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Court Delays APC’s Suit Against INEC
On September 5, the Federal High Court in Abuja will review a lawsuit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning the Rivers State local government elections. Justice Peter Lifu has delayed the hearing to allow the APC to serve necessary documents to the Inspector General of Police and other defendants.
The APC argues that INEC must follow legal standards for managing and updating the voter register, including stopping registration at least 90 days before the election. The party also seeks to invalidate parts of the RSIEC Law due to conflicts with the Electoral Act, 2022. Previously, Justice Lifu issued an order preventing INEC from releasing voter registers and restricting the police and DSS from participating in the election process until the case is resolved.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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