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PoliticsRe: $1bn Insurgency Fund: 16 Ekiti LG Chairmen Drag FG, 36 Govs To Court by IsThisChange(op): 9:17pm On Dec 19, 2017
sarrki:
I won't pity fayose when the hit starts coming after 2018
Can therr be any heat greater than what he had experienced already.

PETER THE ROCK.
Politics$1bn Insurgency Fund: 16 Ekiti LG Chairmen Drag FG, 36 Govs To Court by IsThisChange(op): 8:37pm On Dec 19, 2017
in Ekiti state, on Tuesday, dragged the Federal Government and Governors of 36 states of the federation to court over the approval of $1billion from the Excess Crude Account to support the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East.


The plaintiffs, in the suit they filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, are seeking order of injunction restraining FG and the governors, their agents, servants, privies, representatives in interest, howsoever called, from giving effect to the appropriation and/ or approval of appropriation of the $1 billion or any other sum whatsoever, from the Excess Crude Account of the Federation, as contained in the decision made on December 15, 2017, unless and by means of statutory allocation by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.


They also urged the court to declare that the approval of the sum of $1billion by the 36 state governors to purportedly execute the constitutional duty of the Federal government, which has been sufficiently funded from the Federation Account, without their consent, was ultra vires, unlawful, null and void.

Aside the AGF and the 36 state governors, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission was also cited as a defendant in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1264/17, which the plaintiffs filed through their lawyer, Mr. Ola Olanikpekun, SAN.


The Ekiti LG Chairmen behind the suit are; Deji Ogunsakin (Ado LGA); Bola Alonge (Ikere LGA); Lanrewaju Omolase (Ekiti South West LGA); Dapo Olagunju (Irepodun/Ifeelodun LGA); Samuel Adeniyi (Ekiti East LGA); Olumide Falade (Ise/Orun LGA); Sade Akinrinmola (Gbonyin LGA); Tayo Ogundare (Oye LGA); Chief Ayodeji Arogbodo (Ido/Osi LGA) and Taiwo Oguntuase (Emure LGA).


As well as Kolawole Omotunde (Ekiti West LGA); Bolaji Jeje (Efon LGA); Adesola Adeyanju (Ikole LGA); Ganiyu Bakare (Ilejemele LGA); Adeniyi Adebayo (Moba LGA) and Abiodun Dada (Ijero LGA).

They plaintiffs are seeking for an order declaring that in the discharge of its constitutional duty to safeguard the security and territorial integrity of Nigeria, FG must be funded in accordance with its Appropriation Act and by means of due accruals from the Federation account only.

The plaintiffs are seeking a declaration that they are entitled to full share of all revenue accrued and accruable to the Federation Account and the Federation Excess Crude Account or any other Account whatsoever operated by and for the Federation of Nigeria, including the sum of $1,000,000,000 (which was purportedly approved for the expenditure of the Federal Government by the 1st-37th defendants at the 83rd, National Economic Council meeting of December 15, 2017, in accordance with section 162 of the 1999 constitution and the provisions of Allocation of Revenue (Federation Account) Act.

As well as, “A declaration that the 1st -37 defendants’ appropriation and /or approval of appropriation of the sum of $1billion (One billion United States Dollars) from the Excess Crude Account of the federation made at the National Economic Council meeting of December 12, 2017 without regard to the consent of the 38th defendant (the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission), the plaintiffs (integral part of the Local Governments of the Federation of Nigeria) and the due appropriation of the various States’ Houses of Assembly, is unconstitutional, unlawful, ultra vires, null, void ab initio and of no effect whatsoever.

The want the court to among other things, determine, “Whether by the provisions of sections 153 (1) (h), 162 and paragraph 18, part 1 of the third schedule to the 1999 constitution, the 1st -37th defendants can lawfully appropriate and or approve the appropriation of funds in the excess crude account of the federation of Nigeria, without affecting, reducing or obliterating the plaintiffs’ lawful share of proceeds from the federation accounts.

According to them, if answer to the question is in the affirmative, the court should further determine; “Whether the 2nd defendant can lawfully appropriate and /or approve the appropriation of funds in the excess crude account of the federation of Nigeria, without the consent and /or consultation of the plaintiffs.

Likewise, “Whether in the discharge of the federal government’s constitutional duty of safeguarding the security and territorial integrity of Nigeria, (as mandated by section 217 of the 1999 constitution, the Federal government can lawfully resort to funding other than by means of its Appropriation Act”.

