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Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Ojotu1(op): 12:43pm On Aug 25, 2023

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has welcomed the striking out of the purported petition against his election by the Action Alliance (AA) at the National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.

Recall that on Tuesday, the tribunal also delivered a remarkable judgement on the petition filed by the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Frank Chinasa in the February 25, 2023 elections for Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in Kalu's favour.

The three man tribunal headed by the Chairman, Justice Samson Paul Gang also denied Chinasa's prayers to declare Kalu unqualified for the elections over an alleged inconsistency in his name.

The tribunal ruled that Kalu's followed due process to validate his name, saying the petition was unnecessary.

Also, in quick succession, the court on Thursday struck out the petition filed by AA against Kalu.

Recall that Igbokwe recently distanced himself from the suit, said he never filed or authoritized anyone to initiate any legal action against Kalu.

The AA candidate further said he was impersonated and subsequently petitioned the police and the department of state service over the matter.

In a phone call to the office of the deputy speaker shortly after the ruling, Igbokwe said he was happy the matter was dismissed.

He said: "I made a move and that's what I will call destiny move. When it is time for God to bless you or make you to know some things you don't know, because you must crawl before you walk, you must work with a leader that has vision. Rt. Hon. Benjamin has really done well for Bende people. So, I am happy that I noticed what happened on time and came out and said that I am not the one that filed that suit. I didn't even take him to court. So, I am surprised that such a thing happened there. We thank God. God had to use the lawyers and the lawyers to have a very good judgement today. That's why I am very happy".

Similarly, Igbokwe's lawyer in the case, Barrister Lawrence Ugochukwu Nwokocha said the court agreed with their position in the sense that his client didn't file any matter.

"The court agreed with our position in the sense that we did not authorize anybody to file any petition on behalf of Ifeanyi. He was present in court. The court in their ruling said they were satisfied with the proper identity of the person of Ifeanyi. In summary, the court granted our prayer to withdraw the suit and strike out and dismiss the petition entirely. So, for now, there is no case from AA or Ifeanyi Igbokwe as it were", Nwokocha said.

In his reaction contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Levinus Nwabughiogu, the deputy speaker welcomed the tribunal's ruling, saying he was impressed that Igbokwe took the decision to accept the verdict of the people at the polls, moreso, the fact that the candidate recognized that the action against him was borne out of mischief.

He saluted Igbokwe for his courage and thanked the Judiciary for granting his prayers to withdraw the matter.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/again-reps-deputy-speaker-kalu-wins-as-tribunals-strikes-out-aa-petition/amp/

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by OBTOREPA(m): 12:48pm On Aug 25, 2023

What do you expect from tribunal before

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Alchemy528: 12:54pm On Aug 25, 2023

Someone that said he Will continue from where buhari stopped what do you expect

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by greatiyk4u(m): 1:52pm On Aug 25, 2023

Enjoy your loot
Beside his people love him and voted him too

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by bestman09(m): 1:53pm On Aug 25, 2023

Kalu in the senate and Kalu in the house of Reps, both representing Bende constituency. Hope they are not siblings or is it a family affair?

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by FalseProphet1(m): 1:53pm On Aug 25, 2023

Wicked people camouflaging as friends have used Akpeta to kill her.

I see them dying soon.

This I have seen.

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by ronalmagic10(m): 1:54pm On Aug 25, 2023

Anyone expecting differently is mad in the head

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by ronalmagic10(m): 1:55pm On Aug 25, 2023

Loverett:
It seems Nigerians have lost hope in the judiciary

IPOB miscreants have lost hope not Nigerians. There's a big difference

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Kraspo(m): 1:55pm On Aug 25, 2023

Ben Kalu is sound in mind but I doubt if he has the wherewithal and courage to pursue the Igbo cause.

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Raskimonojendor: 1:55pm On Aug 25, 2023

Congrats to the APC deputy speaker.

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Emmexguy123: 1:55pm On Aug 25, 2023

I'm very disappointed in our judiciary system.

