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Even that Akwa ibom state university SUG president with 30 special advisers will beat Tinubu hands downs, if not for federal might he used to steal the mandate, he couldn’t even win his street, boudillon

Never4getU:
Obi wey dey third? U no ask at the time why Obi was excepting Tinubu during his own closure address!? Hypocrite

The urine dispenser called Bola is scared of peter obi

God pls deliver our darling country Nigeria from the hands of our politicians and our girls.

The way this two set off people are running recklessly may sink our darling nation.

Everywhere you turn, is our politicians stealing recklessly and our girls doing ashawo recklessly. Pls have mercy on our country!

seunmsg:
If Tinubu or Peter Obi is disqualified, the election will not be canceled. Disqualification of a candidate will not lead to cancellation of election. When a candidate is disqualified, the votes of the candidate are voided and a winner is declared from the remaining votes. Atiku will be declared the winner.

There are only two grounds for another election. 1, if the entire election is cancelled for substantial non-compliance with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. In that case, all the candidates will re-contest. Never going to happen.

2, If Tinubu’s victory is voided based on not getting 25% in FCT. In that case, there will be a second ballot between Tinubu and Atiku. Again, the court can’t grant this relief in Peter Obi’s petition because he will not benefit from the relief.

simplistic. If the Obi's claim is upheld in Benue and Rivers and election is declared inconclusive, Obi will qualify for rerun.

Should there be a rerun, Tinubu goes nowhere, like nowhere! Peter Obi must be on the ballot too.

Helinuescheckup:
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to justices of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PREPEC) in Abuja to exclude the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, and his party in the event of any rerun presidential election, claiming that only him and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, are constitutionally qualified to recontest.

Tinubu argued that if the justices void the February 25, 2023 presidential election, Obi and his party will not be qualified to recontest.But Obi urged the five-member panel of the PREPEC not to subvert the will of the people as expressed in the February 25 presidential election, stressing that they should sack Tinubu without further delay.


Tinubu faulted both Obi and LP for asking the court to cancel the election and compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh poll in which he (Tinubu), Shettima and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not participate.He argued that should the relief be granted, Obi and LP would not derive any benefit, having been constitutionally barred from contesting the rerun election.President Tinubu’s submissions were contained in his final written address in response to the petition of Obi and the LP challenging his declaration as president.The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, had on March 1, declared Tinubu the winner of the February 25 presidential election with 8,794,726 votes while Atiku and Obi reportedly scored 6,984,520 votes and 6,101,533 votes, respectively.


While citing alleged issues of substantial non-compliance with the electoral laws, corrupt practices, non-qualification amongst others, Obi and LP on one hand, as well as Atiku and PDP on the other hand, had in their petitions, asked the court to nullify the election.Both Obi and Atiku are laying claim to victory on the grounds that each of them scored a majority of lawful votes cast at the poll.Alternately, they urged the court to order for a re-run election to decide the authentic winner of the poll.


However, Tinubu in his final written address to the petition by Obi and LP, which was filed by his lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), submitted that the evidence tendered by the petitioners failed to prove claims of non-compliance and corruption capable of voiding his election.He, however, added that: “In the very unlikely event that the election of February 25, 2023 is voided, the only candidates constitutionally prescribed to contest any subsequent election shall be the 2nd respondent and the candidate of the PDP who came second, by scoring the next majority of votes in the highest number of states (19 states), to the 1st petitioner’s 16 states, and also coming second by plurality of votes, having scored 6,984,520, far and above 1st petitioner’s 6,101,533 votes.


“In effect, the petitioners have no locus standi to ask for relief 2, both constitutionally and legally; constitutionally, because he is barred from contesting; legally, because he has no benefit to derive from the said relief, assuming it is granted”, he said.Contending that the court cannot decree an order for a fresh election, outside the provisions of the constitution, Olanipekun who cited a plethora of authorities, said: “The law is settled that ‘a party prosecuting an action would (only) have locus standi where the reliefs claimed would confer some benefits on such a party.’”According to him, the only candidates constitutionally prescribed to contest any subsequent election shall be the 2nd respondent and the candidate of the PDP who came second, by scoring the next majority of votes in the highest number of states (19 states), to the 1st petitioner’s 16 states, and also coming second by plurality of votes, having scored 6,984,520, far and above 1st petitioner’s 6,101,533 votes.Citing Section 134(3) of the Constitution, Olanipekun submitted that, “the 1st petitioner is constitutionally barred from participating in any election, in the very unlikely event that the election of February 25, 2023 is voided”.


