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Supreme Court: Judiciary In Rough, Tough Times

March 1, 2020 6:10 am

There has been a seething cauldron of anger and emotion within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) since the Supreme Court nullified the victory of its candidate, David Lyon, in the November 16, 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State, and asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw his certificate of return and declare the party with the highest number of lawful votes and geographical spread the winner. In line with the directive, Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was sworn-in as the governor on February 14. 

The annulment of Lyon’s election, who had the majority vote …

Imo Guber: Anxiety As PDP, APC Await Supreme Court Review

February 28, 2020 1:52 pm

There is palpable tension among members of the  All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as leaders of the two political parties and the people of Imo, await the decision of the Supreme Court on a suit filed by Emeka Ihedioha, seeking a review of the apex court’s judgment on the state’s governorship election.

The Supreme Court fixed March 2 to hear the application, which was originally slated for hearing on February 18.

In a unanimous judgment on January 14, the apex court nullified the election of Ihedioha who was the candidate of the PDP in the …

Justice Mary Odili Missing From Bayelsa S’Court Panel

February 26, 2020 7:35 am

Justice Mary Odili is missing from the seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, tasked with reviewing the judgement of the apex court that sacked Bayelsa governor-elect, David Lyon.

Justice Odili presided over a five-member panel of justices of the Court that sacked Lyon and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo.

The panel in a unanimous judgement on Feb. 13, held that Degi-Eremieoyo presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Meanwhile the Supreme Court is set to rule on the fresh application by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking a review of the judgement of February 13 which sacked …

Goodluck Jonathan

I Told You APC Will Mess You Up – Bamgbose Mocks Jonathan

February 17, 2020 3:39 am

Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, the National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has mocked former President Goodluck Jonathan over the Supreme Court ruling that sacked former Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon.

Following a reported disagreement between the former President, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the State, there were clear indications that he (Jonathan), his family and kinsmen backed the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, David Lyon during the governorship election in the state and also celebrated his victory.

Read Also: Ihedioha’s Motion: Uzodinma Sends Message To S’Court

Consequently, …

Ihedioha and Uzodinma: Supreme Court to hear Ihedioha’s appeal on February 18

Ihedioha’s Motion: Uzodinma Sends Message To S’Court

February 16, 2020 12:54 pm

Hope Uzodinma of Imo has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss an application filed by former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha.

Ihedioha had filed an appeal seeking judicial review of the apex court’s judgement which had on January 14, 2020, ordered his removal from office.

Uzodimma’s preliminary objection was against a motion on notice dated Feb. 5, filed by Ihedioha and PDP.

They prayed the Supreme Court for an order setting aside “as a nullity the judgment delivered by it on January 14.

Uzodimma and APC’s preliminary objection against Ihedioha were brought pursuant to Section 6(6)(a) of the 1999 …

Radio Bayelsa

9 Staff Suspended Over Attack On Radio Bayelsa

February 15, 2020 10:03 am

The Management of Radio Bayelsa has suspended nine workers over an attack on the station by hoodlums in protest against Supreme Court’s judgment that sacked erstwhile governor-elect, David Lyon.

Mr John Idumange, the General Manager of the station, in a statement, said the nine staff were advised to proceed on a one-month compulsory leave to allow the radio station to conduct a preliminary investigation into the incident.

The state-owned FM station christened Radio Bayelsa, was amongst facilities attacked by the protesters, who also destroyed the private residences of the immediate-past governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, and his successor, Douye …

Festus Keyamo

Bayelsa: Keyamo Commends Supreme Court, Blames APC

February 15, 2020 5:27 am

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity has commended the Supreme Court over its Judgement on general elections.

The Supreme Court had on Thursday in a unanimous judgement led by Justice Mary Odili sacked David Lyon as governor elect of Bayelsa state over Degi-Eremieoyo forged certificate presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The apex court upheld the November 12, 2019, judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja, disqualifying Degi-Eremieoyo from participating in the governorship poll.

In agreement, INEC Chairman, Yakubu Mahmoud on Friday then declared PDP candidate, Douye Diri winner and issued him

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Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministeries

Apostle Suleman Mocks Nigerian Govt Over S’Court Ruling

February 14, 2020 10:48 am

Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministeries, on Friday, reacted to the Supreme Court ruling which sacked David Lyon as Governor-elect of Bayelsa State.

Suleman said politicians who failed during elections should be prepared to do well during court proceedings.

Lyon whose election was nullified by the Supreme Court was scheduled to be inaugurated on Friday.

His election was however disqualified by a five-man panel of the apex court, while declaring Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the election.

However, the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole vowed that nobody would be sworn-in

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Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Reacts To Supreme Court’s Sacking Of APC’s Lyon

February 13, 2020 1:47 pm

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the Supreme Court’s judgment which nullified the election of the All Progressives Congress’, APC, governor-elect, David Lyon and declare the PDP’s candidate, Senator Douye Diri as the new governor-elect of Bayelsa State.

The Supreme Court had nullified the election of Lyon and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. It declared the PDP candidates the winners.

The ruling came less than 24 hours to the scheduled swearing-in of Lyon of the All Progressives Congress.

A five-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili delivered the shattering verdict on Thursday.

Odili …

David Lyon

David Lyon Punished For His friend’s ‘Sin’ – Reno Omokri

February 13, 2020 1:45 pm

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the ruling of the Supreme Court which sacked David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as Bayelsa State-Governor-elect.

Omokri said Lyon was punished due to the “sin” of his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo.

The Supreme Court had nullified the election of Lyon and declared Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election.

Read Also: Supreme Court Sacks Lyon, Orders Diri To Be Sworn In

However, Omokri in a series of tweets urged Nigerians to choose their friends carefully.

He wrote:

“Punished, not

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Supreme Court Sacks Lyon, Orders Diri To Be Sworn In

February 13, 2020 9:02 am

The Supreme Court has nullified the election of Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon and his running mate Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo.

A five-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to the All Progressives Congress’ candidates as the winners of the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state.

The apex court ordered INEC to issue fresh certificates to the candidates of the party with the next highest votes and with the required constitutional spread of votes in the results of the election, which are the …

Court Dismisses Sack Of Seven Councillors In Kano State

Court Won’t Unfreeze Foreign Accounts Belonging To Abacha

February 8, 2020 9:44 am

The Supreme Court, yesterday, declined a request by family members of the late Head of state, General Sani Abacha to unfreeze accounts belonging to him and other members of the family in foreign countries.

The accounts, which are in banks in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Jersey, Liechenstein and Luxembourg, were frozen following mutual judicial assistance agreements entered with the countries by the Nigerian government during the administration of the then President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in 1999.

Dissatisfied with the government’s action, the Abacha’s family dragged the federal government to court to reverse the said directive.

Unfortunately their request both at the …

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