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Trouble In APC As Court Suspends Gov Buni

Trouble in APC as court suspends Gov Buni as party’s interim national chairman, stops LG Congress

A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba, on Wednesday, sacked the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, as the Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The court restrained the interim chairman and others from parading themselves as members of the party’s CECPC until the determination of a substantive suit before the court.

This comes after the Deputy Chairman of the party in Delta State, Olorogun Elvis Ayomanor, led other officials of the party in the state to the Court, challenging the outcome of the Ward Congress in the state.

The presiding judge, Justice Onome Marshal Umukoro, in his ruling stopped the Party’s scheduled Local Government Congress in Delta State slated for September 4, 2021.

Meanwhile, Buni had on Wednesday ratified and adopted the results of the party’s ward congresses, which took place across the country.

The decision to adopt the results was taken at the 16th meeting of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee which was presided over by Buni.

Meanwhile, the APC had threatened that it would henceforth punish any of its members who files any suit against the party over its CECPC.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Patrick Obahiagbon, disclosed the development after about 100 aggrieved members of the party in Benue State dragged the party and Buni, to the Federal High Court in Abuja over the continued stay in office of members of the committee.

The suit marked, FHC/ABJ/CS/938/2021, also had the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants.

According to Obahiagbon, the punishment for such a member would start from the ward and go to the local government and state before coming to the national secretariat.

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Gov Oyebanji swears in Justice Ogunmoye as Acting Chief Judge

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has sworn-in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the Acting Chief Judge of the state. He replaces the late Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye who passed on November 4th, 2024.

The Governor, who performed the swearing-in formalities at a brief but solemn ceremony, at the Conference Room, Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti on Monday, affirmed that the inauguration had to take place in order to sustain judicial services, stressing that nature abhors vacuum.

The inauguration, according to the Governor was in accordance with the powers conferred on him under Section 271 (4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended.

“I know we are all emotional, but this is what we have to do, nature abhors vacuum. Condolences to all of us and may the good Lord rest the soul of the departed CJ in Jesus’ name.

“On the 4th day of November, 2024, Ekiti lost a rare gem, a perfect gentleman and an epitome of judicial integrity, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, a distinguished Chief Judge of Ekiti state who died in active service. He was a dedicated and respected jurist who in his journey through life dedicated his life to upholding the rule of law and access to justice. He will always be remembered for his contribution to development of justice in our dear state. His legacy of honesty, professionalism and erudition as a judge will never be forgotten.

“Even as we mourn the exit of this legal luminary, one is faced with reality that nature abhors vacuum especially in such an important organ of government like the judiciary, it is for this reason that in the exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 217 subsection 4 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, appointed honourable Justice Lekan Adekanye Ogunmoye as the acting Chief Judge of the state.

“This is to ensure that vacuum is not created and that the state judicial apparatus continues to run smoothly.

While congratulating Justice Ogunmoye on the new position, Governor Oyebanji noted that the situation on ground called for sober reflection as well as personal challenge to the acting Chief Judge. He urged him to bring to bear his high level of competence, dedication, hardwork and professionalism to further turn around the development in the justice sector.

“I do not doubt your competency leadership acumen either, I therefore want to charge you to lead the judiciary at this moment of transition with humility, brotherly solidarity and experience. I also want to urge you to reflect deeply on the oath you have just subscribed to, which is to discharge your duties to the best of your abilities and faithfulness, in accordance with the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria”. He added.

In his response, the Acting Chief Judge appreciated the state governor for appointing him, pledging to dispense worthwhile justice for a sustained development of the state.

Justice Ogunmoye disclosed that the Judiciary had enjoyed maximum cooperation and support under Oyebanji administration, particularly for his commitment and passion for the arm of government, he however requested for more collaboration in an effort to help him continue with the impressive legacies of his predecessors to ensure prompt delivery of justice.

He further solicited the support of government to enable him move the justice system from analogue to digital delivery of justice system as well as improve welfare of workers.

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Gov Alia reinstates suspended Benue Attorney General

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Monday lifted the suspension on the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim.

The reinstatement was announced by the governor during the state executive council meeting in Makurdi, the state capital.

Recall that the Benue State Attorney General was suspended on October 23 following his unilateral decision to include the state as a party in the suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.

Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, briefed newsmen after the meeting.

Kula said that Mnyim was recalled from his suspension after he withdrew the state from the list of states seeking the constitutionality of the laws establishing the two anti-graft agencies.

He said the commissioner met the requirements for his reinstatement.

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MC Oluomo sworn in as NURTW President

Court orders MC Oluomo, Lagos, NURTW to stop levying drivers

Following his emergence as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Union, NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo has been sworn in at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja.

MC Oluomo was the former Chairman of NURTW, Lagos State Chapter, before he emerged the National President.

He was introduced to the National Administrative Council NAC and Central Working Committee CWC, members on Monday.

The union’s Legal Officer, Mercy Ibeh conducted the swearing-in exercise.

While MC Oluomo was sworn in as the national president, the duo of Tajudeen Agbede and Akeem Adeosun were sworn in as Vice President, Southwest and Trustee.

“I promise to lead the union to a greater height with the help of almighty Allah,” MC Oluomo said after he was sworn in.

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