“Sanwo-Olu and his wife had invalid voter cards but were allowed to vote” ― Witness tells tribunal

"Sanwo-Olu and his wife had invalid voter cards but were allowed to vote" ― Witness tells tribunal

As the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal continue to admit witnesses, an agent for the Labour Party, Mr Dayo Israel, appeared before the tribunal on Tuesday and gave a shocking revelation that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his wife, Ibijoke, had invalid voter cards but were allowed to cast their votes in the March 18 governorship election. GistReel reports that the Labour Party’s candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, is seeking to nullify Sanwo-Olu’s return as Lagos governor.

"Sanwo-Olu and his wife had invalid voter cards but were allowed to vote" ― Witness tells tribunal

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Israel, who monitored Unit 006, Ward 15, Lagos Island Local Government, provided this testimony as part of the petition filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The witness told the court that he observed the card reader indicating that Sanwo-Olu and his wife had invalid cards, yet they were still permitted to vote, which he considered a violation of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s electoral process. “I observed that the card reader showed their cards to be invalid but Sanwo-Olu and his wife were allowed to cast their votes and this is against INEC’s electoral process,” he said Under cross-examination from counsel to INEC, Charles Edosomwan, Israel alleged that he was beaten up by All Progressives Congress supporters on election day. He claimed to have recognised them as APC supporters based on their language and stated that they threatened to beat up voters who did not vote for the APC. He said, “I am not a member of the Labour Party, but I was assigned as an agent. When the APC thugs recognised me as an LP agent, they beat me up. They also said if voters did not vote for APC, they would beat them too.” Israel further described the incident, stating that four individuals attacked him during the casting of votes, but he managed to escape, changed his clothes to disguise himself, and returned to monitor the vote counting. The witness also highlighted cases of multiple voting at the polling unit, noting that INEC officials failed to intervene despite witnessing the irregularities. The hearing on the petition has been adjourned until July 3, when the proceedings will continue.

Enugu Tribunal orders Peter Mbah to appear before it over alleged NYSC certificate forgery

Enugu Tribunal orders Mbah to appear before it over alleged certificate forgery

The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has ordered Governor Peter Mbah to appear before it tomorrow, Friday, over the alleged forgery of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, discharge certificate. This is coming after an application was made by the candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Elder Christopher Agu through its counsel, Barr Alex Amujiogo, claiming that Mbah was not qualified to contest the election.

Enugu Tribunal orders Mbah to appear before it over alleged certificate forgery

Present Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah At the resumed hearing, the PRP’s counsel, Amujiogo told the tribunal that Mbah was supposed to be in court as a subpoenaed witness. He, however, said from the affidavit deposed to by the bailiff of the Tribunal, it had been difficult to serve Mbah the summon. Amujiogo then moved an application, urging the Tribunal to grant a substituted service of the summon on Mbah through his counsel. Although the application was opposed by the three respondents, the INEC, Mbah as well as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the grounds that it was supposed to come by way of motion, supported by an affidavit during pre-trial session, they were overruled by the Tribunal. Chairman of the Panel, Justice K. M. Akano ordered that the subpoena be served on Mbah through his counsel and that he should appear before the Tribunal tomorrow, June 23, 2023. Earlier, the PRP guber candidate during the election, Agu, had also testified before the Tribunal as PW2. An official of the NYSC from the National Secretariat, Abuja, Barr. Aliu Muhammed, who also appeared on behalf of the Director-General of the Corps, tendered an affidavit to the Tribunal, declaring that an order of a Federal High Abuja, was inhibiting them from tendering the disclaimer the Corps made against Mbah’s certificate. The PRP lawyer, Amujiogo told journalists after the Tribunal’s sitting that “our PW2 (Christopher Agu) has already testified before the Honourable Tribunal and he has given a clearer picture, the synopsis of what transpired during the election and we are urging the Tribunal to set aside the purported result in favour of Peter Mbah, the Governor. “We had an issue of subpoena against Barr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, in which the Tribunal is urging him to appear before it to clarify certain issues against him, based on his NYSC certificate and other matters. “Surprisingly, he was not in the Tribunal today and the bailiff informed the Tribunal that he is invading service, he cannot find him, the security cannot allow him to serve Mbah the subpoena. “Then, the Tribunal in its own wisdom, after I have applied, has now permitted the bailiff or myself, to now serve Mbah through his counsel, for him to appear before the Tribunal tomorrow, being 23rd of June, 2023 and clarify certain issues against him before the Tribunal and we have already served him the said subpoena through his lawyer, Ik Onuoma today in court. “So he must obey the summon of the Tribunal by appearing in person tomorrow, Friday.”

