Politics
We Petitioned SULE AUDU ALHAJI, Not SULE AUDU ADAMU-Nasarawa PDP
Yahaya Umar
The Nasarawa state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, had cried out loud to the Governorship Election Petition sitting in Lafia that it had no business with Sule Audu Adamu but Sule Audu Alhaji whom it had petitioned.
It stated this just before the Nasarawa State governorship petition tribunal had adjourned it’s sitting to the 14th, of September 2023 for the adoption of final written addresses by both parties.
The tribunal’s sitting for hearing of evidence came to a conclusion last Wednesday, the 30th day of August, 2023 with the 3rd Respondent closing their case after calling a single witness who was subpoenaed to only produce documents.
The APC failed to give any evidence on the documents as they merely produced and dumped the documents on the tribunal.
Eyewitness gathered from the tribunal that the petitioners, the PDP governorship candidate, Dr David Emmanuel Ombugadu and his party, the PDP are challenging the 3rd and the 1st respondents (Audu Sule Alhaji and his party, the APC) for having an incompetent reply to the petition as it was brought to the attention of the tribunal that both 1st and 3rd respondents, INEC and APC respectively had introduced a strange party to the proceeding which they named Sule Audu ADAMU instead of Sulr Audu ALHAJI as recognized by all INEC documents and the petition as filed by the petitioners.
The 3rd Respondent has filed a schedule to call 10 witnesses but in what seems to be a shocker due to the realization of their fatal and incurable mistake of the misnomer in their parties’ names, hurriedly abandoned their case without calling a single witness apart from the INEC witness who only dumped disputable documents on the tribunal.
In the end, the Respondents did not call a single witness in areas they alleged overvoting, nor did they satisfy the requirement of establishing overvoting as required by law which includes the mandatory presentation of Forms EC8A, Voters Registers, BVAS Machines, and Screenshots from the areas of over voting. The Respondents were blinded in that regard as their allegation wears the garment of suspicion and was bound to woefully fail.
Recall that the Respondents tendered some strange documents which are not the same with documents from the IREV and not in agreement with the duplicate copies given by INEC to all parties at the end of the election which the Petitioners tendered to the tribunal. It is hoped that these questionable documents shall be properly scrutinized and its manufacturers brought to book.
Having seen the clear handwriting on the wall, Sule has mandated some politicized traditional Chiefs to meet with the Vice President and other persons with a view of influencing the tribunal.
The 3rd Respondent closed its case by tendering its last document marked as exhibit RW “419”. It is our prayer that the tribunal will overcome any 419 documents and antics!
Politics
UCMPOO Names LG Coordinators to Drive Grassroots Mobilization for Otu, Odey
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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