The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a pre-election lawsuit initiated by former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Court Ruling and Withdrawal

• Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order to strike out the case after Amaechi’s legal counsel, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, formally moved a motion to withdraw the suit.

• Okutepa informed the court that the parties involved had settled their differences, leading to an application for the discontinuance of the legal proceedings.

Background of the Dispute

• The lawsuit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1215/2026, challenged the primary election that resulted in Atiku Abubakar becoming the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

• Amaechi had previously requested the court to set aside the ADC presidential primary held on May 25, 2026, claiming that he was the rightful winner.

• Furthermore, he had sought orders to restrain Abubakar from presenting himself as the ADC presidential candidate and to prevent the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing him as such.

• The suit also demanded that the party be mandated to conduct a fresh primary election within 14 days, in accordance with the Electoral Act, the ADC constitution, and party guidelines.

Paul Ibe, media aide to 2027 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the federal government’s handling of the death of Mary Habila. He contends that the Nigerian police have a legal obligation to conduct a comprehensive criminal investigation and a Coroner’s inquest to determine the medical cause and circumstances surrounding her death.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key Arguments

• Government Responsibility: Ibe asserts that under Nigerian law, the government must treat any sudden, suspicious, or unnatural death as a crime against the state.

• Investigative Obligation: He argues that the government’s duty to investigate such deaths cannot be blocked or halted by the deceased’s family.

• Failure to Act: Ibe claims the government failed in its responsibilities regarding the death, which occurred at the Uburu residence of Works Minister David Umahi.

• Forensic Concerns: He questioned the absence of a state-conducted autopsy, stating that without one, it is impossible to determine the cause of death or identify potential foul play, negligence, or torture.

• Required Procedures: Ibe maintains that in such cases, the police are required to secure the scene, gather forensic evidence, and question all involved parties.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has commended President Bola Tinubu for choosing to retain Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Governor Zulum made these remarks after the President officially presented the certificate confirming Shettima as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key Highlights of Zulum’s Statement

• Historic Significance: Zulum emphasized that this is the first time an individual from Borno State and the Northeast has achieved the office of the Vice President and been renominated for a potential second term.

• Appreciation and Future Visit: Zulum expressed gratitude to the President on behalf of the Northeast region and noted that the President has approved a formal “thank-you” visit from representatives of the northeastern states, which is being planned for next week.

• Regional Unity: Representing the Northern states’ governors, Zulum noted that while the position is held by a son of Borno, it is recognized as belonging to Northern Nigeria as a whole, and he thanked the region for their continued acceptance of Shettima.

• Reflecting on the Past: Governor Zulum remarked that the region had previously come close to achieving this level of representation during the era of Baba Gana Kingibe, but they were unable to secure it at that time.