Meantime the case is yet to be assigned to any judge for hearing



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/1bn-insurgency-fund-16-ekiti-lg-chairmen-drag-fg-36-govs-court/amp/

PoliticsNigerian Govt Says Controversial $1 Billion Not Only For Boko Haram War by IsThisChange(op): 7:38pm On Dec 19, 2017
Nigerian govt says controversial $1 billion not only for Boko Haram war


The Buhari administration on Tuesday said the $1 billion Excess Crude Account fund would be used for more than the fight against Boko Haram.
The planned expenditure was made public by Abdulaziz Yari, the chairman of Governors Forum, who said all the state governors had agreed to release the money to the federal government.

Mr. Yari said although President Buhari and several administration officials, including military chiefs, had proclaimed victory in the eight-year long battle against insurgency, a substantial amount of budget was still required to tackle pockets of terrorists around the northeast.


But Governor Ayo Fayose swiftly opposed any withdrawal from excess crude account to fight Boko Haram.
While acknowledging the viciousness and urgency of the dreaded sect, Mr. Fayose said the ECA had already been overdrawn with barely $2 billion left in it.

He also argued that other states across the country require attention for economic situations that are nearly as severe as those afflicting the people of northeast.

Mr. Fayose also said the timing and the circumstances surrounding the $1 billion indicate that Mr. Buhari intended to warehouse it for his reelection bid in 2019, saying he was never a part of the discussion to earmark it.
The planned withdrawal has also been a subject of political bickering between the ruling All Progressives Congress and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

While the opposition party alleged attempted fraud on the part of the administration, the ruling party said all governors, including 11 from PDP, approved the fund.

Providing further explanation about the controversial $1 billion on Tuesday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the money was not meant for Boko Haram war alone.
“It was on account of the security summit that the governors at the Governors’ Forum subsequently decided that they would vote a certain sum of money, which has become somewhat controversial, the $1bn, to assist the security architecture of the country.
“It was to assist all of the issues in the states, including policing in the states, community policing, all of the different security challenges that we have,” Mr. Osinbajo said at the ongoing retreat of secretaries to the government at state and federal levels in Abuja.

This is the first time the administration would be explaining that the money is not intended for anti-Boko Haram efforts alone.


https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/252953-nigerian-govt-backtracks-says-controversial-1-billion-not-only-for-boko-haram-war.html

PoliticsMetuh: Testifying Will Expose Me To Criminal Trial – Jonathan by IsThisChange(op): 7:34am On Nov 01, 2017
An application filed by former President Goodluck Jonathan before the Federal High Court in Abuja has revealed further reasons why he wants to be excused from appearing as a witness in defence of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh.

Metuh is standing trial on charges involving, among others, the N400m he (Metuh) received from the Office of the National Security Adviser in 2014.

The former President in his motion challenging the subpoena issued on him, stated that with “with several attempts by some persons in the current dispensation, to harass, intimidate and rubbish” his reputation and that of his wife, the witness summon issued on him upon Metuh’s request was a ploy to drag his name in the mud.


He also argued in the motion filed on his behalf by his lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), on Monday, that his testimony being sought in Metuh’s trial, would not only amount to an invasion of his right to privacy, it would also expose him to a criminal charge, penalty or forfeiture.


He recalled that there had been attempts to seize the properties and bank accounts of his wife, Patience, her relatives and her pet non-governmental organisation.

These are contained in an affidavit, filed in support of the motion filed on behalf of Jonathan by Ozekhome on Monday, seeking an order to set aside the subpoena ordering him to appear in court as Metuh’s witness.

As an alternative prayer, the motion sought an order directing Metuh to deposit with the court for Jonathan, the sum of N1bn to cover travelling expenses for himself and his security personnel from his home town, Otuoke in Bayelsa State, to Abuja.

A litigation secretary in Ozekhome’s law firm, Mr. Usman Salihu, who deposed to the affidavit filed in support of the motion, said he spoke with Jonathan through a phone call in the presence of the lead counsel, Ozekhome, at about 10am on October 29 (Sunday).


Salihu stated in the affidavit that although Jonathan had not been served with the subpoena, he but had read about it in the media.

He stated that Jonathan was shocked on learning of the witness summon issued against him at Metuh’s behest.

He also denied knowing anything about the charges preferred against Metuh by the EFCC.

