Iba Gani Adams, Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, has slammed politicians who exploit the ethnic card while breaking electoral regulations. The Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC,
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My claimed suspension is a futile effort – Ayu Featured
Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, the embattled PDP national chairman, has called the alleged suspension of him by Igyorov Ward executive members of the Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) in the state of Benue, an exercise in futility. Ayu claimed he had not been suspended in a statement released by his special adviser on media and communications, Simon Imobo-Tswam, in Abuja. Ayu claimed that he had heard rumors that the Executive Committee of his Ward had suspended him. Thus, we want to say unequivocally and emphatically that “The PDP National Chairman, Ayu, has not been suspended by his Ward. Certain Exco members are being teleported by political gamblers just for the purpose of causing trouble. To begin with, the PDP Constitution as it was amended in 2017 (Article 57(7)) clearly forbids any party organ or executive committee at the ward or state level from instituting any disciplinary action against a member of the party’s National Executive Committee. The alleged suspension is consequently a fruitless exercise because it is largely supported by blatant ignorance, gambling, and desperation. It only has value for mischief, drama, and propaganda. The alleged suspension letter, according to Ayu, was created by an illiterate and was only delivered to the members who had been forced to sign it in Makurdi. The original date is tippexed and 24 March is placed on it because of this. According to what we know, the document is false since the Ward Executives’ signatures were either falsified or coerced. The letter was not signed by the chairman, his deputy, or the legal advisor. The fourteenth name on the list didn’t sign either. The same holds true for Numbers 5, 8, and 16. The others forced, threatened, and persuaded members of the Exco to appear in Makurdi when they were actually in their villages going about their daily lives. According to Ayu, nine executives are still being held captive in a place in Makurdi for understandable reasons. He continued, noting that it was instructive that their cell phones had been turned off, as was to be expected. He urged the general people to disregard reports to that horrifying effect, claiming that those responsible were merely investing in costly illusions. The ward executive reportedly suspended Ayu on Sunday due to allegations of anti-party activity, inability to pay his annual subscription fees, and failure to cast a ballot in the recently finished elections. The suspension reports further claimed that: As a result of the PDP’s appalling performance in Igyorov Ward, it was also found that the majority of his closest allies worked for the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). In light of the aforementioned, we hereby vote against Dr. Iyorchia Ayu and suspend him from the party with immediate effect, the letter had stated. The suspension is in place as of March 24, 2023.
Help us implement anti-grazing legislation, Ekiti farmers implore Oyebanji
The State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, was urged on Monday by farmers in the Ido-Ekiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Ido-Osi to enforce the anti-grazing
Air Peace Leads Africa’s Four Fastest Airline Growth By Fleet
According to Prime Business Africa, Air Peace has experienced the fastest fleet expansion when compared to its African competitors in the continent’s aviation market. Several
Keyamo Reacts To CJN Ariwoola’s Alleged London Encounter With Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council’s spokesman, Festus Keyamo, has commented on rumors that Bola Tinubu and Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kayode
A’Court dismisses PDP complaint against Tinubu and Shettima, leading to a double nomination
Friday night, the Court of Appeal in Abuja rejected an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party that sought to have Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress and Kashim Shettima, who would have been his running mate, disqualified from the election on February 25. The PDP failed to prove that it had locus standi to bring the lawsuit, according to a three-member panel led by Judge James Abundaga. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the PDP made an appeal that was marked: The case, CA/ABJ/CV/108/2023, had pleaded with the appellate court to overturn the Federal High Court of Abuja’s Jan. 13 verdict handed by Judge Inyang Ekwo, which had dismissed the case on the grounds that the PDP lacked locus standi to bring the action. The Independent National Electoral Commission, the APC, Tinubu, and Shettima were respondents in the appeal, with the PDP serving as the appellant. The Tinubu/Shettima presidential ticket was challenged by the PDP in a lawsuit that was filed on July 28, 2022. It claimed that Shettima had received two nominations and that her selection as the running mate violated Sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1)(2) of the Electoral Act of 2022 (as modified). It stated that Shettima had not resigned or withdrew his nomination as a candidate for the Borno Central Senatorial election at the time he was nominated as a vice presidential candidate. Shettima’s candidacy as a vice presidential candidate and as a senatorial contender for Borno Central, according to the party, was illegal. The PDP also sought to the court for an order to invalidate Tinubu, Shettima, and the APC’s eligibility to run in the presidential election set for February 25. In addition, it asked the court to issue an order directing INEC to strike their names from the list of nominated or supported candidates who are qualified to run for office. The defendants asked the court to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction in their preliminary objection. They argued that the plaintiff lacked locus standi to bring the lawsuit since it always contested APC decisions and candidate nominations, which fell under the purview of the party’s internal affairs and were therefore outside the purview of the court’s jurisdiction. In the lead opinion, Judge Abundaga characterized the PDP as a busy body that dabbled in matters that were APC internal business. He concurred with the arguments made by attorneys for the respondents, notably Thomas Ojo of Lateef Fagbemi and Co. The trial court’s determination that the PDP had failed to prove its locus standi was correct, according to Judge Abundaga. He then went on to support the FHC’s decision by stating, “The appellant, having failed to reveal its locus standi, this appeal fails and is accordingly dismissed.” The judge also fined J. O. Olotu, the appellant’s attorney, N5 million in costs.
Ortom reacts to PDP’s disciplinary action against him
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, says he’s not done anything to warrant being subjected to any disciplinary action by the Peoples Democratic Party. He
Broda Shaggi reveals how much money he makes each month from making skits.
renowned Nigerian rapper cum Nollywood actor Broda Shaggi has provided an estimate of the monthly income he derives from writing skits. The 29-year-old claims that his YouTube routines bring in over $40,000 a month. This information was provided by Broda Shaggi in an interview with well-known media figure Ehiz Okoeguale, also known as Dada Boy Ehiz, for his program “Dada boy.” He claims that the three key elements of a good skit producer are quantity, consistency, and amount of substance produced. He stated, “I give it my all. You can use numbers to multiply your money. Making skits involves math, so you have to be reliable. Consistency is crucial, crucial, crucial. youu must always be consistent if you want to produce more material. And more content translates to more revenue. That is, if you use YouTube and successfully expand your platform. In addition to YouTube, there are other brands who are interested in collaborating with you. Moreover, they only look at numbers. You are aware of things like the number of views, the viewers, the comments, and the reach. The revenue comes from there. Ehiz continued his questioning, “How much money do you make off YouTube in a six-month period? Say $40,000 per month; is it higher or lower? $80,000, or more or less? Shaggi replied, “I make more than $40,000 but less than $80,000 monthly,” in response.
Tinubu Discusses Secret London Meeting With CJN Ariwoola
Bola Tinubu, the incoming president, on Thursday denied seeing Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), in London as reported. According to reports, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) met with Ariwoola to ask for the court’s support as his opponents try to have his victory in the election of February 25, 2023 annulled. Tinubu is currently in France, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the APC presidential campaign council’s (PCC) Director of Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga. The statement reads, “Our attention has been drawn to the grossly fake, misleading and malicious story about the Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode
Dele Momodu on Tinubu’s victory: “Mahmood Yakubu Is The Worst INEC Chairman”
Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been dubbed the worst INEC chairman since 1979 by the Peoples Democratic Party