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Electoral Act Amendment Backed by Supreme Court Ruling – Jimoh Ibrahim.

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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim of Ondo South has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate is firmly rooted in a prior Supreme Court ruling. He stressed that the legislature simply codified the apex court’s judgment into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking at the University of Fortune in Igbotako, Ondo State, Ibrahim, an ambassador-designate, described the controversy over the amended Act as unnecessary and misplaced.

He noted that the Supreme Court, in Atiku v. INEC (No. 2) delivered on December 29, 2023, settled key issues regarding INEC’s discretionary powers, the validity of election results, locus standi, and the legal status of the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) Portal.

“The Supreme Court outlined what should be reflected in future legislation and gave a roadmap for the National Assembly to act. The Senate simply implemented that judgment. There is no wrongdoing,” he said.

Ibrahim explained that the apex court clarified that the 2022 Electoral Act does not mandate real-time electronic transmission of results, limiting INEC’s discretionary powers. The Senate merely codified this into law to remove ambiguity.

On the IReV Portal, he said the court ruled it is an administrative tool, not legally recognised under the Electoral Act, and explicitly rejected any manipulation of results through technology.

“The Court made it clear that compromised results through technology are unacceptable. The Senate respected this and ensured it is reflected in the law,” Ibrahim added.

He further stressed that under the amended Act, failure to upload results to the IReV Portal in real time does not invalidate an election or manual collation, a position now backed by statute.

Senator Ibrahim assured Nigerians that under Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the legislature remains committed to transparency, accountability, and upholding the principle of separation of powers.

He urged politicians to pursue electoral success through voter support rather than legislative or judicial manoeuvres, asking: “If we do not respect the Supreme Court, who else do we respect?”

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Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.

Key highlights from his address include:

  • Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.

  • Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.

  • Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.

Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.

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‘So Many In A Cell – Gov Bago Breaks Silence On Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has addressed the tragic deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Severe Overcrowding: Governor Bago confirmed that NSCDC holding facilities were severely overcrowded, stating that “so many [were] in a cell” designed for a much smaller capacity.

  • Potential Causes Under Investigation: While highlighting the dangerous overcrowding, the governor also pointed to possible poisoning as a contributing factor, citing the victims’ foam-filled mouths and the presence of chemical substances at the arrest site.

  • Accountability and Autopsies: The state government has suspended the NSCDC Commandant and his team. Investigations, including autopsies and toxicology reports, are being conducted by multiple agencies, including the police and DSS.

  • Call for Calm: Governor Bago ordered the closure of the mining site in question and appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid unrest as the investigation proceeds.

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“POLITICAL BLOODSHED: Notorious Gunmen Assassinate Popular Enugu Politician In Midnight Ambush!”

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Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, a well-known politician in Enugu State also known as Okanga Moo, has been brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Nsukka Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Attack: Oloto was reportedly ambushed and killed on Thursday evening inside his residence located in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka.

  • Confirmation: Social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the tragic incident on Facebook, stating that the politician was brutally attacked and cut into pieces.

  • Police Status: At the time of reporting, the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command has yet to release an official statement.

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