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Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by Wisdom58(f): 6:34am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. The plaintiff, Phillip Undie, had filed the suit on May 21, 2019, asking the court to sack Gbajabiamila as a member of the House of Representatives and disqualify him from contesting the leadership of the lower legislative chamber. Undie had claimed that Gbajabiamila was convicted by the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia in the United States of America in 2007 for fraud and dishonesty and therefore, was not qualified to be elected a member of the National Assembly and a Speaker of the House of Representatives. On June 14, 2019 Undie’s lawyer, Akeem Olasupo announced his withdrawal from the case, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/539/2019. Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Femi Adedeji, queried Olasupo’s decision to withdraw his appearance without withdrawing the case. Lawyers to the other defendants did not oppose Olasupo’s withdrawal as plaintiff’s lawyer, but noted that he ought to have withdrawn the case too. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Ekwo granted Olasupo’s request to withdraw from the case, but noted that: “The plaintiff’s counsel withdrew from the case, but he did not withdraw the case, meaning the case is still before this court,” and adjourned till June 17, 2019. At the resumed hearing of the case, a new lawyer engaged by the plaintiff, S.D Okoro adopted a notice of discontinuance of the suit filed by the plaintiff and prayed the court to strike out the case. Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Adedeji did not oppose the plaintiff’s decision to discontinue the case, but argued that, since parties have joined issues, with the defendants filing counter processes, the appropriate order for the court to make was that of dismissal. Adedeji also urged the court to grant the cost of N1million against the plaintiff. He also prayed for a cost of N1m to be awarded against the plaintiff. Ruling, Justice Ekwo said: “On the last day of hearing of this case, Mr. Okoro appeared for the plaintiff, but there were no processes before the court, showing that there was a change of counsel. “Today (June 24, 2019), I take notice of a process titled ‘change of counsel’ by Mr. Okoro dated June 20, 2019. “Therefore, I am satisfied that Mr. Okoro has authority to represent the plaintiff in this case and therefore, entitled to conduct the case in accordance with the law. Now, Mr. Okoro has adopted the notice of discontinuance, dated June 17, 2019 and this is happening after issues have been joined in the substantive matter. Mr. Okoro is praying that the matter be struck out. Read more here https://thickmatch.com/alleged-fraud-court-makes-final-decision-suit-gbajabiamila/ https://thenationonlineng.net/judge-dismisses-suit-filed-against-gbajabiamila/amp/ 2 Likes
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Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by nony43(m): 6:51am On Jun 26, 2019 |
This one will be swept under the carpet 5 Likes |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by kisszhira(m): 6:52am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Ok. It's normal,this is Nigeria. It's long overdue sef |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by aolawale025: 6:52am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Events have over taken the suit Sad for Nigeria though 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by hightempo(m): 6:55am On Jun 26, 2019 |
K |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by Onyi4live(m): 6:55am On Jun 26, 2019 |
You people should leave our speaker alone already 3 Likes |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by pfadom: 6:55am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Useless people only interested in heating up the polity. Hopeless confusionist. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by Muyiwaipere(m): 6:55am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Okay |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by Nobody: 6:56am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Am sure the Americans would be looking at Nigerians with so much disgust.. If rogues and democracy thieves are Speaker and DSP respectively, it goes to show this is not the right country for the upright and integrity personified few. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by nairalee(m): 6:56am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Hey Magomago Don enter o. Nigerians are truly fantastically corrupt 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by olmyde(m): 6:57am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Some people just file suit, just because they have money and waste time of court and get headline news coverage. The plaintiff should be sent to prison for hate 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by jayson87: 6:57am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Fraudsters are taking the helm of leadershi! Nigeria and Nigerians wake-up. |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by hisgrace090: 6:58am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Is he saying that Mr gbaja's hand is now clean or afread of the system? |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by McAustin92(m): 6:58am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Being a Nigerian had been my worst nightmare ever,I can't afford my offspring to pass through this same shit ,glorified fraudsters and thieves parading em selves as politicians walking freely,still dem are disturbing boyz trying to make a living for street 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:59am On Jun 26, 2019 |
We will be waiting patiently.... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by ikombe: 7:00am On Jun 26, 2019 |
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Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by Lanre4uonly(m): 7:01am On Jun 26, 2019 |
It is well. |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by hannysur8(m): 7:06am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Gbada for Governor 2023 |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by Sofistcatdmoron: 7:08am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Some people are jealous of his remarkable achievements most likely the people that thinks they own Nigeria and every sector of our economy 2 Likes |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by israelmao(m): 7:10am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Story for another |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by maestroferddi: 7:13am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Predictable.... After four years, maybe I will start taking Nigerian judiciary seriously again. |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by 88natzy(m): 7:13am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Boy boy |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by LordTrezy(m): 7:14am On Jun 26, 2019 |
McAustin92:Frustrated soul... go and raise your kids in Cameroon or Burundi. 4 Likes
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Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by IamPatriotic(m): 7:17am On Jun 26, 2019 |
nony43: Next time, read before you comment, in order to safe your some embarrassment 3 Likes |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by tstx(m): 7:17am On Jun 26, 2019 |
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Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by dazojay(m): 7:22am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Good morning |
Re: Alleged Fraud: Court Makes Final Decision On Suit Against Gbajabiamila by TRUSTEDGUY: 7:22am On Jun 26, 2019 |
Are all politians not thieves? Where was INEC when Honourable became dishonorable in the US. Well na naija we dey any nonsense goes. |
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