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PDP Concludes Case Against APC in Ebonyi South Election Tribunal
In the ongoing petition tribunal concerning the February 3, 2024 bye-election in Ebonyi South, the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Silas Onu, has formally concluded presenting his case against Professor Anthony Ani of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), whom he challenged following his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Onu, a prominent figure within the PDP ranks, initiated legal proceedings with the aim of reclaiming what he asserts is his mandate, purportedly bestowed upon him by the electorate of Ebonyi South senatorial zone.
Emphasizing the rigor of their legal strategy, Onu highlighted the introduction of crucial evidence such as the Biometric Voter Authentication System (BVAS), presented openly in court and meticulously aligned with his sworn affidavit.
Reflecting on the procedural developments, Onu noted that INEC had also closed their case without calling witnesses, paving the way for the next phase.
He outlined the upcoming schedule, indicating that the 2nd and 3rd Respondents are expected to commence presenting their cases on Monday, July 15, with the possibility of concluding the same day.
Expressing optimism about the outcome, Onu conveyed confidence in the robustness of their legal arguments and the compelling nature of the evidence supporting their claims.
He underscored their reliance on divine providence for success, expressing faith that their efforts would bring renewed hope to the people of Ebonyi South during what he described as a challenging period.
In conclusion, Onu reiterated his unwavering commitment to pursuing justice through the judicial process, buoyed by the belief that justice will prevail with the support of the Almighty.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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