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Labour Party And Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Dismissed From Lagos Election Case

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Labour Party And Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Dismissed From Lagos Election Case....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has taken a significant step in the case involving Olajide Adediran, commonly known as Jandor, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his opposition to the 2023 gubernatorial election results. The tribunal has ruled against the Labour Party and its candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, in favor of Jandor’s petition challenging the reelection of Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as Lagos State’s governor and deputy governor, respectively.

Justice Arum Ashom, the tribunal’s chairman, made the announcement during Monday’s proceedings after all lawyers and parties in the case had presented themselves. The tribunal decided to deliver its judgment on the PDP’s case before addressing the Labour Party’s candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s petition. The tribunal panel includes Justice Mikail Abdullahi and Justice Igho Braimoh.

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Justice Abdullahi, in his judgment, initially focused on the preliminary objections raised by the parties involved. One of the key objections was whether Lagos State’s Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, should be considered a separate and distinct candidate from Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor. The tribunal addressed this issue, referring to previous cases, and concluded that a deputy governor and governor are not separate candidates and are not required to pay separate security deposits.

Jandor had included the Labour Party’s candidate, Rhodes-Vivour, as a respondent in his petition. The tribunal agreed with the objections raised, stating that a petition is meant to be filed between the winner and the loser of an election, not between two individuals who both lost. As a result, the tribunal upheld the preliminary objection, striking out Rhodes-Vivour’s name from Jandor’s petition and removing all evidence and exhibits related to him from the records.

Similarly, the tribunal ruled that the Labour Party, the 6th respondent, should not have been made a respondent in Jandor and the PDP’s petition, leading to the removal of the party’s name and all related evidence and exhibits from the tribunal’s records.

However, the tribunal did not agree with the objections raised by the APC and its candidate, arguing that the misjoinder of the Labour Party and its candidate was a ground for striking out the petition. The tribunal clarified that while the 5th respondent’s name had been struck out, the misjoinder issue did not warrant striking out the entire petition; instead, the appropriate action was to remove the parties’ names.

The judgment is still ongoing at the time of this report.

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THE ULTIMATE SHUTOUT: APC Sweeps All Chairmanship Seats Across Ebonyi In Dramatic Poll Outcome!.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured all 13 chairmanship positions and 171 councillorship seats contested in the Ebonyi State local government election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

One of the prominent winners was Osborn Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who emerged chairman-elect of Ohaozara Local Government Area.

Other APC candidates declared winners included Peace Agwu in Ishielu, Paul Ituma in Ohaukwu, Friday Nwuhuo in Ezza North and Chinedu Mkpuma in Ezza South.

Chidi Nwode won in Ikwo, while Timothy Nwachi emerged victorious in Afikpo. Ikechukwu Ogbofia secured Onicha, Michael Kalu Anyim won Ivo, and Simeon Onuoha was declared elected in Edda.

The other winners were Helen Aduga in Izzi, Chidiebere Alo in Abakaliki and Chibueze Odigwe in Ebonyi Local Government Area.

Speaking after announcing the results, Enyi described the election as peaceful and free, stressing that candidates from other political parties also took part.

He praised residents who participated in the poll, saying their turnout demonstrated their commitment to exercising their constitutional rights.

The EBSIEC chairman also commended security agencies for providing the necessary support before and during the election.

Following his declaration, Umahi thanked the electoral commission for what he described as the transparent and peaceful conduct of the election.

The Ohaozara chairman-elect said his administration would focus on improving rural communities, empowering young people and transforming agriculture.

The state APC chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, described the party’s performance as a reflection of its growing political influence in Ebonyi.

Emegha said the sweeping victory showed that the APC was gaining wider acceptance among residents, adding that the party was well positioned for the 2027 general elections.

He expressed confidence that the party would replicate its local government election success at the next general election.

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MAINSTREAM OR BUST: APC Chieftain Drops Hard Truths On Why Ndigbo Must Stop Sitting On The Political Fence! .

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  • The Cost of Isolation: An APC chieftain, Ikenna Azomchine, has cautioned that the south-eastern region’s self-imposed political alienation from President Bola Tinubu’s administration is deeply disadvantageous to the Igbo nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • A Shift Toward Collaboration: Speaking during a regional mobilization tour in Nibo, Anambra State, Azomchine emphasized that meaningful progress and a future path to the presidency rely on active engagement and collaboration with the federal government rather than opposition or confrontation.

    • Acknowledging Policy Shifts: Reflecting on his own years in opposition, Azomchine noted that he previously criticized the administration’s policies, but commended the president for listening to feedback and making necessary policy adjustments.

    • Tangible Benefits: He highlighted that the current administration has delivered increased federal appointments and vital infrastructural projects to Igboland compared to previous eras.

    • Building Broad Alliances: Azomchine concluded that no single geopolitical zone possesses the unilateral capacity to produce a president, underscoring the necessity of building strong political bridges across Nigeria’s diverse regions to achieve national aspirations.

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‘NOWHERE TO RUN’: NAF Escalates Air Patrols And Strikes To Flush Out Criminal Enclaves.

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up its aerial campaigns targeting terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across the North-West, reinforced by an expanded air presence in Sokoto State to bolster joint security efforts.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an official update shared via its verified social media channel, the NAF stated that this strategic deployment is designed to strengthen aerial surveillance, maintain constant pressure on criminal networks, and improve the operational response time of security forces.

Given that criminal elements frequently exploit challenging terrains and mobility to evade ground troops, the deployment of rapid air assets aims to locate, disrupt, and restrict enemy movement. This approach provides ground forces with critical tactical advantages through improved air-ground coordination.

The initiative reflects the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to maintain a mission-ready and highly professional force working closely with sister services. The NAF reaffirmed its dedication to utilizing air power to protect citizens, dismantle criminal syndicates, and restore lasting stability to the region.

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