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Peter Obi addresses Supreme Court judgement, calls it ‘breach of confidence’

Peter Obi berates the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Bola Tinubu‘s election as Nigeria’s president, stating that it erodes citizens’ confidence in the judiciary. A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeals of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, who challenged Tinubu’s victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). Obi criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling, claiming that it disregarded crucial evidence, which further undermines the public’s trust in the judiciary. He made this announcement on Monday during a World Press Conference held at the LP campaign headquarters in Abuja. Peter Obi ‘s stance on Supreme Court judgement “Without equivocation, this judgment amounts to a total breach of the confidence the Nigerian people have in our judiciary. To that extent, it is a show of unreasonable force against the very Nigerian people from whom the power of the Constitution derives.” “This Supreme Court ruling may represent the state of the law in 2023 but not the present demand for substantive justice. The judgment mixed principles and precepts. “Indeed, the rationale and premise of the Supreme Court judgment, have become clearer in the light of the deep revealing and troubling valedictory remarks by Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad, (JSC) on Friday 27th October 2023.” Note to Supporters “Where the value and import of the recent Supreme Court ruling ends is where our commitment to a New Nigeria begins. Our mission and mandate remain unchanged. From the very onset, our mission has been more about enthroning a new Nigeria.” “It is a new nation where things work, where the country is led from its present waste and consumption orientation to a production-driven economy. Our commitment is to a nation anchored on the principles of prudent management of resources to quickly pull millions out of multidimensional poverty, ensuring transparency and accountability in the equitable distribution of opportunities, resources, and privileges. “In the new Nigeria, we aim to address all unmet needs by showing compassion for all those left behind by the present system.”

Peter Obi speaks on absence at Supreme Court during Tinubu’s victory

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25th general elections, Peter Obi clarifies his absence at the Supreme Court during Tinubu’s victory. It would be recalled that the Supreme Court decisively rejected all the arguments put forth by Atiku and the PDP against Tinubu. It encompassed issues of eligibility, compliance with the Electoral Act, securing 25% of the votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and allegations of electoral misconduct. Speaking on his absence, Peter Obi cited a pre-scheduled international trip as the reason for his inability to attend. He made this announcement on Monday during a World Press Conference held at the LP campaign headquarters in Abuja. “About a fortnight ago, I was traveling abroad on a prior scheduled engagement when I received the notice that the Supreme Court would give judgment on 26th October 2023 on our challenge to the ruling of the Presidential Election Petitions Court. That judgment has since been delivered as scheduled. “The leadership of the Labour Party has already pronounced its position on the judgment. As someone who has previously benefited from the rulings of the Supreme Court on electoral matters, I have, after a period of deep and sober reflection, decided to personally and formally react to the recent judgment as most Nigerians have. Because we are confronted with very weighty issues of national interest, I will speak forthrightly.” More details later …

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Taliban supreme leader claims lives of Afghan women now better after banning girls from school

The supreme leader of the Taliban has claimed his government has taken the necessary steps for ‘the betterment of women’s lives’ in Afghanistan. Under the regime, which swept back to power in August 2021, women are banned from public life and work and girls’ education is severely curtailed.

Taliban women gather to pray (Source: Crisis goup) The statement from Hibatullah Akhundzada was made public on Sunday ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, which will be celebrated later this week in Afghanistan and other Islamic countries. Mr Akhundzada, an Islamic scholar, rarely appears in public or leaves the Taliban heartland in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province. He surrounds himself with other religious scholars and allies who oppose education and work for women. In his Eid message, he said that under the rule of the Islamic Emirate, concrete measures have been taken to save women from many traditional oppressions, including forced marriages, ‘and their Shariah rights have been protected’. Moreover, ‘necessary steps have been taken for the betterment of women as half of society in order to provide them with a comfortable and prosperous life according to the Islamic Shariah’, his message added. Lately, Mr Akhundzada appears to have taken a stronger hand in directing domestic policy, banning girls’ education after the sixth grade and barring Afghan women from public life and work, especially for nongovernmental organisations and the United Nations The message was distributed in five languages: Arabic, Dari, English, Pashto and Urdu. Mr Akhundzada said the negative aspects of the previous 20-year occupation related to women’s wearing of the hijab and ‘misguidance’ will end soon. ‘The status of women as a free and dignified human being has been restored and all institutions have been obliged to help women in securing marriage, inheritance and other rights,’ he added. Despite initial promises of a more moderate rule than during their previous stint in power in the 1990s, the Taliban have imposed harsh measures since seizing Afghanistan in August 2021 as Nato forces were pulling out. They have barred women from public spaces, like parks and gyms, and cracked down on media freedoms. The measures have triggered a fierce international uproar, increasing the country’s isolation at a time when its economy has collapsed – and worsening a humanitarian crisis. Mr Akhundzada reiterated his call for other countries to stop interfering in Afghanistan’s internal affairs. He said the Taliban government wants good political and economic relations with the world, especially with Islamic countries, and has fulfilled its responsibility in this regard. His message also condemned Israel’s behaviour towards Palestinians and called on the people and government of Sudan to set aside their differences and work together for unity and brotherhood.

