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HONOURABLE FRANCIS OTTAH AGBO FLAWS AIDA NATH OGWUCHE AT THE COURT OF APPEAL
Following the conduct of the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party for Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency of Benue State on the 23rd day of May, 2022 which declared AIDA NATH OGWUCHE as the duly nominated candidate.
Honourable Francis Ottah Agbo who came second in the primary election filed an Originating Summons at the Federal High Court Makurdi seeking amongst others the disqualification of AIDA for failure to resign her appointment with the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
On the 21st day of November, 2022, the learned trial judge dismissed the case filed by Hon. Francis and held that Aida was duly qualified to contest the primary election.
Hon. Francis filed a Notice of Appeal against the judgment of the trial court and in a considered judgment delivered today, their Lordships of the Court held that AIDA violated Section 66(1)(f) of the Constitution having failed to resign her appointment before contesting the primary election.
The Court of Appeal held that AIDA was not qualified to contest the election and ordered PDP and INEC to forthwith recognize Hon. Francis Ottah Agbo as the duly nominated candidate for Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency in the general election.
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NYP Names Ogbor, Yerima Directors in 2026/2027 Leadership Team
Cyril Ogar
The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP) has appointed two young professionals, Ogbor Christian Oghenetega and Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, as Directors of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, respectively, in its 2026/2027 National Working Committee (NWC).
The appointments, approved by the organisation’s leadership, are aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, promoting innovation, expanding youth participation and enhancing resource mobilisation to advance its objectives of promoting youth involvement in politics, leadership and governance.
In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja, NYP President, Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, said the appointments were based on the appointees’ professional backgrounds, leadership experience, entrepreneurial abilities and commitment to youth development and national progress.
Oyefeso expressed confidence that their wealth of experience, innovative ideas and dedication to service would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and the successful implementation of its programmes and strategic initiatives.
Ogbor, a real estate entrepreneur and property development professional from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, holds a degree in Science Laboratory Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka.
He has experience in real estate investment, property development, project coordination and team leadership, with professional interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.
A strong advocate of youth empowerment and national development, Ogbor is passionate about encouraging young Nigerians to participate actively in politics and governance.
In his new capacity as Director of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, he is expected to spearhead innovative initiatives, develop youth-oriented programmes, promote entrepreneurship and digital innovation, and facilitate capacity-building opportunities to equip young people with relevant skills and leadership values.
Similarly, Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, an architect, entrepreneur and construction professional from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, brings more than 10 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, project development and consultancy.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Education (MEd) in Architecture. He began his professional career at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where he acquired valuable industry experience and participated in projects involving international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Yerima is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yericon-Towersix Integrated Services Ltd., an architecture and construction firm, where he provides strategic and technical leadership in design, construction, consultancy and project development.
As Director of Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, he is expected to develop sustainable fundraising strategies, identify strategic partnerships, engage potential donors and institutional supporters, and mobilise financial and non-financial resources to support the organisation’s programmes and activities.
His experience in strategic planning, project management, entrepreneurship and institutional development is expected to strengthen the organisation’s resource mobilisation framework and long-term sustainability.
The Nigeria Youths in Politics is a youth-focused political and civic engagement organisation committed to promoting active participation by young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, leadership and governance.
Through advocacy, political education, mentorship, capacity development, strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilisation, the organisation seeks to equip young people with leadership skills, encourage democratic participation, influence public policy and ensure that their voices and interests are represented in national decision-making.
The organisation maintains that meaningful youth participation is critical to building a responsive, accountable and sustainable democratic society.
Congratulating the appointees, Oyefeso urged them to bring their professional expertise, creativity and commitment to service to bear on their respective assignments.
He also charged them to work closely with other members of the National Working Committee to advance the organisation’s vision, strengthen its structures and implement impactful programmes that would create opportunities for young Nigerians.
The appointments take effect within the 2026/2027 National Working Committee cycle as NYP continues efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its impact in youth political engagement, empowerment and national development.
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