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CJN warns tribunal members: “I will not accept recklessness.”

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has stated that he will not tolerate any recklessness or abuse of power or public trust on the part of judicial officers.
Ariwoola made the remarks on Monday during the inauguration of members of the 2023 Election Petition Tribunals in Abuja.
“Your lordships should consider yourselves fortunate to have been entrusted with the enormous task of deciding the fate of those running for various political offices in the country in 2023.”
“While you are not known to have supernatural abilities to perform miracles, I can assure you that society will certainly expect the impossible from you as members of Election Petition Tribunals.”
As a result, I will not tolerate any recklessness, abuse of power, or breach of public trust.
This is a rare opportunity, and you must make the most of it.”
“There is virtually nothing that has not been seen or heard before,” the CJN continued, “but you should be prepared to see and hear more, especially as you begin to adjudicate on election matters in 2023.
“Although I rejoice with you on this very important appointment, I also sympathize with you for the numerous difficulties, inconveniences, verbal assaults, and other unflattering remarks that will be made about you by various litigants.”
We are all human, no doubt, but you demonstrate your humanity by doing extraordinary things that others would say you cannot do.
“That is what distinguishes those with integrity and a burning desire to succeed from those with an unenviable pedigree and a dysfunctional moral compass.”
He stated that trust is a burden, but that judicial officers must discharge it with the utmost sincerity, honesty, and transparency because conscience is an open wound that can only be healed by the truth.
“You must rise above any emotion that may arise during the course of your adjudication in the various tribunals.”
“There is no doubt that temptations, tribulations, intimidation, and even outright blackmail will be unleashed on you; however, as thoroughbred Judicial Officers, you must gird your loins to rise above them and do what will earn you accolades from your Creator, as well as the court of public opinion.”
“There is no mountain too high to climb, and no goal too difficult to achieve as long as you are determined.”
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‘We’re Going To Copy Amaechi’s Definition Of Brother For 2027 Election’ – Wike

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that Rivers State’s political coalition will adopt Rotimi Amaechi’s past philosophy of “brotherhood” to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking on Saturday in the Ikwerre Local Government Area, Wike referenced Amaechi’s rationale from the 2015 election—where Amaechi argued that brotherhood isn’t about blood ties but shared support, choosing Muhammadu Buhari over Goodluck Jonathan. Wike intends to apply this exact logic against Amaechi, who is now a vice-presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Wike criticized Amaechi’s record as Minister of Transportation, claiming he neglected Rivers State while funneling the University of Transportation project to Daura in Katsina State in a failed bid for higher office. In contrast, Wike praised President Tinubu for recognizing the state, pointing to recent federal appointments of University of Port Harcourt and University of Environment vice-chancellors as proof that Tinubu is the true “brother” deserving of their votes in 2027.

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You Lack The Capacity: Wike Dismisses Critics Claiming Rainbow Coalition Will Cost Tinubu Votes

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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims by certain governors that the Rainbow Coalition will diminish President Bola Tinubu’s vote count in the 2027 elections, arguing that those critics simply lack electoral capacity. Speaking at a grand reception hosted by the coalition in Rivers State on Saturday, Wike asserted that the alliance will instead boost the president’s numbers and challenged the complaining governors’ past performance in 2023. Meanwhile, some APC governors have reportedly voiced concerns to President Tinubu that the coalition could fracture the ruling party’s support base and jeopardize candidates running for National Assembly seats.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Casual & Conversational FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has hit back at governors who claim his Rainbow Coalition will hurt President Tinubu’s chances in 2027, bluntly stating that anyone warning against it just doesn’t have the capacity to deliver votes. At a reception in Rivers State, Wike insisted the coalition will actually increase Tinubu’s support and told his critics to come learn how it’s done. Behind the scenes, however, some APC governors are reportedly worried the initiative might split the party’s votes and cause trouble for other candidates down the ballot.

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  • Wike Fires Back: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed governors warning that the Rainbow Coalition will hurt President Tinubu’s 2027 votes, claiming those critics lack political capacity.

  • Boost, Not Reduction: Speaking in Rivers State, Wike insisted the coalition will increase Tinubu’s votes and challenged critics to look at their own weak 2023 election results.

  • APC Governors Concerned: Despite Wike’s defense, several APC governors have reportedly expressed worries to the president that the coalition could split party votes and threaten National Assembly candidates.

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Haaland Keeps Rolling: Star Striker Fires Manchester City To Third Consecutive Victory.

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Manchester City maintained their 100% start to the Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Coventry City, courtesy of an Erling Haaland header. The match featured debut appearances for marquee signing Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Fulham to hand manager Pierre Sage his first victory, while Brighton salvaged a 1-1 draw against Leeds United thanks to a late Luka Vuskovic header. Tottenham Hotspur’s early-season struggles continued with a scoreless draw against Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland earned a late 1-1 draw with Brentford via an Enzo Le Fee penalty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Casual & Conversational Erling Haaland kept Manchester City rolling with the only goal in a 1-0 win against Coventry City, keeping their perfect record intact on a day that saw big-money signing Enzo Fernandez make his debut. Crystal Palace pulled off an exciting 3-2 comeback against Fulham for Pierre Sage’s first win as manager, and Brighton grabbed a late 1-1 draw with Leeds. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s expensive squad drew blanks in a 0-0 stalemate with Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland bounced back to draw 1-1 with Brentford thanks to a clutch late penalty from Enzo Le Fee.

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  • Manchester City 1 – 0 Coventry City: Haaland’s header keeps City perfect as £125m signing Fernandez makes his debut.

  • Crystal Palace 3 – 2 Fulham: Palace fights back twice to hand Pierre Sage his first win.

  • Brighton 1 – 1 Leeds United: Vuskovic rescues a late point for the Seagulls.

  • Tottenham 0 – 0 Nottingham Forest: Spurs’ winless streak continues after a frustrating scoreless draw.

  • Sunderland 1 – 1 Brentford: Le Fee’s late penalty seals a valuable point for the Black Cats.

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