Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said that the Presidential victory Petition Tribunal’s (PEPT) decision to sustain President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s victory is a representation of the will of the vast majority of voters. Governor Abdulrazaq, who is in India on an official visit with the president, congratulated Tinubu in a statement released by his Chief spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin on Thursday, saying, “the judgement attests to the credibility of the ballot and the fact that the outcome reflects the wishes of the largest majority of eligible voters.” The governor also praised the PEPT for sticking to the constitution…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has denied thanking President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. In response to reports that he had congratulated Tinubu on the decision of the tribunal outing, Atiku called the reports “fake news” and blamed them on those who were “desperately looking for validation” for their usurpation of the Nigerian people’s mandate. According to a statement released by Atiku’s media adviser Paul Ibe, validating electoral banditry would have been a “rape on the conscience of Nigerians” who have fought for years to ensure the credibility of…
Following Wednesday’s ruling by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized commitment on fulfilling his vision of a unified, peaceful, and wealthy nation. With a deep sense of grave responsibility and a readiness to serve all Nigerians, President Tinubu appreciates the verdict of the Tribunal, despite the fact that Nigerians hold a wide variety of political beliefs, religious affiliations, and tribal affiliations. The President is grateful to the five-member bench, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, for their hard work, unwavering thoroughness, and professionalism in applying the law. In a…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called off its warning strike after two days. The union has ordered its members to return to work across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero released a statement on Wednesday in which he hailed the progress made. On Tuesday and Wednesday, workers across the country went on strike because the Federal Government had not yet removed subsidies from the cost of gasoline as promised. Commercial and industrial activity across the federation ground to a halt as a result of the labor unions’ decision. “We are pleased to report that, thanks to your resolute commitment,…
Isiukwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency elections were contested between Hon. Amobi Ogah of the Labour Party, LP, and the current Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejiocha. Hon. Amobi Ogah’s election was overturned by the National Assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Abia State. The tribunal decided that Ogah’s rise to power and subsequent win did not follow the Electoral Act. Amobi Ogah, a candidate for the Labour Party, received 11,769 votes, while Onyejiocha, a candidate for the People’s Democratic Party, received 8,752. INEC declared Ogah the victor of the election for the Isiukwuato/Umunneochi federal seat. Onyejeocha was so…
The ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court upholding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was disputed by the Labour Party (LP). On Wednesday, the Tribunal denied the Labour Party and its candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, any of the reliefs they had requested, according to a report by Infostride News. Justice was not done, claimed Obiora Ifoh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, in a statement released shortly after the verdict. He stated that the group would confer with its legal counsel before taking any further action. “We reject the outcome of the judgment in its entirety…
On Wednesday, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Abubakar Atiku was dealt a serious judicial setback in his attempt to replace Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of Nigeria. This is because the petition he relied on to get rid of Tinubu was partially dismissed by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The Tribunal also rejected and disregarded a number of materials, including statements from witnesses, that he had submitted in support of his claims of irregularities and malpractices in the February 25 presidential election. Justice Moses Ugoh ruled on various concerns brought forth by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN on behalf of…
According to UK media, when British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives in India later this week for the G20 World Leaders’ Summit, he would be greeted warmly by his relatives in New Delhi. Sunak’s relatives are throwing a party, and the Daily Telegraph stated that there would be nonstop dancing to Punjabi music and flower bouquets. Maternal uncle Dr. Gautam Dev Sood, 65, of Punjabi descent, said all family had been invited to the Indian capital to celebrate the visit of the British Prime Minister. That he is here in his ancestral land is a big honour for us, Sood…
Abubakar Atiku, the former vice president and presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, the LP presidential candidate, have both been noticeably absent from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, where a ruling on their petitions is scheduled to be announced. Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi State, is the only prominent PDP leader now facing legal trouble. On the other hand, Labour Party national chairman Julius Abure was present. Atiku’s media director, Mr. Paul Ibe, did not return DAILY POST’s calls, thus we were unable to immediately determine the circumstances of their absence. The three petitions will…
A petition filed by the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, to have Vice President Kashim Shettima disqualified was dismissed by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. For picking Kashim Shettima as his vice presidential candidate, the party claimed that Tinubu was inappropriately sponsored by the All Progressives Congress, APC. The opposition party contended that Shettima, even after accepting the nomination for vice president on July 14, was still the APC candidate for Borno Central Senatorial District. Justice Haruna Tsanani of the PEPT issued a ruling on the case on Wednesday, finding that the APM’s suit concerning the purported muilptle nomination of VP…
