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Magajii Vs Tukur: APC’s Counsel Resorts To Fate As Appeal Court Reserves Judgment

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4 years ago

December 10, 2022

From David Christopher, Lafia

The counsel of All Progressive Congress APC Barr. Demian Dodo (SAN), has said that the party would accept the outcome of the judgment of the Court of Appeal inrespect of a lingering Preelection matter between Barr. Labaran Shaibu Magajii vs Architect Shehu Tukur for Nasarawa West Senatorial zone of Nasarawa State in good faith for the interest of the party to forge ahead.

Dodo made the assertion while briefing newsmen immediately after the last hearing before the judgment in the court on Friday

According to him, the ruling party was not happy with the earlier judgment of the federal high court seating in Lafia which ordered the party to re conduct a fresh primary election between the said aspirants,prompted them to proceeded to Court of Appeal.

“The APC was not happy with the decision by the federal court, Lafia for quite a number of good reasons and have decided to come to the court of Appeal and inviting the court to set aside that decision on the basis reasons contained in the notice of appeal and the appellant brief of argument.

“But if the the Court of Appeal does not agree then it means that, that decision of the federal high court, Lafia would be affirmed. So,our faith is now in the hands of God,he stressed.

On his part the counsel to Barr Labaran Shaibu Magajii Barr. Umar Gaii Ahmed said,” We adopt all our briefs and the brief we filled. One filled by the party itself APC and the second was filled by Architect Shehu Tukur. All the appeals were heard and the judgment is been reserved.

AljazirahNigeria, revealed that the said hearings which judgment was reserved were presided by the three Honourable Justices of the court includes Justice Muhammed Danjuma, Justice Biobele Abraham Georgewill and Ibrahim Jauro.

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UCMPOO Names LG Coordinators to Drive Grassroots Mobilization for Otu, Odey

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5 days ago

September 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The United Cross River Movement for Prince Otu and Peter Odey (UCMPOO) has announced the appointment of coordinators across local government areas and state constituencies in Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structure.

In a statement issued by the UCMPOO Secretary-General, Victor Omaga Odoh, the movement said the appointments were aimed at expanding its grassroots presence and enhancing mobilisation ahead of the 2027 re-election bid of Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and his deputy, Hon. Peter Odey.

According to the statement, the newly appointed coordinators are expected to coordinate the movement’s activities within their respective local government areas and constituencies, while strengthening engagement with communities and residents.

The appointed coordinators include Pastor Steve Atukamre for Obanliku; Hon. Augustine Ishong for Obudu; Hon. Chris Ogaidang for Bekwarra; Hon. Ega Mgbantul for Ogoja; Mr Mike Okwori for Yala I; and Hon. Godwin Igelle for Yala II.

Others are Elemi Eka for Abi; Hon. Charley Ikpi for Yakurr I; Butum Ubi Ofum for Yakurr II; Barr. Monday Akpere for Obubra I; Victor Okim Enang for Obubra II; Eric Ndifon for Etung I; Pastor Erune Erune for Etung II; Ogbuoba Margaret Okim for Ikom I; and Egbede Joshua for Ikom II.

The list further includes Hon. Harris Esor for Boki I; Mr James Dibang for Boki II; Hon. Mbora Mbora for Calabar Municipality; Comrade Inyang Udowong for Odukpani; Asuquo Adim for Bakassi; Michael Edem Bassey for Akpabuyo; Stephen Okon Effiong for Akamkpa I; Austine Ekuri for Akamkpa II; Chief Isaka Ekpenyong for Biase; Mike Archibong for Calabar South I; and Charles Etim for Calabar South II.

UCMPOO congratulated the newly appointed coordinators and urged them to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, commitment and a strong sense of service.

The movement said the appointments formed part of its broader efforts to establish an effective local government structure, deepen community engagement and coordinate grassroots activities across Cross River State.

It also called on the coordinators to work closely with stakeholders and communities within their respective areas to strengthen the movement’s organisational structure and outreach ahead of the 2027 political season.

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