There is again a renewed tension in Bayelsa State over the decision by the former Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri to file an application for the review of the ruling dismissing his suit against the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its flag bearer, Chief David Lyon.

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday, February 11 dismissed Lokpobiri ‘s appeal filed at the apex court praying it to upturn the Court of Appeal judgment which affirmed Lyon as the governorship candidate of the APC.

A five-man panel of the court led by Justice Mary Peter Odili had unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by Lokpobiri.

Justice Inyang Okoro who delivered the lead ruling affirmed the January 11, 2020 judgment of the Port Harcourt Division of the Court of Appeal which held that Lokpobiri’s suit challenging Lyon’s victory in the September 4 primary election was filed out of time.

But DAILY POST learnt on Monday from some members of his legal team that Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, had through his counsel, approached the apex court with an application calling for a review of the February 11 judgment.

DAILY POST also gathered that a confirmation notice was reportedly sent out by one Ukor Michael Akan on behalf of the Hon Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court to all the parties, indicating that the application for review would be held on Tuesday, March 24.

“Please kindly note that your case SC/CV/35/2020, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri VS All Progressives Congress is slated for Tuesday 24/03/2020/

Further Investigation also revealed that the call for review is causing ripples as Lokpobiri has refused all entreaties by PDP leaders in the state to drop his review application.

Lokpobiri was also said to have rebuffed all attempts to pacify him with cabinet positions in the bid to drop this decision to approach the Supreme Court for a review of the judgment.

He had filed a suit at the Federal High Court, sitting in Yenagoa challenging the emergence of Lyon as the governorship candidate, asking the court to declare him the winner of the APC governorship primary election, having complied with the guidelines of the party.

The presiding judge, Jane Inyang had, however, on November 14, 2019 ruled that the APC did not conduct a valid governorship primary election.

Dissatisfied with the judgment, Lokpobiri had approached the Appeal Court, Port Harcourt to upturn the High Court ruling but the three–man panel led by Justice Isaiah Olufemi instead affirmed Lyon as the duly nominated candidate of the APC, ruling that Lokpobiri’s suit was statute barred.

Lokpbiri had filed an appeal to the Supreme Court which dismissed his case on February 11.

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There is again a renewed tension in Bayelsa State over the decision by the former Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri to file an application for the review of the ruling dismissing his suit against the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its flag bearer, Chief David Lyon.


The Supreme Court had on Tuesday, February 11 dismissed Lokpobiri ‘s appeal filed at the apex court praying it to upturn the Court of Appeal judgment which affirmed Lyon as the governorship candidate of the APC.

A five-man panel of the court led by Justice Mary Peter Odili had unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by Lokpobiri.


Justice Inyang Okoro who delivered the lead ruling affirmed the January 11, 2020 judgment of the Port Harcourt Division of the Court of Appeal which held that Lokpobiri’s suit challenging Lyon’s victory in the September 4 primary election was filed out of time.

But DAILY POST learnt on Monday from some members of his legal team that Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, had through his counsel, approached the apex court with an application calling for a review of the February 11 judgment.

DAILY POST also gathered that a confirmation notice was reportedly sent out by one Ukor Michael Akan on behalf of the Hon Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court to all the parties, indicating that the application for review would be held on Tuesday, March 24.


“Please kindly note that your case SC/CV/35/2020, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri VS All Progressives Congress is slated for Tuesday 24/03/2020/

Further Investigation also revealed that the call for review is causing ripples as Lokpobiri has refused all entreaties by PDP leaders in the state to drop his review application.

Lokpobiri was also said to have rebuffed all attempts to pacify him with cabinet positions in the bid to drop this decision to approach the Supreme Court for a review of the judgment.


He had filed a suit at the Federal High Court, sitting in Yenagoa challenging the emergence of Lyon as the governorship candidate, asking the court to declare him the winner of the APC governorship primary election, having complied with the guidelines of the party.

The presiding judge, Jane Inyang had, however, on November 14, 2019 ruled that the APC did not conduct a valid governorship primary election.

