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Tinubu faces another legal battle in Supreme Court over 2023 presidential poll
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing legal action at the Supreme Court, accused of unlawfully inaugurating himself as President despite an ongoing legal challenge against the 2023 presidential election. Chief Albert Ambrose Owuru, a presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, is invoking the doctrine of Lis Pendens, urging the Apex Court to invalidate Tinubu’s inauguration as the winner of the 2023 presidential poll.
Owuru, a Constitutional lawyer, argues that the election that declared Tinubu as President was void and constituted illegal self-help, given the unresolved legal proceedings against Tinubu at the Supreme Court. The case with the reference SC/667/2023 involves Owuru and the Hope Democratic Party as Appellants, with Respondents including former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Owuru contends that INEC’s declaration of Tinubu as President disregards the doctrine of Lis Pendens, asserting that Tinubu, being a party in the pending suit before the Supreme Court, should not have proceeded with his inauguration for the presidential poll. Owuru, who contested the 2019 presidential election under the Hope Democratic Party, is seeking a court order to declare him the constitutional winner of the 2019 election, a case that Tinubu voluntarily joined as an interested party.
In a recent motion, Owuru is requesting the Supreme Court to restrain Tinubu and other respondents from accessing the Federation Account until the constitutional questions regarding the 2023 election are resolved. Owuru argues that Tinubu’s awareness of the ongoing suit and his voluntary participation make his inauguration a violation of the Lis Pendens doctrine, warranting dismissal.
A statement from Owuru and the Hope Africa Foundation emphasizes that Tinubu’s claim to the presidency is affected by Lis Pendens, asserting that any self-help actions and claims to the presidency by the involved parties violate the law and the Lis Pendens doctrine. The statement underscores the need for patience in resolving these legal issues to determine the genuine President of Nigeria based on the rule of law.
Owuru’s legal battle stems from his assertion that Buhari usurped his tenure since 2019, challenging the declaration of Buhari as the election winner. Despite the dismissal of his initial suit, Owuru continues to pursue legal avenues, including the Court of Appeal, to contest the legitimacy of the election and challenge the inauguration of Tinubu.
The Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has described allegations by the president of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, that he was inciting other governors against accepting N70,000 minimum wage as false.
Comrade Ajaero made the accusation during an interview on national TV.
In a press statement by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo denied that he was running an anti-workers government in Anambra, while also listing his numerous achievements for workers in the state.
According to the statement: “The state government wishes to categorically debunk these allegations.
“In fact, at no time did Governor Soludo incite or influence other state governors against paying the proposed N70,000 minimum wage.
“The government of Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has enjoyed a smooth and cordial relationship with the labour leaders in Anambra State, even as at the time of issuing this statement, no letter of notice of industrial action has been received by the state government.”
Governor Soludo urged NLC and all workers in the state to disregard such allegations and recognise the substantial progress and numerous initiatives undertaken by his administration to enhance worker welfare and human capital development.
He said the proposed strike was unnecessary and counterproductive at this juncture, as it might seem like the NLC leadership is being politically influenced by desperate external actors to orchestrate an artificial industrial crisis in Anambra State.
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The Federal High Court in Lagos State has convicted and sentenced Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, founder of MedContour Services, for a botched plastic surgery that led to the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020. Justice Mohammed Liman sentenced her to one year in prison but offered an alternative of a ₦100,000 fine.
Babatunde Irukera, former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), expressed his satisfaction with the verdict on his X handle. He wrote, “Today is a proud day for me as I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Although I have left, the conviction underscores the importance of accountability for everyone in society, professionals included. This is how society should function and evolve. Anu Adepoju and her practice were convicted on all five counts charged by FCCPC. The wheels of justice may turn slowly, but perseverance is key. A good day for consumers of professional services.”
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians about the dangers of purchasing pre-registered SIM cards, emphasizing that this practice is illegal and could result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
The NCC warned that individuals using pre-registered SIM cards might unintentionally become involved in crimes such as identity theft, financial fraud, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
Furthermore, the NCC noted that pre-registered SIM cards compromise the accuracy of consumer information and hinder efforts to track criminals effectively. Using these SIM cards undermines the reliability of data collected on consumers, making it difficult for authorities to identify and apprehend the true criminals.
The NCC’s message aims to educate the public on the risks associated with pre-registered SIM cards and to encourage adherence to legal guidelines to enhance national security.
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