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The Senator representing Imo East Senatorial District, Francis Ezenwa, has dumped the Labour Party for the All Progressives Congress. The defection was announced by the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during the plenary on Tuesday. In his defection letter, Onyewuchi cited the crisis within the LP as the reason for his defection. He also stated that his decision was made in accordance with the Constitution. After the letter was read, Ezenwa was welcomed by APC lawmakers and was escorted to his new seat in the APC section of the Senate Chamber. Earlier on Tuesday, the Senate suspended its rules to admit the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, into the chamber in accordance with Senate rules. Uzodimma, the Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, and his team were present to witness Ezenwa’s defection. https://punchng.com/lp-senator-defects-to-apc/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/716432-lp-senator-defects-to-apc.html |
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More on Mrs Didi Esther President Bola Tinubu has named Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), following the retirement of the substantive Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. David Andrew Adejo, upon reaching the mandatory age from the Civil Service. An esteemed alumna of the Federal Government Girls’ College, Benin City and the Federal Government College in Ilorin, Mrs. Walson-Jack is among the first individuals educated at Nigeria’s Unity Schools to achieve this high-ranking position within the Federal Ministry of Education (FME). She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. She is married to Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack, a former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association and Nigeria’s leading Civic Educator. They have two children, both of whom became lawyers. First appointed as a Permanent Secretary in 2017 by then-President Buhari, Mrs. Walson-Jack has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment in various capacities, including her roles as Permanent Secretary in the Service Welfare Office of the Office of the Head Of Service of the Civil Service of the Federation, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, and the Federal Ministries of Power, Water Resources, and Sanitation. In her new capacity, Mrs. Walson-Jack is expected to leverage her extensive experience and dedication to excellence in working with the country’s education ministers to elevate the standards and policies of Nigeria’s education system and deliver on President Tinubu’s education agenda. Her appointment came at a time when the sector faced challenges and was viewed as a crucial stride toward achieving gender balance in the realm of Nigerian politics. It also exemplified President Tinubu’s commitment to fostering a governance structure of inclusiveness and competence. https://www.nuc.edu.ng/fg-redeploys-mrs-walson-jack-as-permanent-secretary-fme/ |
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MRS DIIARAU DIDI ESTHER WALSON-JACK mni Mrs Diiarau Didi Esther Walson-Jack was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos, and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1987. She holds Certificates in Legislative Drafting from the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Lagos, and the California State Senate, U.S.A. Mrs. Walson-Jack is a Certified Conflict Resolution and Peace Building practitioner. After her mandatory National Service and an enterprising brief stint in private practice, she joined the Public Service as a State Counsel in the Rivers State Ministry of Justice. On the creation of Bayelsa State out of the old Rivers State in 1996, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack transferred her service to the Ministry of Justice, Bayelsa State. During her service, she was seconded to the State House of Assembly to establish and administer the Legal Department. Her hard work earned her the enviable dual position of Solicitor-General of Bayelsa State and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice in July 2002. She held that position and made significant inputs to the State in that capacity. In 2009, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, transferred to the Federal Civil Service and was given the position of Assistant Director. Her career with the Federal Civil Service commenced at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs where she served as pioneer State Co-ordinator of the Rivers State Office of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. She was later promoted to the post of a Deputy Director (Appointments, Promotion and Discipline) at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Abuja. In 2015, Mrs. Walson-Jack served in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation as Director, Special Duties in the Special Duties Office. She was later deployed as the substantive Director of Human Resource Management at the Federal Ministry of Health, and later the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. She was also, one-time Director, Special Duties, Office of the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties), in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Mrs. Walson-Jack was a key player in the development and coordination of the Launch and Pilot Phases of the Structured Mandatory Assessment-Based Training Programme (SMAT-P) and the Leadership Enhancement and Development Programme (LEAD-P) for Public Servants in 2015, as the Programmes Manager. Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack is an alumna of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, Nigeria. Her other memberships include the Nigerian Bar Association, International Bar Association, and Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI). She is a former Chairperson of The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Bayelsa State Branch, Founder and President of the Legislative Drafters Network of Nigeria (LEGISNET) and the initiator of GIFTED WOMEN a mentoring class for young ladies; she is also a member, of Commonwealth Association of Public Administration (CAPAM), and Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management. She served as Assistant Secretary General, Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) (2009 – 2012). She is also an award recipient of several renowned institutes and organisations. Mrs. Diiarau Didi Esther Walson-Jack, until her redeployment to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, was the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office (SWO), Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). She assumed duty in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs on Friday, 1st August, 2019, and was later redeployed and to resume in the Federal Ministry of Power on Monday, 23rd December, 2019. Didi Walson-Jack is a Christian, a Lay Reader and a Knight of the Anglican Communion. She is married to Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack and they have 2 children. Her hobbies include Reading, Public Speaking and Counselling. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100063580520907&story_fbid=165528971655132 https://www.nuc.edu.ng/fg-redeploys-mrs-walson-jack-as-permanent-secretary-fme/ 2 Likes
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The 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices says the last general election in Nigeria reflected the will of the populace despite widespread irregularities.https://www.thecable.ng/us-report-despite-irregularities-2023-poll-reflected-will-of-nigerians/amp/ 20 Likes 4 Shares |
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A former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In his resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman in Mbutu Ward, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state, Ihedioha cited a misalignment between his personal beliefs and the current trajectory of the main opposition party. The former governor expressed his dedication to the advancement of democracy and good governance in the country despite his decision to step away from PDP. According to Ihedioha, having been a member of the party since its inception in 1998, he has contributed immensely to the growth and evolution of the party. The former governor, however, lamented recent developments within the PDP, stating that it has deviated from its core principles. He voiced concerns over the party’s inability to enact internal reforms, uphold its own regulations, and effectively oppose the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. “Regrettably, in recent times, the party has taken on a path that is at variance with my personal beliefs. Despite my attempt to offer counsel, the party is, sadly, no longer able to carry out internal reforms, enforce its own rules or offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress.’ “It is in the light of the foregoing, that I am compelled to offer my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately. “While the decision was difficult to take, I, however, believe that it is the right one. Despite this resignation, I will always be available to offer my services towards the deepening of democracy and good governance in Nigeria”, the letter added. https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/23/ex-imo-gov-ihedioha-resigns-from-pdp/
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, takes a strategic move by appointing sixteen former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly lawmakers who lost their seats due to a Court of Appeal ruling. These lawmakers have been appointed as liaison officers for their respective constituencies, in a bid to harness their expertise and bridge communication gaps at the grassroots level. The decision comes after the Court of Appeal nullified their election victories in November 2023, citing PDP’s disqualification to sponsor candidates. Despite their dismissal, these lawmakers have remained resolute in their pursuit to reclaim their seats, seeking a judicial review of the ruling. Their attempts to regain entry into the Plateau State House of Assembly were met with resistance from the incumbents who benefited from the court’s decision. Recent developments saw the appellate court dismissing the lawmakers’ lawsuit and imposing a hefty fine of N128 million for what was deemed a frivolous legal challenge. Despite this setback, Governor Mutfwang has extended a hand of reconciliation by appointing these lawmakers to serve as liaison officers, fostering inclusivity and cooperation in governance.  Timothy Dantong, representing Riyom constituency and one of the affected PDP lawmakers, clarified their stance amidst the legal complexities. He emphasized that their case has not been adjudicated upon and expressed confidence in pursuing legal recourse to vindicate their cause. Dantong’s remarks shed light on the intricacies of the legal proceedings, highlighting procedural irregularities and the lawmakers’ determination to seek justice. Despite the challenges, the ousted lawmakers remain steadfast in their resolve to assert their rights and challenge the court’s decision. Governor Mutfwang’s gesture of appointing the sacked lawmakers underscores a pragmatic approach to governance, aiming to harness diverse talents and perspectives for the collective benefit of Plateau State. As the legal battle continues, the appointment of these lawmakers serves as a testament to the governor’s commitment to fostering unity and inclusive governance in the state. https://ireporteronline.com.ng/blog/governor-mutfwang-employs-strategy-appoints-16-ousted-pdp-lawmakers-in-plateau-state/ |
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The Chicago State University (CSU) yesterday released the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in compliance with the order of the District Court of Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.https://dailytrust.com/atiku-mum-as-chicago-varsity-releases-tinubus-records-authenticates-certificate/ 1 Like