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Supreme Court throws out PDP’s suit against Shettima

On Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to disqualify the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the vice-president-elect, Kashim Shettima, from the 2023 presidential election. The apex court affirmed the eligibility of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the presidential race held on February 25.

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Source: Google PDP’s Lawsuit Against Shettima The PDP had appealed the decision in case number SC/CV/501/2023, claiming that Tinubu should be disqualified due to Shettima’s dual nomination for both the Borno Central Senatorial seat and the Vice Presidential position. According to the PDP, this double nomination violated several sections of the Electoral Act of 2022, as amended, including Sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1) and (2). The PDP requested the court to invalidate Tinubu and Shettima’s candidacies and also asked for an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove their names from the list of nominated or sponsored candidates eligible to participate in the presidential election. Opposing the plaintiff’s argument, Lateef Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), contended that the PDP should have remained a bystander regardless of its grievances regarding how the APC nominated its candidates. “It is abundantly clear that the Appellant in the totality of its position in the instant case, is peeping and poke-nosing into the affairs of another party as a busybody and meddlesome interloper,” he said. Supreme Court’s Verdict In a unanimous decision made by a panel of five judges, the court declared that the appeal brought by the PDP to challenge the validity of the Tinubu/Shettima ticket had no merit. Justice Adamu Jauro delivered the lead judgment, upholding the previous rulings of the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court in Abuja, which had both dismissed the case. The court stated that the plaintiff did not have the legal right to interfere in the internal affairs of the APC, which had nominated Tinubu and Shettima as its candidates for the election, and thus dismissed the appeal. The court described the appeal as an intrusive and interfering action by a meddlesome outsider, emphasizing that the law does not allow a political party to meddle in the internal affairs of another party. The court agreed with the respondents’ argument that section 285 (14) (c) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and section 149 of the Electoral Act of 2022 did not give them the legal right to question Shettima’s candidature based on double nomination. The apex court held that section 84 of the Electoral Act only granted the right to challenge a party’s nomination to an aspirant who had participated in the party’s primary election. Furthermore, the court maintained that the PDP failed to prove that its rights were threatened and could not establish the harm it suffered as a result of the APC’s nomination. Moreover, the apex court criticized the PDP for filing a frivolous appeal. The court affirmed that the evidence presented indicated that Shettima had properly withdrawn as the APC candidate in the Borno senatorial election on July 6, 2022. Justice Jaurosaid, “From the trial court, down to this court, it has been a waste of precious judicial time.” He admonished counsel to advise their clients “against filing this sort of suit in future.” It further awarded in favour of the respondents, the sum of N2 Million damages against the PDP.

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Pastor ridiculed as prophecy about Tinubu, Supreme Court ruling fail (Video)

A yet-to-be-identified pastor faces backlash as his prophecy about the president-elect, Bola Tinubu failed to come to pass. The preacher had prophesied that the Supreme Court would rule in the favour of the opposition parties, PDP and Labour Party on May 26.

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Source: Instagram In his words, “On May 26, the Lord to me specifically that court is going to make a statement that will favour Labour Party and PDP. The statement is going to make the inauguration to become ceremonial. Those that hate rigging will rejoice.” Unfortunately, the prophecy turned out to be a fake as the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the suit by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking the disqualification of the ticket that produced the president-elect, Bola Tinubu and the vice-president-elect, Kashim Shettima in the 2023 presidential election.

The president-elect of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: LindaIkejiblog Source: Instagram Reactions trailing prophecy about Tinubu Zayxon_tech wrote: “So many prophecies about this election were not true, so why would we believe your own? You pastors in this country are just scammers” Itisugochukwu penned: “I don’t understand how lord is telling different pastors different things 😮😮😮 God sef don weak for Naija matter 😢” Joepearl1 noted: “We as Nigerians don’t even need a prophet to tell us that 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️” Abolade_ogedengbe_m noted: “Leeeemao 😂. Pastor na gbaladun imamu na barawo 😂” Watch the video below …

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“I will govern with the fear of God” – Governor Adeleke reacts after Supreme Court ruling

Governor Ademola Adeleke has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling with an assurance to govern the people with the fear of God. Recall that in the late hours of yesterday afternoon, the Supreme Court led by Justice Emmanuel Agim, dismissed an appeal against Ademola Adeleke’s election victory by Adegboyega Oyetola, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Reacting to the judgment, Governor Adeleke expressed gratitude to God while assuring the people of his good ruling. Adeleke while speaking in his hometown, Ede, described the judgment as “a historic landmark in the history of Osun politics”. “Today is the day our God ordained to stand his authority as the owner and giver of power,” he also said. He added, “Today is that moment when the will of the people ordained by God survived the anti-masses plot of powerful forces. We, therefore celebrate God almighty. We dedicate today’s victory to Him. State power is of God and he bestowed it on whoever he wishes. “I will remain God’s driven, divinely inspired, I will govern with the fear of God. Our governorship is an affirmation that we are for the people, by the people,” he promised. Commending the court and the judges who judged the case in his favor, he said, “Integrity of my lord justice, your affirmation for the truth and people’s will, consolidate and strengthen our democracy. On behalf of the Osun people, we appreciate you and adore your love for justice and equity. Challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy”. He continued, “I commit myself to more expanded delivery of good governance, in me, you will find a true pro-people governor. I seek the support of all Osun residents and citizens, in respective of party affiliations. This is our state and we must join hands to develop it. “My appreciation goes to my family. My wives, Titi and Ngozi, and children. To all Imole in Nigeria and abroad. Thank you for standing by me. I want to thank my brother and sister. “My people of Osun State, the good job continues, we wrap up the implementation of our five points agenda. We shall focus on grassroots development. We shall embark on the agricultural revival of our dear state. Our policies shall fight poverty, insecurity, unemployment, and underdevelopment. You shall truthfully feel and enjoy the dividend of democracy.”

