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INEC Reverses Decision, Appeals Kano Tribunal Verdict

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INEC has reversed its initial stance and will now participate in the appeal challenging the Kano governorship election tribunal’s decision, which declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner.

 

BIZTELLERS reports that the tribunal nullified Governor Yusuf’s victory and directed INEC to issue a Certificate of Return to the APC candidate, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna.

 

Governor Yusuf is taking decisive action, enlisting Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Wole Olanipekun, to challenge the tribunal’s decision.

 

He had submitted a comprehensive 42-ground appeal to the Kano Appeal Court, seeking the nullification of the tribunal judgment in his pursuit to reclaim victory.

 

In the Notice of Appeal submitted on Friday, Chief Wole Olanipekun is heading the legal team, including Bode Olanipekun (SAN), Ibrahim G. Waru, and Akintola Makinde, with Wole Olanipekun & Co serving as the legal firm representing Governor Yusuf’s case at the Appellate Court. Meanwhile, Chief E.O.B. Offiong (SAN) continues to act as counsel for the APC.

 

Contrary to Governor Yusuf’s move, Suleiman Alkali, Head of Legal Department at INEC’s Kano office, conveyed INEC’s decision not to join the appeal against the Tribunal judgment.

 

In a letter to the Secretary of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, Alkali, representing the Resident Electoral Commissioner, emphasized that INEC, as an impartial entity, has no grounds to appeal any judgment.

 

The letter obtained by PM News reads “I have been instructed by the Commission headquarters that INEC as an umpire have no reason to appeal any Judgement.

 

“Consequently, the National Commissioner in charge of Legal Services and National Commissioner in charge of Kano zone are directed that the Appeal be withdrawn and all processes for all Appeals should be forwarded to the Kano Office.”

 

In a surprising turn, Alkali, while confirming the letter, revealed that INEC has reversed its decision and will proceed with the case at the appellate court.

 

He explained that the withdrawal letter sent to the Tribunal was recalled, indicating that the INEC legal team is ready to pursue the case.

 

Alkali expressed concern about how the letter, which was recalled 40 minutes after being sent, got leaked to the media, stating that he was initially misled into writing it.

 

Journalists in Kano were presented with a copy of the Notice of Appeal filed by the law office of Dikko & Mahmood on behalf of INEC on October 3.

 

This serves as official confirmation that the Commission has indeed lodged an appeal against the judgment.

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Ogun 2027: APC’s YAYI Donates 30-Seater Bus to Remo Council

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as YAYI, has donated a 30-seater bus to the Remo Traditional Council.

Adeola disclosed the donation on Friday during a visit to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, and the entire Remo Traditional Council.

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The donation, according to the APC candidate, was made in further support of the traditional institution and to facilitate the official engagements and responsibilities of members of the council.

Adeola visited the traditional council alongside Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; his running mate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun; and other APC leaders.

He expressed appreciation to Governor Abiodun for presenting him and his running mate to the royal fathers as his successors, while commending the governor for laying what he described as a solid foundation for Ogun State’s continued growth.

The APC candidate said he was committed to consolidating the achievements of the Abiodun administration if elected, promising to govern the state with fairness, equity and integrity.

Adeola also pledged that no community would be neglected under his proposed administration.

He thanked the Akarigbo and other traditional rulers for their warm reception, encouraging remarks and special royal prayers for him and his running mate.

The visit comes as political activities ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election continue.

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2027: South Should Complete 8 Years Before North Takes Over — Shehu Sani

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Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said the 2027 presidential contest should be dominated by Southern candidates, arguing that the South should be allowed to complete an eight-year tenure before power returns to the North in 2031.

Sani made the declaration on Thursday in a post on X, as debate over zoning and the rotation of presidential power continues ahead of the 2027 general election.

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He listed President Bola Tinubu, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Social Democratic Party candidate Adewole Adebayo and former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke among the Southern politicians who should contest the 2027 presidential election.

“The 2027 political contest should be between Tinubu, Peter Obi, Sowore, Makinde, Adebayo, Duke and other Southern Candidates,” Sani said.

“The South should complete its eight years. Its not constitutional but it’s equitable.

“We should not bury our heads in the sand and deny the realities and complexities of our history.”

Sani further argued that the North should have what he described as an “unchallengeable right” to the presidency in 2031 if the South completes its eight years.

“The North should have an unchallengeable right in 2031,” he stated.

He also warned politicians opposed to respecting power rotation in 2027 that the principle could similarly be disregarded when the presidency is expected to return to the North.

“Those who say there shouldn’t be respect for the principle of Rotation of power in 2027, should know that it WILL NOT be respected in 2031,” Sani added.

 

 

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2027: Wike’s 419ners, Lazy Remarks Against APC Gov in Bad Taste — Aliyu

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Farouk Aliyu, has described the language used by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, against some APC governors as being in “bad taste.”

Aliyu was reacting to Wike’s description of some governors as “419ners” and “lazy” amid the political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, the APC chieftain said members of the ruling party rejected Wike’s remarks.

SEE ALSO: 2027: PDP Drops Fresh Revelation on Wike’s Support for Tinubu

“The language Nyesom Wike used to describe governors as ‘419ners’ or ‘lazy’ is in bad taste. All members of the APC reject that comment,” Aliyu said.

Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, has remained active in the political developments ahead of the 2027 elections despite being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

He was one of the five PDP governors who formed the G5 during the 2023 election period and openly supported President Bola Tinubu, the APC candidate, during the presidential election.

Following Tinubu’s emergence as president, Wike was appointed Minister of the FCT, a position he has held under the APC-led Federal Government while remaining a PDP member.

His political position ahead of 2027 has continued to attract attention, particularly over his support for Tinubu and his reported efforts to build a broader political coalition.

Wike has previously criticised APC governors who opposed his political moves, questioning their commitment to delivering electoral support for Tinubu.

However, Aliyu said the APC was willing to accommodate politicians from other parties who wanted to support the ruling party.

“However, as a party, the APC welcomes anyone, including Wike and others from different parties, who is willing to support the APC,” he said.

According to him, the party’s concern was to maintain a coordinated campaign structure ahead of the elections.

“But we want a unified campaign structure at the national level and across the states,” Aliyu added.

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