Politics
2023 General Election: Olobatoke wants INEC to disqualify Speaker, Kogi State House Of Assembly
An aspirant in the May 27 House of Representatives primary election of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC for Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency, Segun Olobatoke has asked the Federal High Court to disqualify the Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole from contesting the seat come next general election.
This is coming after the name of the Speaker was reportedly missing on the list of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Olobatoke has also approached the court to order APC to accept and submit his name to INEC as its House of Representatives candidate for Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency.
In the suit marked FHC/LKJ/CS/37/2022 and filed on July 1 by his lawyer, Olobatoke has APC, INEC and Kolawole as first, second and third defendants respectively.
In the originating summons, Olobatoke argued that Kolawole ought to be disqualified from participating in the 2023 elections for giving false information in the affidavit and documents submitted by the Speaker in relation to his constitutional requirements to contest the 2015, 2019 and 2023 general elections.
He prayed the court to declare him winner of the May 27 primary election having scored the second highest number of lawful votes and satisfied the constitutional requirements. Olobatoke also sought an order of the court directing APC to submit his name to INEC as its House of Representatives candidate for Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency.
When the matter came up for hearing on Wednesday, there was no appearance for either of the defendants.
The Presiding Judge, Justice P.H. Mallong adjourned the case to Friday 15th July 2022.
At the hearing on Friday, Justice Mallong adjourned the matter to next week.
Politics
Osaro Onaiwu Congratulates Anambra Governor on Historic Re-election and Commencement of Second Tenure
Joel Ajayi
Osaro Onaiwu, former Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Founder of Red Carpet Protocol, congratulates the Executive Governor of Anambra State on his successful re-election and the official commencement of his second term in office.
Mr. Onaiwu, drawing on his extensive experience in inter-governmental relations, noted that the Governor’s overwhelming victory is a strong mandate and a testament to the stability and progress achieved in Anambra State over the last four years.
“I wish to extend my profound and sincere congratulations to the Governor on this well-deserved electoral victory.
His re-election is a powerful affirmation by the people of Anambra that his administration’s commitment to security, economic transformation, and infrastructural development is both recognized and appreciated,” said Osaro Onaiwu.
He emphasized that the second tenure provides a critical opportunity to build a lasting legacy.
“The commencement of a second term is a unique moment to consolidate on the remarkable gains already made. I urge His Excellency to deploy his renewed mandate with even greater determination, ensuring that Anambra State remains the Light of the Nation and a model for good governance across the federation,” Mr. Onaiwu added.
Osaro Onaiwu concluded by wishing the Governor a highly impactful, peaceful, and successful second term in the service of Ndi Anambra.
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