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Bauchi Tribunal Promises To Conclude Assignment In 180 Days

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The Governorship, National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Bauchi State, on Monday, promised to conclude its assigned responsibilities within 180 days.

The Tribunal stated this during its inaugural sitting, assured that it would do everything possible to complete its assignment in accordance with the laws.

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Chairman of a three-man panel, however called on all Counsel to try as much as possible to avoid technicalities that could cause unnecessary delays.

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The Tribunal Chairman whom the Secretary, Mrs Afsat Kings refused to disclose his name assured that the Panel is prepared to hear and determine all the petitions brought before it within the time frame urging all the Counsel to cooperate with the Tribunal.

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He announced adjournment of sitting to next week Monday when hearing of the petitions would commence and urged all the Counsel to be time conscious.

Speaking to Journalists after the inaugural sitting, lead Counsel to All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate, former Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, Hakeem Afolabi SAN said that his team was prepared to pursue the petition to logical conclusion.

He assured that the petition would be argued within the time frame stipulated stressing that his team would cooperate with the Tribunal in the dispensation of justice.

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In his own remarks, one of the Counsel to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its gubernatorial candidate, Gov. Bala Mohammed, Barr. Ben Ogbuchi, assured that his legal team was ready to defend the case brought against his clients by the APC.

READ ALSO: JUST IN: Tribunal Dismisses Petition Challenging Tinubu’s Victory

“We are ready to defend the mandate massively given to Gov. Bala Mohammed as the Governor of Bauchi State by the people. As you can see, he was elected by the people of Bauchi State and we will strongly defend the people’s mandate.”

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“We are well prepared to respond to the petitions, we have nothing to fear because the mandate is given by the people of the state,” he said.

The Secretary of the Tribunal, Hafsat Kings refused to oblige Journalists covering the proceedings, names of the three-member Tribunal panel, saying that she was not mandated to do that in spite of pleadings by the Journalists.

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

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The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

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The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

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“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

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“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

 

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

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Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

READ ALSO: Enabulele Confident Of Team Edo’s Success At 2025 NYG

His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

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“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

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He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

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“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed. 

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“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.

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