Salihu stated, “That he (Jonathan) has read in the media of a witness summons issued by this honourable court requiring him to come. before the court for the purpose of testifying before the court, in charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/05/2016.

“That there have been several attempts by some persons in the current dispensation to harass, intimidate and rubbish his reputation and that of his wife.

“That several attempts have been made to attach or seize the accounts and properties of his wife, her relatives and her pet, NGO. Most of the cases filed for and against such moves are currently pending before various courts across Nigeria.


“That when he read about the summons issued on him at the behest of the 2nd respondent, Olisa Metuh, he was shocked as he verily believes strongly that it forms part of the ploy to drag his name into the mire.

“That he knows nothing pertaining to the seven counts for which Olisa Metuh, the first defendant in the charge is standing trial and consequently, has absolutely nothing to say as a witness before the court in respect thereof.

“That he verily believes that the evidence sought to be obtained from him will amount to an invasion of his personal right to privacy and family life, as guaranteed by the Nigerian constitution.

“That he verily believes that the evidence sought from him, is likely to expose him to a criminal charge, penalty or forfeiture.”

He further argued that the subpoena was vague and applied for and obtained on frivolous grounds.

Salihu added that the subpoena was obtained in bad faith as it was meant to embarrass the person of the applicant.

He argued that Metuh was not a personal aide or an appointee of the applicant herein and so could not have dealt with the President directly under any circumstance to warrant the invitation of the applicant to testify in the charge.

Salihu also submitted that there was no nexus between the applicant and Metuh and the charge for which Metuh was standing trial.

He also said he knew nothing about the charges preferred against Metuh.

At the Tuesday’s proceedings, Metuh’s lawyer, Mr. Emeka Etiaba (SAN), told Justice Okon Abang that his client’s request to call Jonathan as witness had been “misconstrued outside this court.”

He said pained by it, his client would sit with the legal team to review the motion filed by Ozekhome on behalf of Jonathan in order to take a position on it.

He said, “Efforts by the first defendant (Metuh) to avail himself of necessary evidence in his trial has been misconstrued outside this court and the first defendant feels very pained because of the dangerous insinuation that has been ascribed to his decision to call evidence that will help him to go through this phase of his life.

“May I finally submit that the first defendant will go through the application with us and take a decision on what to go with Ozekhome’s motion.”

Meanwhile, the trial judge, Justice Okon Abang, on Tuesday, fixed Wednesday (today) for the hearing of Jonathan’s motion.

The judge also fixed Wednesday for the hearing of a motion by Dasuki.

Dasuki’s lawyer, Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN), told the judge on Tuesday that his client’s motion for “an adjournment of the proceedings relating to the subpoena issued on him pending the determination of the motion filed before the Court of Appeal praying the stay execution of the said subpoena.”

But the judge said the outcome of his ruling on Dasuki’s application would determine whether or not to deliver a ruling on Jonathan’s motion.

He explained that if Dasuki’s motion succeeded, it implied that the matter would be adjourned as requested by the ex-NSA, and if it failed, the court would go ahead to deliver the ruling on Jonathan’s motion.

Although, he ordered the Department of State Services to produce in court on Wednesday, Justice Abang directed that the outcome of the ruling on the ex-NSA’s motion would determine if the detainee would testify during the proceedings.

But the judge declined an oral application by the counsel for Metuh’s co-defendant, Destra Investments Limited, Tochukwu Onwugbufor (SAN), requesting an order of arrest of the Director General of the DSS, Mr. Lawal Daura, for failing to produce Dasuki in court on Wednesday.

After hearing the lawyers’ submission in the case, Justice Abang held that it could not be established that Daura had flouted the court order directing him to produce Dasuki in court.

“I cannot come to a conclusion that the Director General of DSS has flouted the court order to produce Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.),” he ruled.

He insisted that the issue of Dasuki’s production should be handled administratively between the DSS and the EFCC.

He added, “I will give further opportunity to the DG of DSS to produce Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) in court.”

With respect to Jonathan, the judge noted that since Jonathan had yet to be personally served with the witness summon, the option left was to serve him through substituted means as provided for in the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

The judge, however, said if Metuh was interested in bringing Jonathan to court, he (Metuh) who was the one who requested the ex-President “ought to know what to do.”

