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Nasarawa Pre-election Matters: Court Nolifies Nasarawa West APC Primary Election,Gives 14 days For Fresh Election
By David Christopher, Lafia
The Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State has notified the primary election of the All Progressive Congress APC for Nasarawa West Senatorial district between Barr. Labaran Shuibu Magajii and Architect Shehu Tukur which was held on the 4th June 2022 and two weeks from the day of Judgment was given for a fresh election to be conducted.
The presiding judge,Justice Nehizine Idomudia Afolabi who passed the judgment on Wednesday said the election was nolified based on the fact before the court, that genuine delegates that were suppose to vote were disenfranchised by some illegal delegates from Keffi and Nasarawa Local Government Areas respectively.
On their part while briefing newsmen immediately after the judgment counsels to both the plaintiff and defendant Barr. Gali Umar Ahmed and Dr. Mubarak Adekilekun said they were satisfied with the judgment, adding that they would go back and seat with their clients to know the next steps of actions to be taken as wether to abide by the judgment or proceed to the court of appeal.
“The decision of my Lord,I think is fair to both the parties, but we will consider it and see if we are going upstairs. The court considered the delegates that were suppose to vote on the 4th,June 2022 at the said primary election.
“And the court came to conclusion that it was those original delegates on exibit D1 and D2 that are proper delegates who are supposed to vote on that day and having not vote they are being disenfranchised and also the court considered that having been disenfranchised by the party itself the said election is nolified entirely” Barr. Ahmed said
While,Dr. Adekilekun said, ” Primary election for Nasarawa West held on the said date was nolified and the party APC was given 14 days to conduct a fresh election, that is the decision of the court, but you know in law there are different layers of courts to make an appeal if necessary. So either of the party involved in the matter is free to say the want to appeal. As lawyers were we were not suppressed with the judgment, because we have the right to appeal”.
Also speaking to newsmen the the plaintiff Barr. Labaran Shuibu Magajii described the judgment as as a victory for the commoners, adding that when they compliant to the court of unknown delegates voted during the said election some people thought that the were westing their time.
” You can see when we are laying claims that there unknown delegates people thought we were westing our time, but now through the judiciary pronouncement of unknown delegates were exposed today. So am one of the most happiest person today because the judgment went on the side of the commoners” he stressed.
AljazirahNigeria revealed that Magaji had dragged the party and the supposed winner of the said election Architect Shehu Tukur as well as ten others to court over alleged abormalities during the said primary election.
Efforts to reach Architect Shehu Tukur the defendant before going to press proved abortive as he was not available in court and didn’t pick calls put to him.
It will be recalled that the said Nasarawa West Senatorial district was being occupied by Senator Abdullahii Adamu before he became the APC national chairman and since then the seat has been vacant.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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