Obi to tribunal: Though not convicted, Tinubu ineligible to be president over $460k forfeiture

Peter Obi, standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), has asked the presidential election petition tribunal to void the election of President Bola Tinubu.

Obi and his party had filed a joint petition in March challenging the outcome of the February 25 poll and asked the court to nullify Tinubu’s victory.

In their final written address dated July 20, the petitioners insisted that Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima were unqualified to contest the poll.

Obi and his party submitted that the forfeiture proceeding allegedly involving Tinubu in a US district court is sufficient to have him disqualified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Tinubu had said the $460,000 forfeiture was in a civil — not criminal — suit and since he was not convicted, he was eligible to contest the poll.
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However, the petitioners insisted that since the forfeiture followed an indictment for fraud, Tinubu ought not to have contested the election.

“It is submitted that the order of forfeiture made against the 2nd respondent by the US court…constitutes a fine, and it is in respect of an offence involving dishonest or fraud by a court,” the petitioners said.

“It is submitted that by the express meaning and intendment of Section 137 (1) (d) of the 1999 Constitution, a person who, even though not convicted, has forfeited property on account of criminal conduct should not aspire to or be allowed to occupy the exalted office of president of Nigeria.

“That is why the word “or” is used twice in section 137(1)(d) of the Constitution, meaning it carries a disjunctive meaning — to separate persons convicted from persons who, even though not sentenced, are affected by an order of a fine imposed by a Court – like the 2nd respondent in this petition.”

Obi and his party also maintained that Shettima was guilty of a double nomination.

They said Shettima was nominated as Tinubu’s vice-presidential candidate on July 14, 2022, while he was still the senatorial candidate for Borno central.

They averred that despite a letter of withdrawal dated July 6, 2022, Shettima “signed INEC senatorial election notice of withdrawal of candidate form EC11C on July 15, 2022”.

INEC GUIDELINES AND THE FCT 25% SAGA

Citing the failure to transmit results in real-time, the petitioners submitted that the election ran contrary to relevant provisions of the Electoral Act and INEC regulations.

“The pertinent question is, how can an election result that lacks transparency, violates specific rules and regulations, palpably compromised, not susceptible to verification by the admitted technological platform introduced as an innovation for a transparent process, and contravenes clear constitutional provisions, be rightly described as accurate and or authentic,” the petitioners asked.

They also insisted that since Tinubu failed to score 25 percent of the votes polled in the federal capital territory (FCT), he ought not to be returned as the winner of the poll.

“It is submitted that a purposive reading of Section 134(2), Section 299 and the remainder provisions give us the conclusion that obtaining 25 percent votes in the FCT is an additional stand-alone requirement for election into the office of the president or the FCT is only a state, together with Nigeria’s 36 states, where the winning candidate must have obtained, at least 25 percent in two-thirds of all states (37 states),” the petitioners said.

“A literal reading of Section 134(2) of the Constitution gives the interpretation that a winning candidate must have 25 percent of total votes cast in two third of the states in the federation and the FCT, meaning that a winning candidate must obtain 25 percent in 24 states and in the FCT.”

The petitioners prayed the court to uphold their arguments and grant all the reliefs sought.

https://www.thecable.ng/obi-to-tribunal-though-not-convicted-460k-forfeiture-makes-tinubu-ineligible-to-be-president

Peter obi you must overtake what you want believe

Tinubu is a criminal.

Mumu man he can't prove how TINUBU rig the election again

I saw this via the internet


penalty for knowingly and intentionally allowing one's bank accounts to be used to launder drug money can vary depending on the country and the specific circumstances of the case. However, in general, the penalties can be severe, including:

Imprisonment: In the United States, the maximum penalty for money laundering is 20 years in prison.
Fines: The maximum fine for money laundering in the United States is $500,000, or twice the value of the laundered funds.
Forfeiture: The government may seize any assets that were used to commit money laundering, or that were acquired with the proceeds of money laundering.
Civil penalties: The government may also impose civil penalties on individuals and businesses that engage in money laundering.
In addition to the criminal penalties, individuals who are convicted of money laundering may also face professional and social consequences. For example, they may be disbarred from practicing law or lose their jobs.

The penalties for money laundering are designed to deter people from engaging in this type of criminal activity. They also send a message that the government will not tolerate money laundering, and that those who are caught will be punished severely.

In the case of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the penalties that he could face for knowingly and intentionally allowing his bank accounts to be used to launder drug money would depend on the specific circumstances of the case. However, the penalties could be severe, including imprisonment, fines, and forfeiture.

Those who are hired to be defending Drug Daddy on social media, how much is their destiny? As for Tinubu, he will make history as the first illegitimate president to be sacked in Nigeria.

This news raises valid concerns about Bola Tinubu's eligibility to run for president. If he is associated with a $460k forfeiture, it reflects poorly on his integrity and ability to uphold the office of the president. It is crucial for elected officials to have a clean record and demonstrate transparency in financial matters. Such allegations cast doubt on Tinubu's suitability for the highest position in the country and must be thoroughly investigated and addressed before any decision on his candidacy is made.

When will all these front and back end?

Abeg!

Make them fine Obi and Atiku make we move on Jawe!

Okay

Mr Pandora Peter Obi aka Social media President aka him tu lie. stop deceiving yourself. You can never rule this country. We are going to embark on a search for your stolen manhood

BAT should go abeg nah
It's long overdue and should vacate seat ASAP!

We hope that this struggle will save us from the mouth of the Shark, that bites the prey.
Unfortunately, we are in the mouth of the python that swallows whole.

Nigeria should just embrace the worst and don't expect the best, unless we grab it by ourselves but I will not see it happening because of tribalism and religion.
NwaAmaikpe is missed dearly, I am a Stan.

If you want bitter kola no matter the quality send me messages.

Gregory nothing for you, wait for your time,if it eventually reach you seff.

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Obi to tribunal: Though not convicted, Tinubu ineligible to be president over $460k forfeiture
https://www.thecable.ng/obi-to-tribunal-though-not-convicted-460k-forfeiture-makes-tinubu-ineligible-to-be-president

a petty thief will always remain a petty thief

Labour Party Lawmakers didn't oppose the 70 billion request for the new lawmakers. Lol

Druggie will return that certificate.. and Yoruba no go cough

Walahi na small time remain

Their noise go end for online .. and ikeja .. in 1hr.

This thief is not fighting for mandate again!

Tinubu is going

fuckJones:
Labour Party Lawmakers didn't oppose the 70 billion request for the new lawmakers. Lol

For where ...you dey mind those little thieves

Dey play

I swear obi is daft,confirm dumbo,it has been cleared that it's a civil forfeiture and he has no criminal offence,obasanjo tried to nail tinubu with this issue but US embassy cleared him

If the court removes Tinubu today, the man will be happy. He has achieved his dream of becoming president like obj

Ofcourse na

Madam BAT no go wan gree at all

Why are these people wasting thier time