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The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kano has sacked Dankawu Idris, a federal lawmaker representing Kumbotso constituency, for forging his secondary school certificate. The tribunal ruled in favor of Mannir Danagundi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring him the rightful winner of the election. This is the second case of a NNPP lawmaker being unseated due to certificate forgery.
The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the victory of Kawu Sumaila representing Kano South Senatorial District. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Kabiru Gaya, for being grossly incompetent. This decision affirms the declaration of Kawu Sumaila as the rightful winner of the election.
Civil society organizations from across West Africa and partners from East and Southern Africa convened in Lagos, Nigeria, for the maiden West Africa Civil Society Week 2023. The meeting focused on addressing the challenges of democratic recession, growing authoritarianism, and shrinking civic space in the region. They stressed the importance of non-military interventions, protecting civic space, and the moral authority of ECOWAS to restore constitutional order and advance democratic governance for peace and prosperity.
The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal in Niger State has removed Joshua Gana as the representative of Edati/Lavun/Mokwa Federal Constituency. The tribunal ordered a supplementary election in 26 polling units of the constituency. This decision came after a petition filed by the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Abdullahi Usman-Gbatamagi, challenging Gana's victory. The tribunal invalidated votes in the affected polling units, reducing Gana's votes and necessitating a supplementary election.
An FCT High Court sitting in Bwari has fixed Sept. 14 for definite hearing of a motion seeking an order to commit the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to prison over alleged disobedience to court order.
An FCT High Court in Bwari has scheduled a hearing for September 14 in a motion seeking to imprison INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over alleged disobedience to court orders. Yakubu is accused of not recognizing Chief Edozie Njoku as the APGA National Chairman and publishing names of governorship candidates not endorsed by Njoku for the upcoming elections. The court injunction ordered parties to maintain status quo before the next hearing on September 28.
The Federal House of Representatives election for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency has been cancelled by the parliamentary election petition tribunal in Lagos State. A supplementary election has been ordered to be conducted in 32 polling units within the constituency. The ruling came after petitions were submitted by Banky W of the PDP and Babajide Obanikoro of the APC, claiming that the election did not occur in several polling units. This decision marks a setback for Thaddeus Attah of the Labour Party who had initially been declared the winner by INEC.
The Katsina State chapter of the PDP has expressed its dissatisfaction with the recent judgment by the presidential election tribunal in favor of President Bola Tinubu. The party believes that the verdict is far from delivering justice to the Nigerian people.
Anglican faithful in Imo state have thrown their weight behind Governor Uzodimma in the upcoming governorship poll on November 11. The decision follows a press conference held by the North East Development Agenda (NEDA) in Bauchi, where NEDA Chairman, Alhaji Salihu Magaji, addressed the media, stating that the recent reappointment of NEDC Board Members followed due process. The move by the Anglicans is seen as a boost for Uzodimma's re-election bid.
Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency, has raised concerns over the judgment of the Imo State National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal. He argues that the removal contradicts the positions of the law and challenges the jurisdiction of the tribunal in hearing the case brought by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ugochinyere cites the 1999 Constitution and a Supreme Court judgment in support of his argument. He accuses Governor Hope Uzodimma of being behind the verdict and declares his readiness to win the supplementary poll ordered by the tribunal.
The National and State Petition Election Tribunal sitting in Jos has declared Simon Lalong as the winner of the Plateau South Senatorial Election. The tribunal sacked Senator Napoleon Bali of the PDP who was previously declared the winner by INEC. In another ruling, the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal set aside the election victory of Peter Gyengdeng and declared Fom Chollom as the validly elected representative for Barkin/Riyom Federal Constituency.
The Kano State National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has nullified the election results of several lawmakers due to certificate forgery and failure to resign from their respective positions before the elections. The tribunal ruled in favor of petitioners who presented evidence of the alleged fraudulent activities. New winners have been declared, and the affected lawmakers have been relieved of their duties. This development highlights the significance of transparency and adherence to electoral laws in upholding the integrity of the democratic process.
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Tension is building in the camp of Bayelsa state Governor, Douye Diri, ahead of the 11th of November governorship election. Several key figures, including a former Special Assistant and a retired Assistant Police Commissioner, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), while the Bayelsa State Coordinator of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign has thrown his support behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor Douye Diri. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also announced the commencement of recruitment for Ad-Hoc staff for the upcoming off-cycle Governorship Elections in Bayelsa.
The Federal Court of Appeal has uploaded the certified copy of the judgment of the presidential election petition tribunal. The tribunal ruled in favor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing the petitioners' case. The petitioners have rejected the ruling and plan to seek redress at the Supreme Court.
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