on its 48th creation day, what would it be?"

18. "How do you celebrate Abuja Day? Any special traditions?"

19. "What lesson can other Nigerian cities learn from Abuja’s development?"

20. "If you were giving a tour of Abuja, which places would be on your must-visit list?"

Abuja was created as Nigeria’s capital on the 3rd February 1976, but it replaces the country's most populous city of Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991 under the leadership of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babngida (President of Nigeria 1985-1993).

Visit: www.myfctagov.ng for more info about Abuja .

#abujanigeria #abujabusiness

Indication have emerged that some hawks within and outside the Presidential Villa, who are scheming to take over the job of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, have hatched a plot to link the former speaker of the House of Representatives to the transactions carried out by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.

Memos have continued to leak from the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry and its agencies, following the suspension of Edu, who is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Recall that a leaked memo dated December 18, 2023, from the Office of Chief of Staff to the President revealed that President Bola Tinubu had approved N3 billion from the COVID-19 Palliative Fund for verification of the National Social Register.

The memo had sparked outrage among some Nigerians on social media.

Reacting to the leaked memo,Northern Ethnic Group Assembly (NEYGA), in the statement signed by its spokesperson, Mr. Ibrahim Dan-Musa, shared with journalists said "distractors have failed in your plot against against the engine rooms of Tinubu administration".


According to the group,the latest memo that came out was just an attempt by some persons within and outside the Villa to tie Gbajabiamila to the Betta Edu investigation.

Nuhu stated that :"This is a time for the government to settle down," commending the president for dismissing Betta Edu and questioning those attempting to implicate Gbajabiamila in a letter of approval.

The group wonders how the Chief of Staff can assume the position of authority, urging politicians to learn tolerance instead of engaging in a direct campaign of calumny against Gbajabiamila, who has served eight years as speaker without scandal.

Ibrahim asserted that mischief-makers are blinded by illiteracy behind the campaign of calumny against the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.

He noted that such memos would continue to circulate, with Gbajabiamila as the prime target. The statement read, "To say Gbaja is an authority in law and a professor in government procedures is not an overstatement."

"It is clear some people are still seeking the downfall of one of the best brains in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, but they have failed."

"Someone who managed 360 elected representatives of the Federal House of Representatives for a solid four years without a blemish will not fall for a peanut. Detractors do not understand the quality and value of Femi Gbajabiamila.

"The Chief of Staff has crossed the bridge before it collapsed, so what they are pursuing is emptiness the second day after the Market day!

"We, the concerned citizens for good governance, will soon expose all of you behind the evils you planned.

"It is now an open secret that you want the government of President Bola Tinubu to fail by trying to pull down the pillars of support behind him.

"Whether you are a Christian or Muslim, whatever you sow, you shall reap. We will go after all of you and expose you to the world.

"The current Chief of Staff has not faced twenty percent of the attacks one of his predecessors, Abba Kyari, got over wrong allegations. President Tinubu’s verdict on his Chief of Staff’s integrity is known to the public."

Plans to use combination of security men and APC thugs to cause mayhem in Dekina local government exposed.

14th, Aug, 2023.
Time: 18:30

The supposedly chief security officer of Dekina local government (the executive chairman) Prince Ishaq Okolo who has been the originator of crisis, causing mayhem in Kogi East has just finished a meeting in his residence Anyigba now.

Plans have been mapped out on how to visit house to house of SDP supporters in Anyigba and other parts of the local government to k!ll and destroy properties. The chairman Ishaq claims the governor has given him directives and the commissioner of police has promised to give them the necessary assistance.

Nigeria Police Force Department of State Services Sahara Reporters should be aware of this attack that will happen this night or in few days to come.

Tag all the relevant authorities you know also to help return peace to Kogi state.

Rear Admiral Emmanuel A . Ogala , former Director Audit, Naval Headquarters was re-appointed as Director Lessons Learnt in 2022 .

The New Chief of Naval Staff, Real Admiral Emmanuel A. Ogala from Ette Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State but formerly under Enugwu Ezike, Igboetitti Local Government , Enugu State.

Congratulations to all the African women �

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Headquarters In Abuja Gutted By Fire .


The fire is said to have engulfed the last floor of the seven storey building, destroying valuables and other items.

This is confusing ;

I just make a call now and I was told his dead .

I'm just seeing another news here now .

Let the WILL of God be done .

God take control .