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November 29, 2023

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 IFMNEWS

One Killed In Fresh Kano Protest Over A’court Verdict

A recent protest in Kano State following an Appeal Court verdict that removed Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) resulted in the tragic death of Salisu Rabiu, a footballer, who was shot by police officers dispersing the demonstrators.

This Wednesday's protest marks the fourth since the appellate court's decision on November 17, 2023, which ousted Governor Abba Yusuf and declared Nasiru Gawuna of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the March poll.

Protesters, armed with placards bearing inscriptions like 'Our mandate must be restored,' 'Kano voted for Abba,' and 'Injustice exposed in CTC,' gathered in various locations across the state. Wearing the distinctive red colour associated with the Kwankwasiyya, a socio-religious movement led by the NNPP's 2023 presidential candidate and former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the demonstrators chanted solidarity songs to express their dissatisfaction.

Police officers were strategically positioned at different entrances to the state, and the protesters blocked the road leading to Katsina State, causing disruptions to commuters. In response to the incident, Abdullahi Kiyawa, the police spokesman in the state, issued a statement confirming the death of one protester in the Fagge Local Government Area. The statement revealed that a police inspector, acting without command, fired a shot that wounded two individuals, resulting in one fatality during hospital treatment.

The statement also conveyed the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Gumel, instructing Area Commander Dala, ACP Nuhu Digi, to apprehend the erring police inspector. A board of inquiry will be constituted to investigate the incident, and the findings will be communicated to the public. The arrested police inspector is currently in police custody.

Expressing regret over the protester's death, the police offered condolences to the deceased's family. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and concerns surrounding the political developments in Kano State.

November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 IFMNEWS

Kano Women Protest, Fault Appeal Court Verdict On Gov Election

Hundreds of women in the ancient city of Kano marched to the State Police Command yesterday to protest the recent Court of Appeal judgment that sacked Governor Abba Yusuf.

Despite police warnings against protests, the women sang songs in support of Yusuf while carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Our mandate must be restored,” “Injustice exposed in CTC,” and “Kano voted for Abba,” among others.

The women began their march from the residence of former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. They headed for the Kano State Police Command Headquarters in Bompai to hand over their letter of protest.

However, on their way to the Bompai area, they were intercepted by teams of police officers and Nigerian Correctional Service personnel, who escorted them peacefully to their destination.

One of the protesters spoke with newsmen.

Speaking in a separate interview, the Majority Leader at the Kano State House of Assembly, Usaini Lawan, also said the people do not support the court judgement.

November 21, 2023

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 IFMNEWS

Benue Gov Poll: Appeal Court Dismisses Uba’s Appeal Against Alia, Deputy

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal brought before it by the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Titus Uba, challenging the election of Hyacinth Alia as the elected governor of Benue State.

In a unanimous judgment, the court resolved all three issues formulated for determination against UBA and PDP for various reasons.

Justice Onyekachi Otisi, who delivered the lead judgment, dismissed the allegations of non-qualification by UBA against the deputy governor, Samuel Ode.

He held that the PDP candidate failed to establish forgery of INEC Form EC9 by Ode beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Appellate Court, among other reasons, said the issues of non-qualification are pre-election matters that can only be challenged at a Federal High Court and not at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, as done by UBA.

Justice Otisi added that a suit to challenge non-qualification could only be instituted within 14 days of the occurrence of the subject matter.

November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 IFMNEWS

Appeal Court Sacks Zamfara Governor, Declares Election

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has declared as inconclusive, the Governorship Election that was held in Zamfara State on March 18.

In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel led by Justice Oyebisi Folayemi, nullified the return of Governor Dauda Lawal of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Governorship poll.

Justice Sybil Nwaka who read the lead judgment ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election in three Local Government Areas of the state, where elections had not been held previously or where results from various polling units were not counted.

The affected Local Government Areas are Maradun, Birnin-Magaji and Bukkuyum.

The court held that it was wrong for INEC to rely on information it obtained from its INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, to collate the final result of the Governorship election.

The judgment followed an appeal filed by the immediate past Governor of the state, Bello Matawalle, who was the candidate of the APC in the election, and who was later appointed by President Tinubu as Minister of State for Defence.

Counsel to the complainant addressed newsmen after the judgment.

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