Politics
Supreme Court Reserves Judgement For Taraba PDP Guber Tussle Till Feb 3rd
At last, a date for the Supreme Court to lay to rest the controversies surrounding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship tussle for Taraba State has been fixed.
The wrangling which is between an aggrieved guber aspirant, Professor Jerome Nyameh and the party’s governorship flag bearer, Kefas Agbu, as well as the Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), DAILY POST learned will be resolved on the 3rd of February 2023.
The case which was slated for hearing, Monday, at the Apex court led to the withdrawal of an appeal earlier filed by the former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Joseph Albasu, seeking to be joined in the appeal filed by Nyameh.
The lawyer to the former speaker reportedly withdrew his appeal as an interested party and the PDP did same.
Recall that the Appellate court sitting in Yola, Adamawa state, had earlier dismissed both Nyameh’s cases on the grounds of lack of merits.
Not comfortable with the appellate court’s decision, Nyameh, who believed that his case had merit, immediately proceeded to the Apex court, calling for the disqualification of the party’s governorship.
Two justices at the appellate court gave a majority judgement, affirming Agbu the candidate of PDP.
The judges, in their ruling, upheld the decision of the Federal High Court in Jalingo that it was a party affair and that the appeal court lacked jurisdiction to entertain it, ruling that Nyameh’s appeal lacked merit.
One of the judges, however, disagreed with the two other judges, ruling that Nyameh’s appeal had merit.
The judge who did not only order for fresh primaries, in his ruling, also ordered that Agbu be excluded from participating in the fresh primaries.
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Kicking against the majority judgement, Nyameh challenged the ruling at the court, relying on the minority judgement of the appellate court which held that “Agbu and PDP clearly violated their constitution and guidelines.”
At the time of filing this report, the chieftains of the party and the supporters of the two major actors declined to speak on the new development saying, “we will only comment after the ruling which has been slated for the 3rd of February this year.”
Politics
2027: Wike Refuses To Confirm Or Deny Chinda’s Governorship Bid
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to reports that a federal lawmaker, Okey Chinda, has obtained forms to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike neither confirmed nor denied the reports about Chinda’s alleged ambition.
However, he maintained that the PDP in Rivers State will participate in the upcoming election.
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Responding to Dax George-Kelly, who is also said to have obtained a governorship nomination form under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Wike said George-Kelly is a member of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.
He stated that the coalition will collectively decide which candidate to support when the time comes.
Politics
Peter Obi Meets US Consul General, Hopes For Credible Polls In 2027
Chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi on Tuesday held a meeting with United States Consul General, Mr Rick Swart.
Obi made this known via his X handle.
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He said “This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute.
“We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo.
“The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent.”
Politics
BREAKING: 17 ADC Reps Follow Join NDC
About 17 African Democratic Congress, ADC, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.
This was disclosed by Speaker Abass Tajudeen on the floor of the House on Tuesday.
Tajudeen also announced the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
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Lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike.
Others are Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene and Abdulhakeem Ado.
This comes barely a day after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the ADC to the NDC.
Obi and Kwankwaso have pledged to continue their pursuit for a better Nigeria in the NDC.
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