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Abia: APGA Governorship Candidate Rejects Appeal Court Judgement Validating Ikpeazu’s Election

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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance at the 2019 governorship election in Abia State , Alex Otti , has rejected the judgement by Owerri Division of the Court of Appeal which validated the electoral victory of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu .

Otti who is seeking the nullification of the election said that he was not satisfied with the judgment of the court .

The APGA governorship candidate in a statement issued by his media aide , Ferdinand Ekeoma, said he would pursue the matter to its logical conclusion.

The statement reads, “ On Saturday, the 17 th of November 2019 , a Governorship Appeal Court panel sitting in Owerri , Imo State , upheld the very controversial and questionable election of Dr . Okezie Ikpeazu as governor of Abia State .

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“ While the Abia atmosphere was expectedly enveloped by another round of sobriety , sadness and sorrow , as a result of the judgement , Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and his men were celebrating in far away Lagos where hundreds of government officials had been flown to , for the reception of yet another deceitful , but mercantilist award used to hoodwink a non – performing government .

“ For the Ikpeazus, their oppressive and clueless government got yet another judicial imprimatur to consolidate the maladministration that has caused horrendous devastation in Abia state .

“True to the same path of ignominy and half smartness like his uncultured and ill- mannered aides who have been abusing and insulting Alex Otti before and after the Appeal Court Judgement , Okezie Ikpeazu hilariously urged Dr . Alex Otti to “ Respect the Will of the People ” which according to him , the judgement represents .

“ The issue of Okezie Ikpeazu defeating Alex Otti is a fallacious , baseless and an amusing misconception of some moribund minds who ignorantly think that Otti can condescend to their level of nothingness by responding to their insults and mischievous distortions aimed at rewriting our history in a way Ikpeazu ’ s grand mediocrity and nationally acclaimed failure in governance would be hidden from intelligent minds .

“ As our team of eminent lawyers thoroughly study the judgement to determine our next line of lawful action , we urge millions of devastated Abians not to be dampened , but to remain strong , resolute and faithful , even as we strive to ensure that the entrenched culture of consistent transfer of barton of leadership mediocrity in Abia is halted and broken for the sake of our suffering people . ”

He insisted that the election that announced Ikepazu governor in February was “ controversial and questionable ”.

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Otti said that the governor had not done enough to uplift the sufferings of the people of the state and did not deserve a second term in office .

The APGA governorship candidate said that the appeal court judgment was greeted with sadness on the streets of Aba , Umuahia and other parts of the state .

He said that he was confident that APGA would get justice while his team of lawyers advises him on what next to do .

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Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako said the Minister noted that Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion which are essential for social cohesion and harmony.

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“He calls on Christians to imbibe these virtues as they are capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development in Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.

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“He further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.

“This, he said, is in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”

While wishing Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration, the Minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Tinubu led Administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity to all”, the statement added.

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PHOTOS: Tinubu, Governors Pay Last Respects At burial Of 17 Slain Soldiers

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The remains of 17 military personnel, comprising four officers, 13 soldiers, slain by some irate youths in Okuama community in Delta State during a peace mission on March 14, have arrived at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, for burial.

The bodies, which arrived at about 2:30 p.m., were conveyed by the FCT Ambulance Emergency Services and other vehicles.

In attendance are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.

The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, are also present.

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Governors Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and Abba Yusuf (Kano) also attended the ceremony.

President Bola Tinubu joined the solemn assembly at exactly 04:10p.m.

Family members and relatives of the deceased personnel, as well as those of other military officers, are also on ground to honour the fallen heroes.

Meanwhile, at the time of this report, the burial ceremony for the 17 military personnel was already underway.

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Abure Re-elected Labour Party National Chairman; NLC Kicks

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The embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Julius Abure has been re-elected for a second term by a unanimous affirmation of delegates despite the protests by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu declared him the winner during the party’s national convention that held in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Other serving officers of the party were also returned.

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Recall that the NLC had called for Abure’s resignation as party chairman and the immediate constitution of a caretaker transition committee to organize a legitimate and all-inclusive national convention for the party.

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Meanwhile, a factional chairman of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Mr Peter Okoye has boasted that the Nnewi national convention will not stand.

Describing the convention as a sham, Okoye said: “This is not a convention. We are on top of the matter. It’s purely illegal.

“There was no ward congress, no local government congress, no state congress, and now who and who are the elected the delegates that are electing the National Working Committee, NWC, members?

“The NLC was not there, TUC was not there, the owners of the party and members of the NEC and BOT members were not there too. So, who is holding the convention?”

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