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December 29, 2023

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 IFMNEWS

Court Extends Order Against INEC, PDP Over Defected Rivers Lawmakers

Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has extended the interim order stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) from taking any action against the 26 Rivers State House of Assembly members who defected to the All-Progressives Congress (APC).

Justice Okorowo extended the order following an application by counsel for the lawmaker, Steve Adehi, who appeared for the Rivers House of Assembly.

He held that based on Order 26, Rule 10 of the Federal High Court, the court had the discretionary power to grant the plea in the interest of justice.

The judge held that he was persuaded by the reasons given by counsel for the lawmakers that granting the order would be better in the interest of justice.

Justice Okorowo subsequently adjourned the matter to January 24 for a hearing. On December 15, he granted the ex-parte motion filed by the 26 lawmakers who dumped the PDP for the APC.

The court had restrained INEC from conducting fresh elections to fill the seats of the 26 assembly members.

It also restrained INEC, PDP, and the House of Assembly from declaring their seats vacant and withdrawing their respective certificate of return pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

December 12, 2023

December 12, 2023 IFMNEWS

Wike Not Behind 27 PDP Lawmakers’ Defection – Rivers APC

The new caretaker committee of the Rivers State chapter of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked reports linking the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to the defection of 27 members of the House of Assembly.

27 of the 32 Rivers State lawmakers had defected from the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to the opposition APC yesterday.

Hours after the Tony Okocha-led committee welcomed the 27 new converts at its party secretariat in Port Harcourt, top party members have refuted the reports making the round that Wike must have initiated the move to unseat the current state governor, Sim Fubara.

Reacting in a phone interview, the secretary of the APC caretaker committee, Eric Nwibani, disclosed that there was no iota of truth in the viral report.

Nwibani further stated that, as much as they see the defection as a welcome development, linking the former Rivers State Governor to the move was a figment of the imagination of those peddling the speculation.

The acting spokesperson for the Rivers APC committee, Chibuike Ikenga, also shared the sentiment of the secretary, saying the recent development reflected their efforts to rebuild the party after the dissolution of the former excos.

November 30, 2023

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 IFMNEWS

Security, Job Creation, Poverty Reduction Top Priorities For 2024 Budget- President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said the security architecture will be overhauled to enhance law enforcement capabilities to safeguard lives, property, and investments nationwide.

The president said this at the presentation of the 27.5 trillion naira for the 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope to a joint session of the National Assembly in the temporary chamber of the House of Representatives.

Last week, the two chambers of the National Assembly passed the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), with a total spending of N26 trillion for the 2024 budget fiscal year and a borrowing plan of N7.8 trillion.

During his first budget presentation before parliament, the President said the proposed budget also prioritizes human capital development, macro-economic stability, poverty reduction, and social security, among others. Shortly after the presentation, the president departed Abuja to participate in the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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.

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