Peter Gregory Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, had his petition dismissed by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday in Abuja due to serious incompetence and irreparable defects. In its judgement on multiple challenges to the petition, the Tribunal wiped out several paragraphs for being insufficient, unclear, and contradictory. Obi’s petition was deemed to have included various broad charges of malpractices, irregularities, and corruption without providing the specifics necessary by law, according to Justice Abba Mohammed’s judgement. According to the Tribunal’s ruling, even though Obi claimed to have received the largest number of legitimate votes in the…
The issue of the non-transmission of result sheets to IReV has been deemed moot by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). The transfer of election results to IReV was not required, according to Justice Haruna Tsammani. The sitting judge emphasised that no legislation requires polling places to report election results. Tsammani ruled on the petition filed by the Labour Party, LP, about the consequences of INEC’s tardy upload of photographic election result sheets to IReV. Tsammani argues, “There is no law that says INEC must mandatorily transfer or transmit the election results electronically from the polling units.” According to his…
The lawsuit that Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of Edo State had brought against Governor Godwin Obaseki has been dropped. The anti-impeachment suit against Obaseki was brought by the Deputy Governor at a High Court in Abuja. The governor’s efforts to have him impeached were the subject of a lawsuit with case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023. Shaibu, who has been at odds with the Edo governor, characterized him as his “boss” and “senior brother” in a statement he personally signed. The Edo State government, the DSS, the Inspector General of Police, and the Chief Judge of Edo State were all named as defendants…
Local government elections are now set for November 25, 2023, however the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has requested that the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC) move the date. Bala Mohammed, the chairman of the state council, made the announcement on Tuesday during a press event in Damaturu. He said that the 17 state chairmen of various political parties, including the ruling APC, supported IPAC’s decision to request for a postponement of the November local government poll. “The rainy season started much later than usual, as you know. Since the rains have become more consistent, our people have returned their…
On Tuesday, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Dele Momodu said that if he had been in charge of the FCT ministry, he would have removed Nyesom Wike. Momodu said that Wike should be kicked out of the party because he was trying to bring it down. On the show Political Paradigm on Channels Television, Momodu said, “I don’t have the power, if I had power I would have fired him (Wike) long ago.” Wike was called “unruly” by the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council’s Director of Strategic Communications. An unruly person who wants to disrupt our party, he said, “? No…
Martin Inyang, a member of the Accord Party in the state of Akwa Ibom, insists on being recognized as the official party leader. This comment was issued by Inyang in reaction to rumors that he had been removed from office by party officials including State Secretary Imaobong Udeng, governorship candidate Emem Kofie, and a few others in 2023. At a press conference held not too long ago in Uyo, Udeng announced a vote of no confidence in Inyang, accusing him of working against the interests of the party, failing to ensure election victories for their candidate in his own unit,…
Former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) National Chairman Prof. Rufai Ahmed has resigned. In a statement released Tuesday in Abuja, Rufai explained that he had made the decision to step down “after consulting widely.” The move by Rufai has been seen as a devastating blow to the already struggling party. Former national chairman, who stepped down on March 31, said he was willing to leave the post so that the organization might benefit from the fresh perspectives of new leaders. I resigned as national chairman because I wanted the NNPP to quickly capitalize on the party’s undeniable success in the…
According to a statement released by the President’s office, Emmanuel Macron will visit Bangladesh for a bilateral visit after attending the G20 Summit in Delhi on September 9-10, which will be hosted by India. According to the statement, the G20 Summit will give the French president a chance to keep working with his international counterparts to combat the dangers of regionalization. On September 9 and 10, French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Delhi for the G20 Summit under India’s Presidency. On September 10, he will pay a bilateral visit to Bangladesh. The G20 Summit will provide President Emmanuel Macron of…
The anthrax outbreak claims have been refuted by the government of Taraba State. You may remember that a few weeks ago, news outlets reported that the disease had been found in the state. The Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Shehu Abdullahi Yaro, refuted this claim on Tuesday during the kickoff of free vaccination of livestock against the deadly anthrax disease at Kpanti Napu, in Yorro local government council of the state. He stated that the previous government had failed to invest in animal immunization, which had led livestock owners to seek self-help, and that this had led to rampant drug…
It has been reported that President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, is unconcerned about the likely ruling of the presidential election tribunal. On Monday, Ngelale made the remark in an interview with Channels Television. He claims that Tinubu has decided that it is unnecessary to frighten judges over the election petition. The hearing date for the petitions contesting Tinubu’s February 25 election victory has been set for September 6. Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) all claimed victory. According to Ngelale, Tinubu has faith that…