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Court Dismisses Ned Nwoko’s Case Challenging Okowa’s APC Senatorial Ticket
By Derick Peretengboro
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a lawsuit filed by Senator Ned Nwoko seeking to invalidate the emergence of former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Delta North Senatorial District.
Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the suit could not proceed because it was not properly instituted in line with the provisions of the law governing pre-election matters. According to the court, the case was filed through an individual presented as Nwoko’s attorney rather than being personally initiated by the senator, making the action legally defective from the outset.
The suit, which listed the APC, Okowa and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants, sought to nullify Okowa’s candidacy for the forthcoming senatorial election.
During the proceedings, Nwoko applied to amend the court documents to indicate that he had personally filed the case instead of acting through an attorney. However, lawyers representing the defendants opposed the request, maintaining that the defect affected the foundation of the suit and could not be corrected through an amendment.
In his judgment, Justice Umar agreed with the defendants, holding that the right to institute a pre-election action is personal to an aspirant and cannot be delegated to another person. The judge further stated that the defect deprived the court of jurisdiction to entertain the matter, leading to the suit being struck out.
The ruling effectively leaves Okowa’s emergence as the APC candidate for the Delta North Senatorial District intact, unless a higher court decides otherwise. Reports indicate that Senator Nwoko is expected to challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Nigeria’s petrol prices may face downward pressure following a fresh decline in international crude oil prices, amid growing optimism that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran could lead to the resumption of crude oil and petroleum product shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The development could ease pressure on global oil markets, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a major international route for crude oil and petroleum product transportation.
A possible restoration of shipping activities through the waterway is expected to improve global supply and reduce concerns over disruptions that have contributed to fluctuations in oil prices.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Presidency and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, have exchanged words following allegations that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from greeting Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Obi alleged that NFF officials stopped him from approaching the players when he encountered the team at the airport on Monday, following their return from Morocco with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
In a statement issued through his media office, the former Anambra State governor said he had asked his protocol officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether he could welcome and congratulate the players.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Leader of the Warri South-West Legislative House and Chairman of the Delta State Councillors Forum, Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, has warmly welcomed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside members of the Delta State APC Campaign Council, to Warri South-West Local Government Area.
The visit forms part of the party’s political engagements and mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekpemupolo Samuel’s reception of the governor and his entourage underscores the involvement of political and legislative stakeholders in the party’s activities across the local government area.
The visit also provides an opportunity for party leaders, elected representatives and grassroots stakeholders to interact as the APC intensifies its political engagements across Delta State.
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