But Ozekhome, after he was granted permission to speak on the Dasuki issue, despite the objection of prosecuting and defence lawyers on record in the case, supported the call for Daura’s arrest, contending that the failure of the DSS to produce the ex-NSA in court on Tuesday, amounted to taking the court for a ride.

Justice Abang had on October 25, given the court bailiff five days to effect personal service of the subpoena on Jonathan and also directed the prosecuting counsel, Mr. Sylvanus Tahir, to persuade the management of the EFCC to liaise with the DSS to produce Dasuki in court on Tuesday (today).

At the resumed hearing of the case on Tuesday, the court asked the prosecuting counsel about the situation of things.

In response, Tahir narrated the EFCC’s efforts in complying with the court order, directing the EFCC to liaise with the DSS.

Tahir added that he had taken further steps to speak with the Legal Adviser of the DSS.

Tahir said the DSS’ Legal Adviser informed him that Dasuki refused to be brought to court on the advice of his (Dasuki’s) counsel.

In response, Metuh’s lawyer, Etiaba, urged the court to disregard Tahir’s submission as it was not admissible because it amounted to hearsay and was not backed by any affidavit stating the facts.

But counsel representing Metuh’s firm, Destra Investments Limited and the second defendant, Chief Tochukwu Onwugbufor (SAN), urged the court to order Daura’s arrest.

While also arguing that Tahir’s submission was inadmissible, Onwugbufor maintained that it was inconceivable that Dasuki could be more powerful than the DSS that was detaining him.

He argued that the DSS’ conduct by failing to produce Dasuki in court was an act of disrespect to the court.

Onwugbufor thereby urged the court “to apply the consequences provided by the law.”

He said, “I do not think it lies in the mouth of the DSS to say that he (Dasuki) refused to comply with the order of the court.”

He asked the court to apply the provisions of section 244 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act by ordering Lawal’s arrest.

He said, “This is more contemptuous that the DSS fails to appear before the court to explain the situations in their environment.

“My lord this is unacceptable.

“If they have an atom of respect for the court, they would appear before your lordship this morning and I refer your lordship to section 244 of ACJA.

“Your lordship has the power to issue an arrest warrant against DSS,” adding that “your lordship will now issue a warrant of arrest against the Director General of DSS in person.”

When asked if the court could order Lawal’s arrest when the name of the DSS’ DG was not specifically mentioned in the order directing that Dasuki be produced in court, Onwugbufor said, “I agree that his name is not mentioned but it has legal consequences and connotation.”

https://www.punchng.com/metuh-testifying-will-expose-me-to-criminal-trial-jonathan

HealthHealth Workers Suspend Nationwide Strike by IsThisChange(op): 9:20pm On Sep 30, 2017
The Joint Health Sector Union has suspended its industrial action in principle.

The suspension follows a conciliation meeting between its leadership and representatives of the Federal Government in Abuja today.

Consequently, the union has asked its members across the country to resume work on Wednesday next week after a meeting of its executive members to ratify the decision on Tuesday.

https://www.channelstv.com/2017/09/30/breaking-johesu-suspends-nationwide-strike/

PoliticsSenate Recall: Dino Melaye Becomes Prayer Warrior by IsThisChange(op): 6:28am On Sep 23, 2017
The latest updates on the INEC tome-table and court odering INEC to continue to dino recall.

The Senator have resulted into praying fpr God's intervention.

In his prayer "God I dont know How you are going to do it, But I trust you"

Hmmmm


True to the Wise saying that "Igbe Isoro la ma n sun mo Oluwa"


Will God save Dino Melaye or Not, time will tell

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZW_e-GgbqC/?hl=en

PoliticsRe: BREAKING: APGA Faithfuls Storm Ifeanyi Ubah Residence In Solidarity After His Su by IsThisChange(op): 6:30pm On Sep 21, 2017
This is Nna me hoo

PoliticsBREAKING: APGA Faithfuls Storm Ifeanyi Ubah Residence In Solidarity After His Su by IsThisChange(op): 6:12pm On Sep 21, 2017
BREAKING: APGA Faithfuls Storm Ifeanyi Ubah Residence In Solidarity After His Suspension From PDP.

Information reaching Anambrablog from an online facebook user, Nchekwube Anthony, has it that Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah country home at Nnewi was blocked from leaving his residence by APGA Stalwarts and party faithfuls majorly from his constituent.

They were seen chanting songs and declaring their unwavering love and support for in the face of his recent suspension from PDP.

