Fear and apprehension have gripped the people of Bayelsa as the State Governorship Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has set Saturday, August 15, 2020, to deliver judgment.

The day is set for judgment in the case between Vijah Opuama vs Independent National Electoral Commission, People’s Democratic Party, Senator Douye Diri and Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

The petitioner, Vijah Opuama, of the Liberation Movement had filed his petition on February 21, 2020 challenging the declaration of His Excellency, Douye Diri and Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as governor and deputy governor respectively in Bayelsa State.

Opuamah’s case commenced like a joke immediately the Supreme Court declared Diri the winner of the November 16, 2019 governorship election following the disqualification of the Governor-elect, David Lyon.

The case, packaged by three young lawyers, Ebikebuna Aluzu, Pius Danba and Ebi Robert, was dismissed initially by most PDP leaders as dead on arrival, until careful scrutiny of the processes filed by the lawyers indicated otherwise.

Opuama is seeking the disqualification of Ewhrudjakpo on the grounds of irregularities in his academic qualifications and the cancellation of the governorship election.

He also prayed the court to order a fresh election in Bayelsa, alleging that the poll conducted by the INEC failed to comply with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

Upon the close of pleadings and adoption of addresses by all the parties concerned, the tribunal had adjourned for judgment on a date to be communicated to all the parties.

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But since the judgment day was made public, anxiety seems to have pervaded the state, particularly the PDP family of what the likely outcome would be.

It was learnt that the government was not leaving anything to chance considering what happened to David Lyon 24 hours to his inauguration.

A politician and indigene of the state, Christopher Abarowei, said the matter had an equal chance to the petitioner and the respondent.

He said his major concern was that litigants should allow governance progress in the state instead of unnecessary litigations that were stifling infrastructure development.

He said because of litigations, Governor Diri had not actually hit the ground running as he had been busy attending to one court case or another.

Reacting to the coming judgment, the state’s deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said there was nothing to be afraid of concerning the judgment.

The deputy governor, who spoke through his media aide, Doubara Atasi, said he believed that judiciary would do the right thing.

He stated: “My principal (Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo) remains unruffled. There is nothing to be afraid of concerning the judgment.

“I believe that the judiciary will do the right thing and as far as the right thing is done, there is nothing to be afraid of.”

shugabasbn:
Double wahala.
I don't see anything positive from the sitting

Dansuqi:
Both apc and pdp might just end up losing bayelsa...the recent judgment of the appeal court nullifying inec deregistration of some parties is another blow to pdp.the only mistake I see in the petitioners case if in their prayers.they should have asked that diri be sacked and the next party that satisfied the statutory conditions be sworn in not calling for fresh polls.hopefully,it won't be fatal

Dansuqi:
I think that of other parties will also be delivered on that day.from the submissions,I foresee the tribunal sacking diri...pastor diriyai might just be the next governor

Dansuqi:
Both apc and pdp might just end up losing bayelsa...the recent judgment of the appeal court nullifying inec deregistration of some parties is another blow to pdp.the only mistake I see in the petitioners case if in their prayers.they should have asked that diri be sacked and the next party that satisfied the statutory conditions be sworn in not calling for fresh polls.hopefully,it won't be fatal

Dansuqi:
I think that of other parties will also be delivered on that day.from the submissions,I foresee the tribunal sacking diri...pastor diriyai might just be the next governor

AAA593:

There are two conflicting appeal court judgements about it. The tribunal will choose the one favouring you abi?

helinues:
Probably formality..

Reversing the case will cause lots of trouble and confusion

Dansuqi:
Fear and apprehension have gripped the people of Bayelsa as the State Governorship Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has set Saturday, August 15, 2020, to deliver judgment.

The day is set for judgment in the case between Vijah Opuama vs Independent National Electoral Commission, People’s Democratic Party, Senator Douye Diri and Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

The petitioner, Vijah Opuama, of the Liberation Movement had filed his petition on February 21, 2020 challenging the declaration of His Excellency, Douye Diri and Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as governor and deputy governor respectively in Bayelsa State.

Opuamah’s case commenced like a joke immediately the Supreme Court declared Diri the winner of the November 16, 2019 governorship election following the disqualification of the Governor-elect, David Lyon.

The case, packaged by three young lawyers, Ebikebuna Aluzu, Pius Danba and Ebi Robert, was dismissed initially by most PDP leaders as dead on arrival, until careful scrutiny of the processes filed by the lawyers indicated otherwise.

Opuama is seeking the disqualification of Ewhrudjakpo on the grounds of irregularities in his academic qualifications and the cancellation of the governorship election.

He also prayed the court to order a fresh election in Bayelsa, alleging that the poll conducted by the INEC failed to comply with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

Upon the close of pleadings and adoption of addresses by all the parties concerned, the tribunal had adjourned for judgment on a date to be communicated to all the parties.

Read Also: Court stops lawmaker’s suspension
But since the judgment day was made public, anxiety seems to have pervaded the state, particularly the PDP family of what the likely outcome would be.

It was learnt that the government was not leaving anything to chance considering what happened to David Lyon 24 hours to his inauguration.

A politician and indigene of the state, Christopher Abarowei, said the matter had an equal chance to the petitioner and the respondent.

He said his major concern was that litigants should allow governance progress in the state instead of unnecessary litigations that were stifling infrastructure development.

He said because of litigations, Governor Diri had not actually hit the ground running as he had been busy attending to one court case or another.

Reacting to the coming judgment, the state’s deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said there was nothing to be afraid of concerning the judgment.
The deputy governor, who spoke through his media aide, Doubara Atasi, said he believed that judiciary would do the right thing.

He stated: “My principal (Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo) remains unruffled. There is nothing to be afraid of concerning the judgment.

“I believe that the judiciary will do the right thing and as far as the right thing is done, there is nothing to be afraid of.”
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slivertongue:
nothing go change.

Karemarealty288:
They no just want this man to balance..

Dansuqi:


He will battle with court cases for ever.shey he came through court cases

IgbalodeRaymond:
this senatordave1 aka dansuqi and his useless analysis sef

OneDollarSalary:


Even if the entire nation is in chaos and both his parents are killed by buhari foot soldiers (fulani jihadists) he will never bother and has no problem with that. All he knows is election and Apc, how Apc is going to use federal mighty and thugs to win election.

Have you ever seen him write on the state of the nation; the insecurity and the killings going on in southern kaduna and other places?

What do one expect from someone that love buhari and Apc?

Charge and bail lawyer for you.

Dansuqi:


Up buhari,down diri

OneDollarSalary:

Do I look like someone who support any political party or sing praises for politicians?
I understand your flight my man, man must chop. But do it with conscience.

OneDollarSalary:


Even if the entire nation is in chaos and both his parents are killed by buhari foot soldiers (fulani jihadists) he will never bother and has no problem with that. All he knows is election and Apc, how Apc is going to use federal mighty and thugs to win election.

Have you ever seen him write on the state of the nation; the insecurity and the killings going on in southern kaduna and other places?

What do one expect from someone that love buhari and Apc?

Charge and bail lawyer for you.

IgbalodeRaymond:
ohhh he's a lawyer i doubt lawyers are supposed to be smart

OneDollarSalary:

Charge and bail lawyer.