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Edo Guber: Court Dismisses Suit Against PDP Candidate Asue Ighodalo
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit aimed at preventing Barrister Asue Ighodalo from being presented as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The lawsuit, filed by aggrieved PDP governorship aspirant Anselm Ojeizu, was deemed premature as it was initiated on March 6, before exhausting the party’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms.
In his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Egwuatu stated that Ojeizu had failed to utilize the mandatory internal processes of the PDP to address his grievances before approaching the court. He concurred with Ighodalo’s lead counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, that bypassing the PDP’s Appeal Panel constituted a breach of the party’s rules.
Ojeizu had sought an order to cancel the February 22 primary election that declared Ighodalo as the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate, citing violations of the Electoral Act 2022 and PDP guidelines. He alleged that a fake delegates list was used during the primary election at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
However, Justice Egwuatu emphasized that all aggrieved aspirants must comply with internal dispute resolution procedures before taking legal action. He referenced Supreme Court decisions underscoring the necessity of adhering to such procedural requirements.
Ighodalo, a lawyer and investment banker, emerged as the PDP’s governorship candidate on February 22, securing 577 votes. He defeated several other aspirants, who each received zero votes, with six votes voided out of the 585 accredited delegates. The Chief Returning Officer of the Edo PDP Gubernatorial Primaries and Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, declared Ighodalo the winner.
Ighodalo is believed to be the preferred candidate of Governor Obaseki.
Guillermo Hoyos has said his long-standing friendship with Lionel Messi will not influence his decisions after being named head coach of Inter Miami CF.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Hoyos was unveiled on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the club confirmed the departure of Javier Mascherano due to personal reasons. Mascherano had led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title just four months earlier.
The Argentine coach previously served as the club’s sporting director and shares a relationship with Messi that dates back over 20 years, beginning at FC Barcelona’s youth academy.
However, speaking at his first press conference, Hoyos stressed that personal ties would not affect his professional duties.
He said their friendship is “non-negotiable,” but added that it would not translate into special treatment or constant oversight on the pitch.
While the club initially described him as an interim coach for upcoming matches, later updates referred to him as head coach, suggesting a more formal role.
Hoyos is expected to remain in charge until mid-year, before a new technical structure is introduced ahead of the Leagues Cup in August.
Inter Miami CF currently sit third in the MLS Eastern Conference after seven matches, keeping them in strong early-season form.
Messi, captain of Argentina’s World Cup-winning side, remains central to the club’s ambitions as they continue their push for more silverware under new leadership.
FIFA has announced plans to introduce a halftime show during the 2026 World Cup final, marking the first time entertainment of this kind will feature in the tournament’s history.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Showunmi, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is well positioned to clinch the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a post on social media, Showunmi said Atiku’s political strength and preparedness give him an advantage in the emerging contest, while noting that former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi could emerge as his strongest rival.
He also observed growing political dissatisfaction across parts of the country, particularly in the North, saying both rural and urban voters are increasingly aggrieved.
According to him, these sentiments could significantly influence the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
Showunmi warned political actors against neglecting loyal supporters, noting that shifting alliances could reshape the political landscape ahead of the polls.
He further described Atiku as fully committed and actively preparing for the race.
Highlighting key regions to watch, he said the South-East may play a decisive role, while the South-West remains unpredictable, and the North-Central could serve as a critical swing zone in the election.
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