This group insist that Dr Ubah must join APGA before they will disperse.

AnambraBlog will keep you updates as more details unfold.


http://www.anambrablog.ng/2017/09/breaking-news-apga-faithfuls-storm.html?m=1

PoliticsRe: Type Of Senator Im Nigeria Red-chamber by IsThisChange(op): 2:14pm On Sep 21, 2017
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PoliticsType Of Senator Im Nigeria Red-chamber by IsThisChange(op): 2:10pm On Sep 21, 2017
They we're sent to represent the people, some do as sent, while others on different asaignment.

Below is for your observation

PoliticsCreate Special Courts For Corruption, Financial Crimes, CJN Orders Cjs by IsThisChange(op): 1:23am On Sep 19, 2017
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday directed heads of various courts in the country to create special courts for corruption cases in order to ensure speedy determination of such cases.

Onnoghen spoke at the special court session held at the Supreme Court in Abuja to mark the commencement of the new 2017/2018 legal year.

Also speaking at the event, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN); representative of the Body of SANs, Chief Onomigbo Okpoko, and the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN), restated the supremacy of national security over individual human rights and freedom.

The trio spoke in the light of the recent activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra in Abia State and other parts of the South-East geopolitical zone, necessitating the launching of Operation Python Dance by the military in the region.


In his remarks, the CJN said to tackle the delay in the hearing and determination of corruption and financial crime cases, heads of court had been directed to compile the details of their courts’ corruption cases and forward same to the National Judicial Council for the purpose of monitoring the progress of such cases by a committee to be constituted by the NJC.

He said, “Although the Administration of Criminal Justice Act contains many commendable provisions aimed at speeding up the process of criminal prosecution generally, it is clear that we still need to employ more strategies to support and strengthen this law in fast-tracking the criminal justice system.

“In this regard, we have directed all Heads of Courts to compile and forward to the National Judicial Council, comprehensive lists of all corruption and financial crime cases being handled by their various courts.

“They have been directed to designate in their various jurisdictions, one or more courts, depending on the volume of such cases, as Special Courts solely for the purpose of hearing and speedily determining corruption and financial crime cases.


“Where such cases come on appeal, to either the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, special dates on each week shall be fixed solely for hearing and determining such appeals.

“In order for the NJC to monitor and effectively enforce the foregoing policy, an Anti-Corruption Cases Trial Monitoring Committee will be constituted at the next council meeting.

“This committee would be saddled with, among other things, the responsibility of ensuring that both trial and appellate courts handling corruption and financial crime cases key into and abide by our renewed efforts at ridding our country of the cankerworm.”

Justice Onnoghen said 18 identified cases involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission were to be given priority by the Supreme Court in the new legal year.

During the event, the CJN also swore in 29 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria, who he warned never to abuse their new rank, or risked losing the rank.


The new SANs included a Lagos lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo, and the Alliance for Democracy’s candidate in the last governorship election in Ondo State, and a former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olusola Oke.

Also, a brother to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Akinlolu Osinbajo, who is a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State; a former Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Prof. Adebambo Adewepo, and the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Prof. Adedeji Adekunle, were also among the new SANs.

They also included Chibuike Nwokeukwu, Johnnie Egwuonwu, Bert Igwilo, Sylvester Enema, Ikenna Egbuna and Wilcox Aberton.

Others included, Michael Alliyu, Francis Egele, Nasser Dangiri, Emeka Okpoko, Sani Garun-Gabbas, Abdul Ibrahim, John Odubela, Gboyega Oyewole and Joshua Musa.

They also included Ibrahim Mohammed, Ekemejero Ohwovorile,Oyetola Oshobi, Sulaiman Usman, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, Chiesonu Okpoko and Kamaldeen Ajibade.

The rest were Professors Enefiok Essien, and Sadiq Shikyl.

The CJN told the new SANs, “I must remind you that being a privilege, it can, and shall be withdrawn if abused.

“The privilege you are conferred with today is not intended as a weapon of intimidation or licence for rudeness and arrogance.”

On dilatory tactics employed by lawyers to frustrate cases, the CJN said, “Members of the Bar are, therefore, enjoined to shun all tactics and ploys, which constitute clogs in the seemingly slow-winding wheels of justice so that they do not come to a grinding halt.”

He said heads of various courts, including the Supreme Court as well as the Supreme Court had been directed to “clamp down” on both prosecution and defence lawyers who tried to stall criminal cases.