Section 134(3) provides thus: “In default of a candidate duly elected in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, there shall be a second election in accordance with subsection (4) of this section at which the only candidate shall be – (a) The candidate who scored the highest number of votes at any election held in accordance with the said subsection (2) of this section; and (b) One among the remaining candidates who has a majority of votes in the highest number of states, so however that where there are more than one candidate with majority of votes in the highest number of states, the candidate among them with the highest total of votes cast at the election shall be the second candidate for the election.”


Similarly, Olanipekun also faulted the petitioners’ prayers for the cancellation of the election and an order mandating INEC to conduct a fresh election, on the grounds that the petitioners did not suggest who the participants or candidates at the said election would be.“Most humbly, the court cannot decree an order for a fresh election, outside the provisions of the Constitution,” he said.The learned silk drew the attention of the court to the testimony of INEC’s sole witness, who observed that Obi’s name was nowhere in the party’s register (Exhibit RA18) before he became the presidential candidate.


He added: “In any event, the 1st petitioner has failed to comply with the law of the land, by first making himself a member of the 2nd petitioner, before proceeding to purportedly contest election and even file a petition.“We, again, refer to the un-contradicted evidence of the respondents’ sole witness, who observed that the name of the 1st petitioner is nowhere located in Exhibit RA18.

“Arising from the foregoing, is the fact that the petition is improperly constituted, and, as such, at the end of evidence/trial, it is clear that it does not vest jurisdiction in this honourable court to entertain it, and more particularly, to grant the reliefs sought.“The essence of all these is that in the absence of the PDP and its candidate, the NNPP and its candidate, the grounds of the petition, the paragraphs making allegations against the parties and any evidence extracted during trial become incompetent and inadmissible in the absence of those parties.”

Sack Tinubu Now, Obi Tells Court in Final Address

Meanwhile, Obi has urged the five-member panel of the election petition court not to subvert the will of the people as expressed in the February 25 presidential election.Obi, in his final written address in support of his petition, challenging the declaration of Senator Bola Tinubu as winner of the presidential poll, urged the panel to sack the president.He reminded the panel that its powers of adjudication as provided in the Nigerian Constitution was freely donated to them by the people, hence the need to uphold the confidence reposed in them by the people.Reacting, Obi and LP, in their final written address filed on their behalf by their lead counsel, Dr. Livy Uzoukwu (SAN), submitted that, Tinubu and Shettima’s defence was “devoid of any scintilla of merit”.

They urged the tribunal to hold that the petitioners’ case is meritorious and grant them their reliefs, which include the nullification of Tinubu’s election and declare them winner or in the alternative, order the conduct of a fresh election.They also argued that refusal of the panel to sack Tinubu over alleged breach of the Constitution is tantamount to dereliction of duty, adding that the judges should emulate the Supreme Court of Kenya, which in the interest of the people and democracy, nullified the election of President Uhuru Kenyatta on account of established corrupt practices.

“In conclusion, may we respectfully commend to your lordships the words on the marble of the Supreme Court in the case of Raila Odinga and Anor V Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Others (2017) KESC 31 (KLR) para, 399; when in nullifying the election that returned H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta as the winner of the Kenyan presidential election in 2017, ex-cathedra said; ‘13991 what of the argument that this court should not subvert the will of the people? This court is one of those to whom that sovereign power has been delegated under article 1(3)c) of the same constitution. All its powers, including that of invalidating a presidential election is not self-given nor forcefully taken, but is donated by the people of Kenya. To dishonestly exercise that delegated power and to close our eyes to constitutional violations would be a dereliction of duty and we refuse to accept the invitation to do so, however popular the invitation may seem.

“Therefore, however burdensome, let the majesty of the constitution reverberate across the lengths and breadths of our hills and mountains; let it serenade our households from the trees; let it sprout from our institutions learning; let it toll from our sanctums of prayer; and to those who bear the responsibility of leadership, let it be a constant irritant,'” Obi and LP told the panel

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/07/23/any-rerun-poll-should-be-between-atiku-and-i-tinubu-tells-co

Armaggedon:
simplistic. If the Obi's claim is upheld in Benue and Rivers and election is declared inconclusive, Obi will qualify for rerun.

He did not prove how he won Benue and Rivers with any figure.

Hehehe! Reality is setting for some demented fellas.

seunmsg:
There are only two grounds for another election.
1, if the entire election is cancelled for substantial non-compliance with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. In that case, all the candidates will re-contest. Never going to happen.

2, If Tinubu’s victory is voided based on not getting 25% in FCT. In that case, there will be a second ballot between Tinubu and Atiku.

Now I can confirm you must be delusional. No wonder you were shameless calling a serious criminal offense like drug running a civil matter.

A similar matter Abba Kyari is undergoing criminal prosecution for and the government of the day is struggling to shield him from going to face more disgrace in the US.

