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Sonnobax15:

Nigeria politicians wan use their wuruwru pattern take drag almighty Britain enter mud with dem

Britain is already operating at PRO-Max

Why u no ask ur Ashawo all these questions. She is the one in position to update u.

I will advice u go back there to make enquiry from her or any of her colleague in that hotel.

danqujigy:
Hello and good evening to you all, it's been a while, how are you all? May Allah answer all our requests.

We wish u all the best. Remember me in ur list

Are u out of ur mind?
There is no governorship election in Anambra.
Only HoA.
Meanwhile Easterners are wise. They vote personalities not party

Get any anti-maleria combine it with cipro. Take it morning & night for 3days.
I think it will help.

They will change am for u. Ur case will be a case of burglar & trespassing

Why is LP not in the ballot?

Mylesgidi:
I don't know we're hussen24 get all this his fake informations...pls always authenticate before spreading pls I beg u

Sir, pls remove S before u crucify him.
It is information and not informations

Success1930:
Use pic or photo compressor.. Download the app first

Thanks. I notice is network that is causing it

Ndlea is asking of Jamb Registration number, Matriculation number, etc.
Are those information relevant?
A-list agency can't bulk applicants with such unnecessary info

Clear conscience fears no accusations. Tilimbu is guilty. QED

Success1930:
NDLEA site is working perfectly now. You can apply without stress..

Pls, how did u attached ur document?

Macbenb13:
Don't!!!

Put down ur reasons

Name checkers, how far

Na so efcc declared Yahaya Bello's wife wanted, pretending as if they dont know her whereabout while the woman is everywhere including efcc backyard.

FreeStuffsNG:
O ga o



There is equally an outstanding case at SC on his candidature.
check my signature for free stuffs!



On the questionable candidacy of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

AUTHOR:

Guest Author
MARCH 6, 2023 12:10 PM
BY ADESOJI OLUWO

The main issues that are currently trending amongst us lawyers include whether or not the Labour Party candidate is qualified to contest the forthcoming gubernatorial election and whether the questions of qualification of a candidate are both pre- and post-primaries issues.

This legal conundrum has suffered several commentaries from lawyers and political analysts. This intervention is to interrogate the legal issues involving the qualifications of candidates; compliance of the political party to the Electoral Act and its party constitution and guidelines in the nomination of candidates and presentation of forged/false documents to the INEC.

In answering questions of qualification of a candidate to contest election, we need to discuss the roles of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in monitoring political parties. It is the law under section 29 (3) of the Electoral Act that once INEC publishes the names of candidates nominated by the political parties in accordance with section 84 of the Electoral Act; such publication is presumed correct and authentic.

The doctrine of presumption of regularity and correctness ensure in favour of INEC under Section 168 of the Evidence Act. See the case of CPC V. INEC (2011) LPELR – 8257 (SC). However, given that the presumption is rebuttable, any aspirant who participated in the primaries of such political party who has reasonable grounds that information submitted by the candidate is false, may file a suit at the Federal High Court within time frame to challenge the candidature of such person. This is done at pre-election stage.

Moreso, a candidate or political party who participated in an election where a candidate of another political party was elected may question the result announced by INEC by way of a petition at the tribunal or court under Sections 133 and 134 of the Electoral Act, 2022. This is done at post-election stage.

The question that may follow is: what are the grounds upon which the conduct and/or outcome of an election may be questioned by an aggrieved party? Section 134 (1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides as follows: (1) An election may be questioned on any of the following grounds: (a) A person whose election is questioned was, at the time of the election, not qualified to contest the election; (b) The election was invalid by reason of corrupt practices and non-compliance with the provisions of this Act; or (c) The respondent was not duly elected by the majority of the lawful votes cast at the election.

For emphasis, any election petition presented outside the above grounds will be considered incompetent in law. See OGBORU V IBORI (2004) 7 NWLR (PT. 871) 192 @ 223-224.

Our focus is on non-qualification of a candidate to contest election as a ground for petition. It is trite that the return of a candidate as a winner of a given election can be questioned or challenged on the ground that he was at the time of the election not qualified to contest. As decided by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the legion of cases, qualification in this context refers exclusively to the qualification to contest an election under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended. This excludes other qualification criteria set by other enabling laws like the Electoral Act. It must relate exclusively to the constitutional grounds for disqualification.

The qualification criteria of a candidate for election to the office of Governor of a State are contained in Sections 177 and 182 of the 1999 Constitution. Where it is satisfactorily proven to the Tribunal or Court that the winner of an election is not qualified to contest, the implication is that the candidate who came second will be declared the winner.

By the provisions of Section 77 (2) & (3) of the Electoral Act 2022, every registered political party (Labour Party inclusive) shall maintain a register of its members in both hard and soft copy and that such a register shall be made available to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not later than 30 days before the date fixed for the party primaries, congress or convention.