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The supremacy battle between presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and former governor of Rivers State, Nyensom Wike, over minority leadership of the 10th House of Representatives climaxed yesterday.https://leadership.ng/reps-wike-floors-atiku-as-chinda-emerges-minority-leader/ 33 Likes 4 Shares
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The supreme court on Friday, described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “meddlesome interloper” over the suit seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima. The PDP had alleged that Shettima was still the Borno central senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 14 when he accepted the nomination for vice-presidential candidate. The party claimed that the nomination of Shettima as the vice-presidential candidate of the APC was in breach of the provisions of sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1)(2) of the Electoral Act. Responding to PDP’s argument, the respondents said the suit was statute-barred, having been filed 15 days after the cause of action instead of 14 days as required by law. They also averred that the issue being contested is an internal party affair and that the appellants lacked the locus standi to institute the suit. Delivering judgement on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court agreed that the PDP lacked the locus standi to institute the suit. The supreme court said the PDP is like a “nosy busybody” that is peeping into the affairs of its neighbours. The apex court added that the PDP failed to show the potential harm it suffered or stands to suffer from the action of the respondents. Adamu Jauro, a member of the panel who delivered the lead judgment, said: “It is therefore abundantly clear that a political party that files a suit challenging the nomination of a candidate of another political party would be a nosy busybody, a meddlesome interloper, peeping into the affairs of his neighbour without any backing. “The appellants by its originating summons and affidavits in support failed to disclose any nexus between the actions of the respondents and the suit. “And it has failed to show which harm it suffered or that it stands to potentially suffer from the action of the respondents. “In fact, no dispute has been shown to exist between the appellants and the respondents. “I’m in complete agreement with the lower court that the appellant lacked locus standi to institute and maintain this action at the trial court.” Jauro added that the case has been a waste of precious time. “It is frivolous and bound to fail and is fraught with manifest malady. It has been a waste of precious time and judicial energy. “Counsel should do better to advise their clients to desist from such frivolous matters. “The appeal is grossly lacking in merit and it is hereby dismissed.” The supreme court also awarded the sum of N2 million against PDP and in favour of the respondents–Tinubu, Shettima and APC. https://www.thecable.ng/youre-a-meddlesome-interloper-supreme-court-reprimands-pdp-over-double-nomination-suit/amp |
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The Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and member-elect for Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, and 62 other members-elect from the opposition parties, have endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidates, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for Speaker, Deputy Speaker of the incoming 10th National Assembly. Ugochinyere made this known at a press conference addressed in Abuja on Wednesday. He called on other candidates in the race who were banking on opposition votes to stage a rebellion against the Abbas/Kalu ticket to withdraw from the race as the opposition votes they were banking on would no longer be available for them. While describing Abass and Kalu as men of integrity, and competence to preside over the affairs of the 10th House of Representatives, Ugochinyere said it was time for national development, growth and stability and not the time for party politics. He called on the APC not to do anything that will tarnish the character of Hon. Abbas and Kalu or the independence of the House if the duo emerged victorious. The CUPP spokesman also stated that allegations that the House Rules were tampered with were not true, stating that the House Rules were last printed in December 2020 and not after the 2023 elections, hence by the extant Rules, the election of the presiding officers of the House will be by open ballot system. Ugochinyere said, “It is on this note that I call on my fellow colleague members-elect who are still in the race to stop and join the prefect of the class, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, to steer the ship of the 10th Assembly to beat the records of the other Houses in performance and achievement for Nigeria. Our common goal now should be beyond party and partisan politics and totally focused on Nigeria and her greater good. We want the best and we have selected the best and importantly, the selection is by merit. “I do not speak for myself alone. I speak for the 63 likeminded Honourable members-elect of the opposition family who have agreed on a common vision for the 10th Assembly. We will transform to the TBK Group. Our 63 votes without any dissent or abstention will go for Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. In the coming days, Nigerians will come to know the identity of the TBK Group and will also feel our impact.” In his closing remarks, another member-elect to represent Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency under the platform of Labour Party, Hon. Amobi Ogah, said, “For the first time, we are trying to make history. I’m supporting Abass and Kalu not because APC picked them. Abass and Kalu have the capacity and competence. The tenth Assembly will be a unique one if the duo emerge as Speaker, Deputy. I beg my colleagues to support the duo in the interest of National unity.” https://leadership.ng/10th-house-ugochinyere-62-other-opposition-members-elect-endorse-abass-kalu/ |
