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Appeal Court Reserves Judgement On Osun Governorship Appeal
The Court of Appeal announced on Monday that it has reserved judgement regarding the case brought forth by Senator Ademola Adeleke, who is contesting the decision of an election petition tribunal.
The tribunal had nullified his victory in the Osun governorship election, and the Court of Appeal is currently deliberating on the matter.
The three-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Shuaibu has postponed delivering judgement on the case, as they are still considering the arguments and briefs submitted by all parties involved. The date for the judgement has not yet been set.
During the court proceedings, Senator Ademola Adeleke’s Counsel, Onyechi Ikpeazu, raised concerns that one of the panel members, who is also a chief magistrate, did not express her opinion during the judgement delivery Rather, she only appended her signature.
According to Ikpeazu, the constitution requires all panel members to give their individual opinions on the matter.
According to Lateef Fagbemi, who serves as Mr. Oyetola’s counsel, the act of signing a judgment without making any comments afterwards does not render the judgment invalid.
Fagbemi made this assertion in response to the Appellant’s claim that the election results were tainted by over voting in 6 polling units.
Fagbemi further argued that the issue of over voting was not limited to just 6 polling units, as claimed by the Appellant. Rather, the anomaly was observed in a total of 744 polling units across the state.
According to Fagbemi, the evidence of over voting was obtained from the backend server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
However, Onyechi Ikpeazu, who is representing the Respondent, argued that the results stored in the backend server are unreliable and inconsistent due to the impact of internet connectivity and battery life of the devices used to upload the results.
Ikpeazu explained that these two factors could significantly affect the upload process and ultimately lead to errors in the results.
The People’s Democratic Party candidate, Senator Adeleke, emerged victorious in the July 16, 2022 gubernatorial election in Osun State, only to have the result nullified due to allegations of over-voting.
In February, Adeleke filed an appeal against the ruling of the Osun State Governorship Tribunal, which had nullified his victory and declared Gboyega Oyetola, a former governor of the state, as the winner.
During the tribunal’s ruling, two out of the three-member panel held that Oyetola had provided evidence of over-voting in some polling units, which had resulted in the nullification of Adeleke’s victory.
But Adeleke swiftly rejected the ruling and described it as a “miscarriage of justice”. Weeks later, the governor filed an appeal before the Akure division of the Court of Appeal.
In the 31 grounds of appeal filed on Wednesday, Adeleke prayed the court for “an order setting aside the whole decision of the tribunal”.
The governor equally sought “an order striking out the petition for want of competence and jurisdiction or in the alternative, an order dismissing the petition on the merit”.
“The second respondent cannot ‘go lo lo lo lo’ and ‘buga won’ as the duly elected governor of Osun state,” the governor said.
“The tribunal, in its judgment, erred in law and displayed bias against the appellant when it made reference to the appellant’s dance at his inauguration as governor of Osun state which was never an issue before the lower tribunal,” Adeleke noted.
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, known as Davido, is thrilled to have cast his vote in the ongoing US elections, marking his first time of participating in an American election.
Born in Atlanta, Davido shared his excitement about the milestone.
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Sharing a picture of himself shortly after casting his vote, the singer wrote, “First time voter !! ”
Earlier, he shared a post on X urging Americans to go out and cast their votes peacefully.
“Election Day yall be safe as you perform your constitutional rights ❤️,” he wrote.
However, he refrained from publicly endorsing any candidate.
The minors who were just released by the Federal Government for their involvement in the end bad governance protest have arrived at the presidential villa, where they will meet briefly with government officials.
Recall that the Federal Government dropped the treason charges levelled against them for their participation in the protest that was held across the country.
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However, a source within the presidency confirmed that the governors of Kano and Kaduna States are already on ground to receive the minors and thereafter hand them over to their respective families.
The source also noted that the meeting will commence by 2pm at the Auditorium in the State House.
Following the directive of the President, Bola Tinubu on Monday, the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, had early Tuesday morning, took over the case file and notified the Federal High Court in Abuja of his decision to discontinue the case against the protesters.
Grammy-winning rapper, Cardi B has shared her intense feelings about the upcoming U.S. presidential election, admitting that her nerves are so high she feels as though she’s running for president herself.
With the election only a day away, Cardi B took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express her anticipation, telling her 36 million followers, “I don’t know why I’m so nervous for tomorrow. I feel like I’m running for president.”
The Bronx-born rapper and cultural icon recently made headlines for her passionate endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s candidate, at a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday. Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Cardi B gave a rousing speech, highlighting her concerns about the Republican Party’s candidate, former President Donald Trump. She criticized Trump’s stance on women’s rights, calling him “a hustler who is trying to hustle women out of their rights and hustle Americans out of their money.”
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The rapper, known for her outspoken political views, did not hold back, asserting that Trump is “selling more than watches and sneakers” and accusing him of promoting “bigotry, misogyny, division, chaos, and confusion.” Her words resonated with supporters, many of whom see Cardi B as a voice for younger voters who care about issues like women’s rights, racial equality, and social justice.
Addressing rumors circulating online, Cardi B also clarified that she was not paid to endorse Harris, dispelling speculation that financial incentives were behind her appearance at the rally. “I did this because I believe in the future that Kamala Harris stands for, not for any money,” she tweeted.
Cardi B has been vocal about her political stance throughout the election season, using her platform to encourage her fans to vote and make their voices heard. Her support for Harris has added significant star power to the Democratic campaign, especially among younger and minority voters. As the election approaches, her rally speech and social media statements have brought renewed attention to the high-stakes issues on the ballot.
With her passionate stance, Cardi B has become one of the most influential celebrity advocates in this election cycle, drawing both praise and criticism. As Americans prepare to vote, her message continues to reverberate across social media and beyond, emphasizing the rapper’s commitment to political engagement and advocacy for her beliefs.
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