Dissatisfied with the judgment, Lokpobiri had approached the Appeal Court, Port Harcourt to upturn the High Court ruling but the three–man panel led by Justice Isaiah Olufemi instead affirmed Lyon as the duly nominated candidate of the APC, ruling that Lokpobiri’s suit was statute barred.

Lokpbiri had filed an appeal to the Supreme Court which dismissed his case on February 11.
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wasting of time after PDP candidate has been declared winner if supreme Court fine your slowpoke lawyers 100m now u go dey cry upandown

The legal attacks against diri is getting two or three much.surely,he will not survive all

Ruggedniggaone:
wasting of time after PDP has been declared if supreme Court fine your slowpoke lawyers 100m now u go dey cry upandown

How is it a waste

Is it the dead Lyon he's still dragging upandan or another?

senatordave1:
The legal attacks against diri is getting two or three much.surely,he will not survive all

You and diri.

So supreme court will review this case and re-review Lyon's disqualification case. Heineken lost that primary according to supreme court judgement. So supreme will review it and declare him winner. It won't work

AAA593:

You and diri.

Don't mind that APC apologist. Na so e m go dey go up and down shouting Diri till he finishes his two tenures.

AAA593:

You and diri.

I thought you are against diri? What is happening

vicdom:

Don't mind that APC apologist. Na so e m go dey go up and down shouting Diri till he finishes his two tenures.

Diri is just managing for now.apc will always win bayelsa without sweat

Gandollaar:
Is it the dead Lyon he's still dragging upandan or another?

Nobody in bayelsa can defeat lyon in any poll

Waste of space and time.

He should use that money and procure protective kits for bayelsans.

MelesZenawi:
Waste of space and time.

He should use that money and procure protective kits for bayelsans.

Let diri blaze the trail

senatordave1:

Diri is just managing for now.apc will always win bayelsa without sweat

Diri is a unifier. He has succeeded in bringing all the aggrieved PDP juggernauts together now. His second term Victory shall be flawless. By then, APC won't be at the center. PDP is gonna send them packing by 2023. Bookmark this comment for future references.

vicdom:

Diri is a unifier. He has succeeded in bringing all the aggrieved PDP juggernauts together now. His second term Victory shall be flawless. By then, APC won't be at the center. PDP is gonna send them packing by 2023. Bookmark this comment for future references.

Like pdp sent buhari packing? Has he reconciled with alaibe? You need to separate between hatred for apc and reality boy

senatordave1:

Like pdp sent buhari packing? Has he reconciled with alaibe? You need to separate between hatred for apc and reality boy

Yes, because Alaibe won't appeal the judgment of the FHC Owerri.

vicdom:

Yes, because Alaibe won't appeal the judgment of the FHC Owerri.

He likely will.lets just wait and see

senatordave1:

He likely will.lets just wait and see

Oga he won't. Diri has settled the whole matter with him secludedly in the presence of GEJ. I'm telling you that he won't.

senatordave1:

He likely will.lets just wait and see

Oga he won't. Diri has settled the whole matter with him secludedly in the presence of GEJ. I'm telling you that he won't. Alaibe will be vying for Senate. And he will win.

senatordave1:

Nobody in bayelsa can defeat lyon in any poll

Lol..

vicdom:

Oga he won't. Diri has settled the whole matter with him secludedly in the presence of GEJ. I'm telling you that he won't. Alaibe will be vying for Senate. And he will win.

You clearly do not understand electoral tactics.even if they hold elections 20 times,lyon will thrash diri or any pdp member.that is just it.

senatordave1:

You clearly do not understand electoral tactics.even if they hold elections 20 times,lyon will thrash diri or any pdp member.that is just it.

With PDP at the center and Diri as an incumbent, lemme see where and how Lyon will 125k votes from Southern Ijaw. Well, let God spare our lives, I will still remind you this.

vicdom:

With PDP at the center and Diri as an incumbent, lemme see where and how Lyon will 125k votes from Southern Ijaw. Well, let God spare our lives, I will still remind you this.

And with pdp losing at the center nko

Okay

senatordave1:

And with pdp losing at the center nko

Then APC will rig it for Lyon. But I'm optimistic PDP will win at the center.