Apapa gives Peter Obi’s lawyers 48-hour ultimatum over tribunal updates

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Factional leader of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has given lawyers of the presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi, a 48-hour ultimatum to brief him on the ongoing presidential election petitions tribunal. The ultimatum was given on Friday, May 12, after Apapa convened a parallel meeting of the National Executive Council of the party in Bauchi state.

Apapa gives Peter Obi’s lawyers 48-hour ultimatum over tribunal updates

The meeting was held after a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ruled in his favour as the acting national chairman of the party. Justice Hamza Muazu who also said that he will go ahead to hear the substantive matter, adjourned the case till Friday, May 19, for further deliberation. Issuing the ultimatum to Peter Obi’s lawyers, Apapa said; Apapa gives Peter Obi’s lawyers 48-hour ultimatum over tribunal updates “There is no doubt that I am now in charge. It has now been confirmed by the court that I have the right to be in charge until another order takes place. “As of today, I am the acting national chairman of the party and any other person that parades himself as the chairman is doing so illegally. “I want to invite all the lawyers that are in charge, representing Labour Party at the election tribunal, to give me updates in the next 48 hours because I am the one in charge and the one in the driver’s seat.” Congratulations to Pa Lamidi Apapa on his big win at the court. E ni sun!! https://t.co/YXD2PIaGEF — Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) May 12, 2023

Proceedings of presidential election tribunal begins

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Proceedings of presidential election tribunal begins

The proceedings of the presidential election petition tribunal begin in Abuja on Monday to address petitions against Bola Tinubu‘s victory in the 2023 presidential election. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, who represent the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), respectively, are contesting the declaration of Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the February 25 presidential poll. Atiku is seeking a fresh election due to alleged irregularities at polling units, while Obi claims that Tinubu failed to win the majority of lawful votes and did not receive one-quarter of the votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Obi also accused Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, of being unqualified to contest the election due to election misconduct.

Amidst Tribunal saga, Ademola Adeleke beams of hope as he dances ‘Buga’ (Video)

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The embattled Gov. of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, thrills guests with his remarkable dance move as he vibes to Kizz Daniel‘s Buga at a political event.

Amidst Tribunal saga, Ademola Adeleke beams of hope as he dances to 'Buga' (Video)

It would be recalled that Adeleke was sacked by the Tribunal some days ago over claims of overvoting and declared Oyetola as the governor of the State. After assuring his supporters of taking the decision to the Court of Appeal, he is seen in a recent video dancing unperturbed. Adeleke thrilled the guest at the political event with the same song Justice Tetsea Kume, the Chairman of the three-member panel mocked him for during his sack. Watch the video below …

Ademola Adeleke sacked as Governor of Osun state by tribunal

Ademola Adeleke sacked as Governor of Osun state by tribunal

An Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has removed Senator Ademola Adeleke as Governor of the state.

Ademola Adeleke sacked as Governor of Osun state by tribunal

Adeleke’s victory in the July 16, 2022, governorship election in Osun state was upturned by a three-man panel led by Justice Tertsea Kume on Friday, January 27. This followed the admission of claims of over-voting in some polling units in the state. According to the tribunal, Adegboyega Oyetola, a former Governor of the state who was the All Progressives Congress candidate in the election, garnered 314,931 votes in the election against Adeleke’s 219,666 votes.

Ademola Adeleke sacked as Governor of Osun state by tribunal

The majority judgement was split two to one. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has now been ordered to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Adeleke be withdrawn and issue another to Adegboyega Oyetola.