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ONGOING: Onor, Jarigbe At Court Of Appeal Abuja Over CRNorth Litigations

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Cyril Ogar 


The Senator representing central senatorial district in the national assembly, Sandy Onor and senator elect for the northern district, Jarigbe Agom have arrived the premises of the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal in preparation for a ruling on a motion filed by Joe Agi SAN to reverse a judgment of the Court.
A three man panel of the Court sitting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital had dismissed the petitions filed before it by Mr. Agi and Dr. Stephen Odey arising from the Elections Petition Tribunal ruling which held that the People’s Democratic Party had won the December 5, 2020 senatorial by-election in northern Cross River.


The panel upheld the appeal of Mr. Jarigbe and declared him the validly elected senator of the district.


But, dissatisfied with this, Mr. Agi and Mr. Odey are said to have filed a motion seeking to set aside the ruling of the Court of Appeal which is usually the final arbiter on issues arising from national and state assemblies elections petition tribunals.


Court documents show that Mr. Agi who brought his motion pursuant to Section 6(6), 246(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as altered) as well as Order 6 Rule 12 and Order 19 Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules 2016 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the Court, is seeking the Court to “amend, correct and or set aside the order made in her judgment of July 30, which directed that Jarigbe be re-issued the Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).”


Summarily, he argued that the judgment of July 30 was in error and should be reviewed and corrected to return him as the winner, having scored the highest lawful vote in the by-election having claimed that the PDP had no lawful candidate.


For Odey, the July 30 judgment was in error because Mr. Jarigbe did not file a cross petition and so cannot be entitled to any relief of the Court warranting his being declared a winner of the election.


He is asking the Court to set aside that judgment since he polled the highest votes in the election as declared by INEC and was duly sponsored by his party, PDP.


Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday in Abuja presented for the second time, a Certificate of Return to federal lawmaker, Jarigbe Agom as the duly elected Senator representing Cross River North in the Nigerian Senate.Hon. National Commissioner, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu (left) today presented a Certificate of Return to the Senator representing the Cross River North Senatorial District, Mr Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja,” the electoral umpire posted on its verified Facebook page on Wednesday

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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