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“Shock them like high tension”-Davido celebrates Adeleke’s Supreme Court ruling

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed his joy over the Supreme Court’s verdict affirming his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the validly elected Governor of Osun State. In a lead judgement delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the court dismissed an appeal against Ademola Adeleke’s election victory by Adegboyega Oyetola, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Reacting to the verdict, Davido took to Twitter to mock oppositions with a line from a track in his latest album, Timeless.

He tweeted; “We go dey shock them like high-tension As soon as the news of Davido celebrating Adeleke’s Supreme Court ruling hit the internet, fans took to social media to express their excitement and congratulate the Adeleke family on their victory. Many fans retweeted Davido’s tweet and expressed their joy at the ruling. One Twitter user, @Tshydo, wrote; “This is a win for democracy. Congratulations to Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the entire Osun state.” Another fan, @Chiamaka_Ebo, said; “The people have spoken, and their voice has been heard. Congratulations to Governor Adeleke and the people of Osun state.” Some fans also praised Davido for being a supportive family member and using his platform to promote the success of his uncle. One Twitter user, @Phreedah, tweeted; “Davido is a true supporter of his family. He celebrates their victories as if they were his own. That’s the kind of energy we need in this world.” The ruling of the Supreme Court in favour of Governor Adeleke has generated a lot of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians commending the judiciary for upholding justice and fairness in the country. See below; We go Dey shock dem like high tension!! @AAdeleke_01 🇳🇬🙏🏾💡 pic.twitter.com/qgnqlHZpJs — Davido (@davido) May 9, 2023

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Davido prays as Supreme Court sets to determine his uncle, Ademola Adeleke’s fate

Popular Nigerian hip hop artist Davido, whose real name is Davido Adedeji Adeleke, has expressed his hopes for a positive outcome as the Supreme Court hearing on the Osun State Gubernatorial election commences today. In a tweet earlier today, the father of three urged the court to declare his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the legal winner of the election.

The tweet read, “Osun State Election Petition hearing comes up at the Supreme Court today. We look forward to the judicial affirmation of @AAdeleke_01 (The people’s) mandate. The hardest part is done, winning a free and fair election. May God let the court do the right thing.” Davido’s tweet has generated a lot of reactions from his fans and followers on social media. Many of them have expressed their support for the Adeleke family and urged the court to do the right thing. One fan wrote; “We are praying for a free and fair verdict from the Supreme Court. We believe that justice will prevail, and your uncle will be declared as the rightful winner of the Osun State Gubernatorial election.” Another fan said; “We are confident that the court will do the right thing. The people of Osun State have spoken, and they have chosen Ademola Adeleke as their leader. We hope that the court will uphold their decision.”

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Supreme court admits CJN travelled to UK, but says he never met with Tinubu

The Supreme Court on Friday, March 24, admitted that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, travelled to the United Kingdom (UK).

It was earlier alleged that the CJN travelled to the UK for a purported meeting with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, in London. Debunking the claim, the Supreme Court stated that the CJN only travelled to the UK for medicals and never met with Tinubu. The Supreme Court’s spokesperson, Festus Akande told Premium Times that the CJN only travelled out of Nigeria briefly to London on 18 March for medical care. He added that the CJN was accompanied by NJC’s Secretary, Gambo Saleh.

Akande added; “On 23 March, the CJN returned from his medical trip to London and later reported in the office (in Abuja), where he worked till 8p.m. “The only time the CJN travelled earlier this year was on 25 January, when he travelled for Lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia. He returned on 29 January 2023.”

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Supreme Court orders all old naira notes to remain in circulation

The Supreme Court has on Friday nullified the ban imposed on old N200, N500, and N1000 notes.

The FG’s policy to redesign the naira was also overturned by the Supreme Court in a decision issued today, March 3. The court deemed it to be a violation of the 1999 Constitution of the country. The seven-judge panel of the supreme court unanimously declared that the old banknotes should continue to be accepted as legal tender until December 31, 2023.

It was declared that the old Naira notes should coexist along with the new currencies. The apex court faulted President Muhammadu Buhari for implementing the demonization strategy without consulting the Federal Executive Council, the Council of States, the Civil Society, and other important stakeholders

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