"...Put simply, Tinubu was alleged to be a bagman handling and laundering drug money. Tinubu claimed the funds belonged to Kafaru Tinubu and Alhaja Habibat Mogaji, even though, years later, he told The News magazine that all the money belonged to him(crooked criminal ). In the end, Tinubu forfeited $460,000 held in his name by Heritage Bank, where he and Akande had strong links. “Why did they return $1m?” Fani-Kayode asked.

The biggest lie, peddled by Keyamo and Fani-Kayode, is that the $460,000 forfeited by Tinubu was a tax.The cover sheet of the certified true copy of the settle ment, issued on August 10, 2022, explicitly states under “Nature of Suit” that it’s forfeiture under “Code 625: Drug related seizure of property 21 USC 881.” The two boxes under “Federal tax suits” were not ticked. So, the $460, 000 was not a tax but a drug-related forfeiture.

Tinubu’s surrogates and spin doctors say he wasn’t indicted or convicted. But no rational individual would forfeit $460,000 of his hard-earned money, especially when linked to drug trafficking, without fighting to clear his name.

By having a “drug related seizure of property” recorded against his name, Tinubu is seriously tainted as a presidential candidate, and would cause Nigeria huge embarrassment if he became president....

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/tinubu-as-president-buhari-must-really-hate-nigeria/amp/

“A person who has forfeited property on the basis of a crime cannot be entitled to indemnity. Forfeiture is a form of punishment. There is no indemnity in our criminal procedure,” the court further stated in a majority decision delivered. - Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

seunmsg:
Sensational headline as usual. Tinubu is not asking for any rerun whatsoever. He’s simply saying the request for cancellation made by Peter Obi cannot be because the petitioner will not be a beneficiary of such relief even if granted. So, what’s the purpose of granting a relief the petitioner will no benefit from? Below is what Wole Olanipekun stated in the address 👇



No matter the media sensationalism and twisting to report lies and falsehood, the petition will be decided on law and there will be no cancellation or rerun because there is no basis whatsoever for another election.

You are not the judge,the court would decide that

seunmsg:
He did not prove how he won Benue and Rivers with any figure.

He already submitted Inec true copies of Benue and Rivers and was admitted by the court.Which other proove does urchinns want again

seunmsg:
He did not prove how he won Benue and Rivers with any figure.

Only the judges are meant to determine that. Even if he loses, That is not my business. You sounded as if there is no legal pathway for a rerun that will include him.

Peter Obi vs Tinubu

Tinubu has nothing to be afraid of, his dream of being President has been fulfilled.

Deogratiasfx:
Power is retuning to the North if Obi is not on the Ballot.

A better nigeria is all we ask, how can you anticipate giving 8k to poor 149 million to legislatures and we think isn't the same failed handlers?

Lol

Armaggedon:
Only the judges are meant to determine that. Even if he loses, That is not my business. You sounded as if there is no legal pathway for a rerun that will include him.

Buddy, it’s the truth. He has no pathway whatsoever to be part of the second ballot.

HIGHESTPOPORI:
He already submitted Inec true copies of Benue and Rivers and was admitted by the court.Which other proove does urchinns want again

Lol. What is in the copies he submitted? What’s the figure? How did he win? The judges will not go and start collating result in documents dumped on the court. He must prove he won those states by stating the number of votes unlawfully taken away from his votes by INEC and then pray the court to add them back.

Racoon:
Now I can confirm you must be delusional. No wonder you were shameless calling a serious criminal offense like drug running a civil matter.

A similar matter Abba Kyari is undergoing criminal prosecution for and the government of the day is struggling to shield him from going to face more disgrace in the US.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/tinubu-as-president-buhari-must-really-hate-nigeria/amp/

“A person who has forfeited property on the basis of a crime cannot be entitled to indemnity. Forfeiture is a form of punishment. There is no indemnity in our criminal procedure,” the court further stated in a majority decision delivered. - Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

There is absolutely no sense in your comment. You quoted a comment I made about the grounds for another election and you started talking about drug case and forfeiture. How are they related? Are you that slow in real life?

seunmsg:
Buddy, it’s the truth. He has no pathway whatsoever to be part of the second ballot.

why then are you disturbed?

Armaggedon:
why then are you disturbed?

How am I disturbed?

seunmsg:
If Tinubu or Peter Obi is disqualified, the election will not be canceled. Disqualification of a candidate will not lead to cancellation of election. When a candidate is disqualified, the votes of the candidate are voided and a winner is declared from the remaining votes. Atiku will be declared the winner.

There are only two grounds for another election. 1, if the entire election is cancelled for substantial non-compliance with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. In that case, all the candidates will re-contest. Never going to happen.