By the CJN’s directive, heads of court are now to report such cases to the NJC which would in turn, report it to the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, in the case of Senior Advocates, and the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee in the case of other legal practitioners.

He also said he had issued a directive “which should extend to other courts, that lawyers appearing in the Supreme Court should not be more than five for each party, including the lead counsel” in order to avoid waste of time and space in the courtroom.

The NBA President also condemned “in very strong terms, activities of IPOB in so far as they go beyond peaceful agitations.”

But while acknowledging that the military had the duty to quell external and internal threats from all quarters, Mahmoud said, “We however urge that all such efforts must be in total compliance with the law and in accordance with the due process.”

Speaking on behalf of the Body of SANs, Okpoko expressed concern that “on daily basis, groups of violent and armed citizens are attracting followership and are begging to wear the appearance of role models to our young children.

https://www.punchng.com/create-special-courts-for-corruption-financial-crimes-cjn-orders-cjs/amp/

PoliticsRe: APDA Leadership Tussle: Court Set To Deliver Judgement Today September 8 by IsThisChange(op): 3:07pm On Sep 08, 2017
chinoxstock:
One of these three things would happen.


*TonyeBarcanista dumps ADPA declares support for APGA. undecided

* Barcanista begs BIAFRAns. Declares support for IPOB. grin

*Tonye commits suicide. Suicide note reads "Nigeria don taya me". tongue
Hahahahhaa. Why naaaa

Mind your speech :YOU ARE CROSSING THE NATIONAL REDLINE
PoliticsRe: APDA Leadership Tussle: Court Set To Deliver Judgement Today September 8 by IsThisChange(op): 10:15am On Sep 08, 2017
Lalasticlala this party is too young for this crisis naaa
PoliticsAPDA Leadership Tussle: Court Set To Deliver Judgement Today September 8 by IsThisChange(op): 10:14am On Sep 08, 2017
Justice Yusuf Halilu of an Abuja high court has adjourned to September 8, 2017 for judgment in the suit asking the court to stop the former interim national chairman of advanced peoples democratic alliance, Mohammed Kabir Shitu and the former interim national secretary, Emeka Okengwu from parading themselves as officers of the party.

At the hearing on Tuesday counsel for APDA, Ayo Ogundele asked the court to grant the request as contained in the originating summons.

He argued that the plaintiff complied fully with sections 85.3 of the electoral act, and emphasized that the intervention of the court was necessary to save the newly created party from collapse.


Counsel for the defendants urged the court to dismiss the suit on the grounds that the plaintiff failed to comply with sections 48.

The advanced people democratic alliance had instituted an action before the court seeking an order to restrain Mohammed Kabir Shitu and Emeka Okengwu from parading themselves as national chairman and national secretary of APDA

APDA is also asking for an order directing them to handover the national secretariat, the original certificate of registration and other documents to enable the party prepare for the Anambra state governorship election

The action was filed with the background that the tenure of the interim officers lapsed on June 14 2017 and new officers have since emerged.


https://ngnewsonline.com/index.php/2017/09/07/court-to-deliver-judgement-on-apda-leadership-tussle-on-september-8-2017/

PoliticsRe: APDA leadership Crisis: Abuja Court Hears Motion On Genuine Executive Of APDA by IsThisChange(op): 9:03am On Aug 28, 2017
Lalasticlala

So APDA don start them own leadership court palaba
PoliticsAPDA leadership Crisis: Abuja Court Hears Motion On Genuine Executive Of APDA by IsThisChange(op): 8:58am On Aug 28, 2017
An Abuja High Court will today hear a motion on an application for interlocutory injunction to restrain Mohammed Shittu and Emeka Okengwu from further parading themselves as national officers of the newly registered Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance, APDA.

The motion was sequel to a court action instituted by the party in suit number CV/2691/2017 to restrain the duo of Shittu and Okengwu from representing themselves as Interim National Chairman and Interim National Secretary of the newly registered party.

The motion, which is to be heard by Justice Y. Halilu follows the application by the Mainasara Illo-led new National Working Committee, NWC, that the term of office of the interim national executive lapsed on June 16, 2017 after their initial appointments as interim national officers of the party.