It is clear from the provisions of Section 177 (1) (c) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, that a person shall be qualified for election to the office of Governor of a state if (c) he is a member of a political party …’

As at the time the register of members of Labour Party was submitted to the INEC, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Labour Party candidate for Lagos State was not a member of the LP. Indeed, he was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he obtained nomination form, attended screening to contest for PDP Gubernatorial ticket which was later won by Jandor.

On the 19th June, 2022, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour formally applied for deputy governor candidacy to the PDP flag bearer, Jandor, but his application was refused by the PDP Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate Screening Committee (DGSC) Abuja. In the committee’s words …”Gbadebo Rhodes- Vivour as the Lagos State Deputy Governorship candidate portends danger for the PDP due to the fact of presentation of conflicting information on oaths to the INEC in his previous Senatorial election and to the party which are potent grounds for disqualification as enshrined in Section 182 (1) (j) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended”

The Labour Party governorship primary election was conducted and Mr. Ifagbami Awamaridi emerged as its candidate. Having won the primaries, Mr. Awamaridi’s name and particulars were forwarded to the INEC by Labour Party. However, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour joined the party in July 2022 and on 10th August 2022 he was named LP candidate while Awamaridi’s name was wrongfully substituted. This case is currently in court (Supreme court) and if we all know the principality called Lagos APC godfather, this is landmine that must be avoided. Don’t be shocked when Supreme Court will announce that Labour Party has no candidate in Lagos base on the aforementioned.

From the foregoing, it is my candid opinion that by the community reading of provisions of constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended; the Electoral Act 2022 & INEC Guidelines and Party Constitution; votes for Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of Labour Party in Lagos State would become wasted votes as he is not qualified to contest this election. It’s not just enough to blindly ride on the wave created by Mr Peter Obi’s Feb. 25th Election and waste this golden opportunity of rescuing Lagos.

Let’s be wise and choose a better alternative with no constitutional land mines.

Oluwo, legal practitioner and notary public, writes from Ikeja

https://www.thecable.ng/on-the-questionable-candidacy-of-gbadebo-rhodes-vivour/amp

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Hmm!
Could it be rats or breeze blowing it from somewhere

ikibekingsleyoo:
I read business administration,can't find it for ICPC ,I don't know if I can put economics then .

Chose related course that is in the same faculty with ur course.

Courses under Business Admin are:
1) Accounting
2) Business Admin/Management
3) Marketing
4) Banking & Finance
If u see any of them there, u can ....

Yamiriflathead:
Someone else carried the baby for her and the foetus was made through artificial insemination of her eggs and a sperm donor from a sperm bank

Still confused. Is anything wrong with her womb?
She must have masturbated with a very big cucumber in order to release adequate eggs for the surrogacy

Yamiriflathead:
The child no get papa, na surrogate pikin with sperm donor
Bastard child

Hmm surrogate kwa?
Which one be surrogate?

I can't remember Ini Edo being married or giving birth.
Pls who is the father of the baby?

Softmirror:


GHANA THAT LAGOS STATE CAN BUY IT'S WHOLE ECONOMY MULTIPLE TIMES? WHAT IS EVEN THE NAME OF GHANA'S PRESIDENT SEF. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME?

Same Ghana that denied us world cup ticket

Reno's mouth smells like toilet!

Did he ride alone or with security & body guards?
The fear of structureless party is the beginning of Nigerian politics

Hussen24:
Sallsh is 37days from now...

That should be 3rd week of April. So after sallah should be between April-Dec

God saved u to meet a church & good woman. If not, the curse and disgrace u would have received will make to blame Buhari & Tilumbu

Hussen24:
After sallah inshaa Allah, it was scheduled immediately after election but because of Ramadan it was rescheduled. All arrangements are in place.

Pls when is Sallah & Ramadan coming? I mean the date.

Macbenb13:
Same here
No photo card stating successful

Do any one of the following, u will see it:
1) log out and log in again or
2) close the page and open it again or
3) refresh the page.

Sammy07:
Someone should answer him

He should call them via the phone number they used for contacting him for the interview.

He will introduce himself and ask them if the have concluded on the interview and also if the vacant position has been fixed.

Reno is irresponsible

Mubby4luv:
Start by building relationship with him since he lives in your area it won't be difficult. For example start going to say your prayers in the mosque he prays 😅.

If you already ve a good relationship with him, get to meet and congratulate him. Tell him you saw on the news so it won't be like you are stalking.
Then explain to him how excited you are because 'His appointment is a blessing on your part as you had applied for a Job with ICPC and you fear your chances are slim due to the multitude that are applying.. Goodluck, others can add

How can u build relationship with someone that is not ur class. He might have not noticed him for the first time. This is gona be difficult unless u know each other b4 or there is a common place u people can easily meet, such as place of worship

Is yahoo boys the only work for efcc?
Snake de cashout freely for naija!
Monkey de cashout freely for naija!
Politicians also de cashout freely but why yahoo boys?