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Inibehe Effiong Esq. Wrote👇 Based on this Judgment Order, this case was filed on the 11th day of May, 2023. Alex Otti emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of LP during primaries held in June 2022. Section 285 of the Constitution states that all pre-election matters must be filed within 14 days of event. A case relating to election is either a pre-election matter or a post election matter (election petition). If the case filed by Ibrahim Haruna Ibrahim at the Federal High Court in Kano was/is a pre-election matter, it should have been filed within 14 days of the primaries. How can a court assume jurisdiction in a matter that is indisputably statute barred? This is shocking. Also, no candidate was joined as a party in this suit. I have noted that Abia is specifically mentioned in the judgment. A court in Kano cannot nullify primaries outside Kano. The jurisdiction of the Federal High Court cannot be invoked this way. Nullifying primaries of candidates, and even declaring votes scored as wasted votes in this circumstance, goes against all established principles of law and fair hearing. The court lacked jurisdiction. This type of judgment has the potential of exposing the judiciary to avoidable public ridicule. 1 Like |
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A former Attorney General of Abia State and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Umeh Kalu (SAN), has dismissed a High Court judgement sacking candidates elected under the platform of the Labour Party (LP), describing it as “inconsequential”. Justice M N Yunusa of Kano High Court, on Friday said the Labour Party failed to comply with the provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act in nominating its candidates. The Court in Suit No FHC/KN/CS/107/2023 filed by Mr Ibrahim Haruna Ibrahim against the Labour Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission ruled that the failure of the Labour Party to submit its membership register to the Independent National electoral commission within 30days before their primaries renders the process invalid. “The party that has not complied with the provisions of the electoral act cannot be said to have a candidate in an election and cannot be declared winner of an election this being so, the votes credited to the 1st defendant is a wasted Vote as the decision of the Supreme court,” the Judge ruled. Reacting to the judgement, Chief Umeh Kalu, the Abia State Coordinator of the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign Organization, in a telephone interview with THE WHISPERER described the judgement as inconsequential and dead on arrival. He said: “The judgement is Inconsequential and dead on arrival. It is dead on arrival because Alex Otti is not a party to the suit. I have seen the judgement. You cannot make an order to anybody that is not a party before you. The issues they raised there are the same thing they raised at the tribunal. They said that the membership register of the Labour Party (LP) was not submitted 30 days before— and— all these issues were raised at the tribunal. Elections have come and gone; candidates accepted by INEC, elections conducted, results declared. Any issue that has to do with that election, the only arena for it is the election tribunal. The issue they raised is pre- election matter. “But, even on the merit, the Kano case is dead on arrival. You cannot shave anybody’s head in his absence. Alex Otti’s name was not mentioned in that judgement even though I think he is the target.” https://mobile.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=714073010728036&id=100063760314744&set=a.375715847897089&eav=AfYnAMcZ0wpSYQzEIlLTGI3-VyTxizSz2c5z04rD03EFwqOr6YBWho2Nl0qWslL9EVk&paipv=0&source=48 https://newtelegraphng.com/judgement-on-abia-guber-poll-dead-on-arrival-umeh-kalu/ |
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Ibrahim Lamido of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the Sokoto East Senate seat at the National Assembly. https://punchng.com/apcs-ibrahim-lamido-wins-sokoto-east-senate-seat/ 10 Likes 1 Share
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The Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, has claimed that some political actors in Abia State attempted to bribe the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nnenna Otti, to compromise the outcome of the March 18 governorship poll in Abia State where she officiated as the Returning Officer. The university wrote this on its website on Wednesday when it updated Otti’s profile as the eighth Vice Chancellor of the university. According to the post, Oti’s insistence on the rule of the game saved the situation in Abia as she resisted pressures to compromise. The post read:”Oti was the returning officer in the Abia state governorship election and was hailed for the key role she played in ensuring that the election outcome was not compromised, despite attempts and pressure from political actors in the state to bribe her”. Professor Oti during the collation of results at the INEC headquarters in Umuahia, intermittently said that the” pastor and mother” in her would not allow her to compromise the poll result. ” I will do right by God and man”, she thundered, declaring that nobody would compel her to do the wrong. But for her insistence on the actual number of accredited voters as captured by the Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS machines, the alleged ” 108,000 magical votes” from Obingwa Local Government Area, which eventually came down to 27,664 votes when subjected to BVAS, would have decided the poll in favour of the ruling PDP. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/how-politicians-tried-to-bribe-otti-to-compromise-abia-guber-poll-result-futo/ |
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