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JUST IN: Election Tribunal Affirms Fintiri As Adamawa Governor

Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Adamawa State has dismissed the petition filed by Dr. Umar Ardo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and upheld the election of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the tribunal sitting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital on Monday and chaired by Theodorer Uloho, deemed the petition “incompetent, defective, incongruous, and not properly instituted” and dismissed it.

Ardo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who challenged the outcome of the March 18 election and the April 18 declaration of Fintiri as the winner following the April 16 supplementary election.

Ardo’s petition instituted on May 8, joined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Fintiri and 16 others as respondents, alleged that the election was not conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act and that it was marred by corrupt practices (bribery), threats and violence and however sought the nullification of the entire exercise.

On their part, the 1st to 4th respondents told the tribunal that the petition was statute-barred and could not be entertained by the tribunal, alleging that the petition was not supported with evidence nor filed in compliance with the provision of the Electoral Act.

In her judgement, the Chairperson of the tribunal, Theodorer Uloho, dismissed the petition as “incompetent, defective, incongruous and not properly instituted before the tribunal.” She also held that the petitioners were not certain about what they wanted.

She further held that the allegation of corrupt practices must be proven with cogent and credible evidence and that failure to do so rendered the petition worthless, lifeless and without any probative value.

She dismissed the petition and awarded the sum of N200,000 in favour of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respondents.

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Police Issue Alert On Fake Hot Drinks In Delta After Nabbing Producer (Update) – Lifestyle Nigeria

A suspect identified as Chinemem Adigwe has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for producing and selling counterfeit alcoholic drinks. A Update released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, showed the suspect confessing to his illegal activities.

Adigwe revealed that he mixes ethanol, water, and flavor to create a fake version of popular alcoholic drinks, including Gordon’s and Chelsea. He then fills empty bottles of genuine products with his counterfeit concoction, deceiving unsuspecting consumers into believing they are purchasing authentic drinks.

The police warning, shared on social media, cautions consumers to be mindful of where and from whom they purchase alcoholic drinks. The suspect’s arrest serves as a reminder of the dangers of counterfeit products and the importance of vigilance in protecting one’s health and safety.

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ATTENTION NIGERIANS
Especially those who patronize spirits such as Gordon’s, Chelsea, and likes. This suspect, Chinemem Adigwe, was arrested in Bomadi LGA. He mixes ethanol, water, and flavor, then buys empty bottles of Gordon’s, Chelsea, and even mc dowel, puts his fake drinks… pic.twitter.com/ceYsomFMYc
— SP. Bright Edafe PPRO DELTA STATE (@Brightgoldenboy) April 27, 2024

The Delta State Police Command’s swift action in apprehending the suspect and raising awareness about this issue is commendable. Consumers are urged to remain cautious and report any suspicious activities to the authorities to prevent further harm.
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HURIWA Apologises To NNPCL Staff, Asabe Waziri – Lifestyle Nigeria

Civil Rights Advocacy Group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has written a letter of apology to a staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Ms. Asabe Waziri through her private/personal counsel/Legal consultant Deji Adeyanju’s law firm, over some perceived insinuations in the FOI request bothering on alleged misconduct unbecoming of a public officer or of corruption which the Rights group has described as totally unintended.

HURIWA had written a freedom of information request to the NNPCL requesting some information on the employment status of the staff of the NNPCL but the NNPCL had swiftly responded to the FOI request declining to provide such demanded information on some legal grounds including the claim that the NNPCL is not under any obligations to disclose such personal information on their staff. HURIWA has determined that the response from NNPCL was satisfactory as it was no longer interested to pursue any further request and/or public interest action on the same subject matter. NNPCL’s reply was authored by the law firm of Chief Afe Babalola(SAN).

But following a letter from the private counsel of Ms. Waziri complaining about insinuations made in the FOI request which may have painted her client in untoward position, HURIWA therefore authored a letter of unconditional apology to the client of Deji Adeyanju law firm: Ms. ASABE WAZIRI.

Dated 26th April, 2024, HURIWA’S LETTER OF APOLOGY to Ms. Asabe Waziri stated as follows:

“On behalf of our organisation, we write to tender our sincerest and unreserved apology to you for our decision to write to your employer.

We apologise for whatever insinuations of official misconduct unbecoming of a public officer or of corruption that may have been perceived from our FOI letter to your employer. This is totally unintended as we hold you in high esteem.

We wish to let you know that we never did that letter on behalf of anybody, but it was a decision of our organization and our intentions are of the best of intentions and not to malign or discredit you. We once more, extend to you our apology.

Whilst believing that our explanation is satisfactory, we hereby assure you of our highest honour and consideration.

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PDP National Vice-Chairman, Edo North Leaders Explain Opposition To Ighodalo – Lifestyle Nigeria

The Vice Chairman of People’s Democratic Party ( PDP), Chief Dan Orbih on Saturday along with some of the leading political actors from Edo North explained thier opposition to the emergence of Asue Ighodalo as the party’s governorship candidate in Edo State.

Their action came as Orbih denounced his membership of the PDP campaign council for the Edo governorship election.

Orbih made the denouncement of it’s membership at his country home in Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo during the Edo North PDP (Legacy) Leaders Stakeholders Meeting.

Orbih said the current PDP led by Gov. Godwin Obaseki and his chosen candidate Asue Ighodalo cannot lead Edo, adding that the PDP legacy group will vote for a candidate who would represent the best interest of the good people of the state.

According to Orbih, the PDP legacy group are the foundation of PDP, their primary interest is anchored on unity, fairness, justice and equity saying that since Obaseki came into the party in 2020 he abandoned the group who worked and voted for his re-election.

“I am not part and parcel of PDP campaign council

“In 2020 we came out in Edo North supporting the election and re-election of Gov Godwin Obaseki.

“I Chief Dan Orbih worked with Gov Obaseki to deliver him.