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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) experienced a significant blow in Plateau State as the election petition tribunal nullified the election of four of its federal lawmakers. The ruling was based on the lack of proper party structure during the nomination process. This decision has generated dissatisfaction within the PDP, as it contradicted an earlier judgment from another panel.
The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Enugu State has nullified the election of Honourable Bright Ngene of the Labour Party as the House of Assembly member representing Enugu South urban constituency. The tribunal ordered a rerun election within 90 days based on the grounds that the number of votes credited to the winner was fewer than the number of disenfranchised voters in the constituency. Meanwhile, the parliamentary election petition tribunal in Lagos state has debunked media reports of cancelling the election victory of Honourable Atta Achief Thaddeus, the House of Representatives member-elect, Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has ordered a rerun in 48 polling units in the Delta Central Senatorial District. The order comes as a result of a petition filed by the senatorial candidate of the PDP, Chief Ighoyota Amori, alleging that the election did not meet electoral act and constitutional requirements. The tribunal dismissed some prayers in the petition but found that the senator failed to disprove the allegations of electoral malpractices.
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's former aide, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Tinubu to publicly declare the need for electoral system reforms in Nigeria. Akande referenced the late former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's historic admission that the 2007 election was fraudulent, urging Tinubu to follow in his footsteps. The call for reform comes amidst concerns about the credibility of the Nigerian electoral process.
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has ordered a rerun election in 32 polling units of the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos, Nigeria. The election held on February 25 was declared inconclusive due to the failure of elections in these polling units. Thaddeus Attah of the Labour Party, Babajide Obanikoro of the APC, and Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, of the PDP were the main contenders in the election. The court's decision has generated different reactions from the candidates and their supporters.
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has nullified the election results of two Labour Party members, declaring candidates from the All Progressives Congress and All Progressives Grand Alliance as winners. These rulings signal potential shifts in the political balance of power and could have wider implications for future elections. Residents of the affected constituencies are now coming to terms with this new reality.
Lauretta Onochie, the former chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has called for the arrest of Peter Obi, alleging that he is instigating violence in Nigeria. This article explores the motivations behind Onochie's claim and examines whether it is a desperate move or a valid concern.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Nigeria has ordered the police to either charge or release Chike Ibezim, who has been detained for allegedly defaming former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. This follows the police's act of disobedience of a previous court order for his release. Mr. Ibezim has been in custody for over a month due to a malicious publication he allegedly posted online. The court emphasized that the police must comply with the order and stated that the bail conditions presented were unacceptable. The police announced that their investigation established a case of malicious publication and cyberbullying against the suspect, which will soon be taken to court.
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.
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.
Former NDDC Chairman Lauretta Onochie has urged the police and the DSS to arrest Peter Obi, calling him a clown and a desperate man. In a social media post, Onochie alleged that Obi was instigating violence following his loss at the presidential election and the PEPT. However, this move raises questions about the motives behind such calls and the state of Nigerian politics.
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.
The recent judgements of the Presidential Election Petition Court in Nigeria have raised concerns about the state of the country's election jurisprudence and its impact on the Nigerian polity. Particularly noteworthy is the court's interpretation of Section 299 of the Constitution, which effectively creates a 37th state. This article explores the potential consequences of this decision and its implications for the Nigerian Federation.
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