2, If Tinubu’s victory is voided based on not getting 25% in FCT. In that case, there will be a second ballot between Tinubu and Atiku. Again, the court can’t grant this relief in Peter Obi’s petition because he will not benefit from the relief.

Peter Obi proved that he won more states. 14 plus FCT.

If Tinubu is not disqualified it will be between Tinubu and Obi. If Tinubu is disqualified which I think, it will be between Atiku and Obi.

seunmsg:
If Tinubu or Peter Obi is disqualified, the election will not be canceled. Disqualification of a candidate will not lead to cancellation of election. When a candidate is disqualified, the votes of the candidate are voided and a winner is declared from the remaining votes. Atiku will be declared the winner.

There are only two grounds for another election. 1, if the entire election is cancelled for substantial non-compliance with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. In that case, all the candidates will re-contest. Never going to happen.

2, If Tinubu’s victory is voided based on not getting 25% in FCT. In that case, there will be a second ballot between Tinubu and Atiku. Again, the court can’t grant this relief in Peter Obi’s petition because he will not benefit from the relief.

@bolded
We have heard you Mr Court

seunmsg:
How am I disturbed?

You are scared because Obi will mess Tinubu up in a 1v1 ballot.

You have moved from the petition will be thrown away to accepting that there will be a rerun. I am telling you that Tinubu will be disqualified. So if you manage to see a rerun just thank God.

Spy360:
Peter Obi proved that he won more states. 14 plus FCT.

If Tinubu is not disqualified it will be between Tinubu and Obi. If Tinubu is disqualified which I think, it will be between Atiku and Obi.

Did obi proved it with primary copies? You think tinubu will be disqualified with an expired passport or a worthless transcript? Use what you have up there

Strafudeen:
Atiku would defeat tinubu hands down

In a free and fair election Tinubu will beat Atiku hands down.

Spy360:
You are scared because Obi will mess Tinubu up in a 1v1 ballot.

You have moved from the petition will be thrown away to accepting that there will be a rerun. I am telling you that Tinubu will be disqualified. So if you manage to see a rerun just thank God.

I understand some of you have a problem with comprehension hence there is nothing I can do to help you. For clarity sake, there will be no rerun. I never said anywhere that there will be a rerun anywhere. Peter Obi’s petition will be dismissed in its entirety. It is you guys that have moved from shouting that you want your delusional mandate back to begging desperately for a second ballot that will never happen.

Spy360:
Peter Obi proved that he won more states. 14 plus FCT.

If Tinubu is not disqualified it will be between Tinubu and Obi. If Tinubu is disqualified which I think, it will be between Atiku and Obi.

Can you list the 14 states and the actual votes he’s claiming in those states?

Houseontherock1:
Tinubu will win Obi hands down in the event of a rerun. Besides, Obi can't contest as a LP candidate because his name is not even in their register.

BTW, how many articles will you people write from one closing address? You keep reading meaning to every line...una weldone.

However, if there's a rerun between Atiku and Tinubu, Atiku will win, no doubt... people will vote for a change; out of sentiment, based on current happenings. I just hope Tinubu gets his bearing before it comes to that

Stop deceiving yourself! On a free and fair election between Tinubu and Atiku, Tinubu will win with a landslide.
No reasonable voter will see Atiku as a good replacement for Tinubu. As how? On what basis should I vote for Atiku against Tinubu?
Both have past history of corrupt practice, both are old and not physically fit, Tinubu has good antecedent than Atiku.
Obi is the only candidate that stand the chance of beaten any incumbent in a free and fair election any day, any time.

Deogratiasfx:
BAT should know if Obi is not on the ballot, 80% of Obidents will vote for Atiku. I know his (BAT) supporters are known for suffering and smiling. So I don't expect them to change their minds.

God punish you and Atiku there

PrincessofDSS:
If this will be the case, then RIP to APC in advance

God forbid! Instead me to vote Atiku as an Obidient, I will personally canvas and vote for Tinubu.

Achobaisiochu:
In a free and fair election Tinubu will beat Atiku hands down.

How? Igbos would rather vote atiku than tinubu, sane for large chunks of South south, middle belt.

Even core north are offended at tinubu.

Beyond the yoruba vote, and a little of South south and kanuri vote, where will tinubu score high?

seunmsg:
He did not prove how he won Benue and Rivers with any figure.

So you aren't aware that real results of the presidential election of River state had been uploaded already with Peter Obi leading if you are not convinced please read this: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/593521-revealed-results-on-inec-portal-show-peter-obi-not-tinubu-won-in-rivers.html
Better still you can check the Irev and do the calculation even bbcnews reported the fraudulent rigging unleashed in River state.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/65163713.amp
Meanwhile I have not yet confirm that of Benue state