APDA was floated as an option by some leading members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the heat of the internal crisis between the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led mainstream and the group led by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

Besides the restraining order, the party is asking the duo of Shittu and Okengwu to handover the original of party documents, including registration certificates, party funds and the national secretariat to the new executive, which has Illo as national chairman and Mr. Ide Eguabor as National Publicity Secretary.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/abuja-court-hears-motion-genuine-executive-apda/

PoliticsWelcome Back Mr President: NCBSG Advert? by IsThisChange(op): 5:12pm On Aug 21, 2017
Earlier this morning i saw this advert on Punch newspaper and i ask myself this country is in trouble.

The said adverts is sponsored by A group called

NATIONAL COMMITTE OF BUHARI SUPPORT GROUP

The inscriptions read thus

"For the First Time You have set the Pace for food self-sufficiency"


I ask again for where is this.


Hmmmm

Nairalanders here we have it

Sarki, Myd44 NgeneUkwenu una dey see wetin i dey see so

PoliticsRe: Buhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 12:53am On Aug 20, 2017
NgeneUkwenu:
lalasticlala
Abeg help call lalasticlala hoo make him call Myd44 along
PoliticsRe: Buhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 7:51pm On Aug 19, 2017
MyMouth:
U never weak yet, u go "wike" join! You are a good writer no doubt but are a very poor political analyst! All your predictions are always wrong. Imagin where u would have been now if only u did not seek "protection" and remained in APC! The sky would have been ur limit by now! The gods of politics are truly angry with u!!
Are you still pained Tonyebarcanista leave APC
PoliticsRe: Buhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 7:50pm On Aug 19, 2017
Our Presido is back we now have the right presidency in aso rock
PoliticsRe: Buhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 7:33pm On Aug 19, 2017
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PoliticsRe: Buhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 7:32pm On Aug 19, 2017
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PoliticsRe: Buhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 7:29pm On Aug 19, 2017
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PoliticsRe: Buhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 6:57pm On Aug 19, 2017
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PoliticsBuhari Back To Continue Good Work, Leadership – APDA by IsThisChange(op): 6:56pm On Aug 19, 2017
Buhari back to continue good work, leadership – APDA

One of the newly registered political party, Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his return to the country from his medical vacation in London.

The National Chairman of the party, Malam Mohammed Shitu, said on Saturday in Abuja described the return of Buhari as heart cheering.

“We are happy that President Buhari is back to continue his good work and leadership.

“He is back to continue to deliver on the confidence that Nigerians has in his leadership and capacity,” Shitu said.

He said that the country still had confidence in the capacity of Buhari to lead the affairs of the country.

Shitu said that the APDA wished him full recovery, strength and divine health to lead the country to its promise land.

A Civil Society Organisation, Conscience Nigeria also congratulated Buhari on his recovery and return to Nigeria.

Mr Tosin Adeyanju, Executive Director, Conscience Nigeria, said the return of Buhari would further rejig and boost the morale of Nigerians.


Adeyanju said that it would further put to stop the rumour on the state of Buhari’s health since he travelled to London.

“There is so much apprehension in the land as regards the state of the president’s health, so his coming will clarify all uncertainty.

“His coming is a welcome development and we will continue to pray for him as the president of the country,” he said.

Adeyanju, however, advised the President to complete all pending appointments as soon as possible, for the country to move forward.

“We cannot continue without appointments being made in some board of government agencies.

“He needs to complete the boards appointments as well reshuffle his cabinet to bring in smart people that can add value to the government.

“I think these should be the things on the front burner as he returns to the office.”

Buhari left for London since May 7 where he has been receiving medical attention.

https://www.punchng.com/buhari-back-to-continue-good-work-leadership-apda/

PoliticsRe: Pdp Non-elective Convention Updates by IsThisChange(op): 3:40pm On Aug 12, 2017
Convention Resolution

At the 2017 Special National Convention, in Eagle Square Abuja, on Saturday August 12, 2017, The PDP resolved as follows:

1. Affirmed the decision of the NCC that desolved the Anambra state Excos and setting up a Caretaker Conmittees at all levels.

2. Extended the tenure of the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi led National Caretaker Committee by 4 months.

3. Desolved the Excos in Adamawa, Borno, Kebbi, Kwara, osun, Lagos and Ogun states and setup of a Caretaker Committees.

4. Confirmed and ratified all the concluded congresses at the zone and state levels.

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PoliticsRe: Pdp Non-elective Convention Updates by IsThisChange(op): 3:35pm On Aug 12, 2017
The entrance of PDP caretakr chairman and Jonathan

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