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by ronalmagic10(m): 1:56pm On Aug 25, 2023

Emmexguy123:
I'm very disappointed in our judiciary system.

Save your disappointment until they disqualify that pan.dora fraud. Your wailing never start

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Sheker: 1:56pm On Aug 25, 2023

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Horalphix: 1:56pm On Aug 25, 2023

Is there still hope in Judiciary?

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Raskimonojendor: 1:57pm On Aug 25, 2023

Horalphix:
Is there still hope in Judiciary?

Wetin happen to your eyes on the judiciary? cheesy

We told you all that the judiciary can't be intimidated by some headless mobs.

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by adioolayi(m): 1:57pm On Aug 25, 2023

The AA candidate was settled...

His party logos missing in the ballot is an excellent ground for the tribunal to cancel the election..

Deputy Speaker would have given himself quick brain and settle the AA candidate.

I remember a gubernatorial election petition of one Otegbeye against Late Abiola Ajimobi of OYO State.... Otegbeye's party logo was also missing on the ballot back then, Late Governor Ajimobi had to settle Otegbeye and some of his party members.

Politics of chop make I chop

Na so ... grin

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Skillsnigeria: 1:58pm On Aug 25, 2023

Okay

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Raskimonojendor: 1:59pm On Aug 25, 2023

adioolayi:
The AA candidate was settled

What about the LP?

Recall that on Tuesday, the tribunal also delivered a remarkable judgement on the petition filed by the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Frank Chinasa in the February 25, 2023 elections for Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in Kalu's favour.

Perhaps, he was settled too. cheesy

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by 9jatriot(m): 1:59pm On Aug 25, 2023

Shey una say "Hall Heyes on the tribunal..."

Make we continue to put all heyes on the tribunal or make we close am for now?

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Obaofaba: 1:59pm On Aug 25, 2023

Good!!!

Elections are won and lost on election day not in the court room.

Any election won in the court room is not credible.

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by VikingKing: 1:59pm On Aug 25, 2023

ronalmagic10:
Save your disappointment until they disqualify that pan.dora fraud. Your wailing never start

Allow people speak their minds and stop trying to trample on their opinion and stifle them.

For all we know, you're defending Ben Kalu today because he isn't contesting for President. The day he aspires to throw his hat in the ring you and your ilk will rain all kinds of insults on him and tag him "IPOB". Hypocrites

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by Idanno020: 2:01pm On Aug 25, 2023

Alright

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by adioolayi(m): 2:01pm On Aug 25, 2023

Raskimonojendor:
What about the LP?

Recall that on Tuesday, the tribunal also delivered a remarkable judgement on the petition filed by the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Frank Chinasa in the February 25, 2023 elections for Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in Kalu's favour.

Perhaps, he was settled too.

LP had no serious case...

That AA case was a solid one...his party logo was not on the ballot

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by MorolayoVictor(m): 2:01pm On Aug 25, 2023

Lucky him

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by obembet(f): 2:05pm On Aug 25, 2023

Congratulations to the winner.

VikingKing:
Allow people speak their minds and stop trying to trample on their opinion and stifle them.

For all we know, you're defending Ben Kalu today because he isn't contesting for President. The day he aspires to throw his hat in the ring you and your ilk will rain all kinds of insults on him and tag him "IPOB". Hypocrites

ronalmagic10:
Save your disappointment until they disqualify that pan.dora fraud. Your wailing never start

This is igbos matter... Let respect ourselves and mind our business

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by osuofia2(m): 2:08pm On Aug 25, 2023

The AA candidate de mad, small deputy speaker wey dem give SE he wan use bad belle deny them

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Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by ojsmscom(m): 2:09pm On Aug 25, 2023

WHO GOD HAS BLESSED

Re: Again, Tribunal Gives Deputy Speaker, Kalu Victory Over AA Candidate by spencekat(m): 2:25pm On Aug 25, 2023

bestman09:
Kalu in the senate and Kalu in the house of Reps, both representing Bende constituency. Hope they are not siblings or is it a family affair?

Not related.The deputy speaker is Sen.Kalu's political son.

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