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Tinubu/Shettima Associates Constitute Council To Advice On Appointments

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The Tinubu/Shettima Associates and Professionals (TAP-IT) Project 2023 has constituted a 12-member Independent Advisory Council to advise on appointments and responsibilities to be made by Nigeria President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

The appointments and responsibilities for the President-elect cuts across all levels of governance.

This was contained in a communique from a strategic meeting of the organization signed by its Director-General, Comrade Abdulmajeed Sa’ad held in Abuja on Thursday.

Membership of the advisory council are Professor Mohammed Kuta Yahaya (Niger State), Mr. Gbenga Olawepo Hashim (Kwara State), Alhaji Mahmoud Aliyu Shinkafi (Zamfara State), Barrister Obioma Success (Imo State), Alhaji Umaru Dembo (Kaduna State), Alhaji Sani Turaki and Alaja Folashade Bola Tinubu (Lagos State).

Others are Professor Toaheed Adedoja (Oyo State), Engineer Yusuf Husseini (Kogi State), Alhaji A. Haruna (Adamawa State), Hajiya Amina H. Kila (FCT) and Comrade Aminu Aminu (Jigawa State).

The communique called on the President-elect to avoid sensitive mistakes made by previous administrations such as delay in appointments, refusal to reward support groups, non-compliance to competence and merit which are ascribed requirements for appointments.

TAP-IT also salute all that have contributed in numerous ways for the success of Asiwaju Tinubu in the February 25, 2023 elections and decided to honour them with awards at an elaborate ceremony in Abuja. Among those honoured were members of the advisory council.

They included a former Minister of State (Petroleum), Alhaji Umaru Dembo, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo Hashim, an international businessman and an APC presidential aspirant, the Director-General, Tinubu Campaign Organisation and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, a former Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, Comrade Aminu Aminu, Barrister Obioma Success and Engineer Yusuf Husseini.

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Others are Alhaji Aminu Suleiman, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu, Mr. James Faleke, Professor Mohammed Kuta Yahaya, Professor Toaheed Adedoja, Alaja Folashade Bola Tinubu, the Iyaloja of Lagos, Hon. Akin Awodeji and Alhaji Sani Turaki.

According to Sa’ad, it will be unwise not to immediately recognize these individuals who have sacrificed immensely to see that the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Tinubu was victorious at the polls.

Comrade Sa’ad pointed out that these individuals among others are also poised towards repositioning the Tinubu administration by hitting the ground running after its inauguration on May 29, 2023.

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Ighodalo vows to Appeal tribunal verdict upholding Okpebholo’s election victory

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 19 September governorship election in Edo, Mr Asue Ighodalo, has said he will challenge the tribunal’s judgment at the Court of Appeal.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Edo election tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, reaffirmed Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s victory and dismissed the petitions from the PDP and Ighodalo.

Ighodalo, in a statement in Benin, said his decision to challenge the judgment aimed to protect Edo people’s collective rights and ensure they freely determine their future.

“Today, the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered its judgment on our petition challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 election in our dear state.

“While we may not all agree with the verdict, we remain steadfast in our belief that the rule of law must continue as democracy’s foundational bedrock.

“Our pursuit of justice affirms our firm belief that Edo people’s right to freely choose their leaders through credible, free, and fair elections must always prevail.

“As a committed democrat, I respect the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and urge all Edo people to remain peaceful, calm, and law-abiding,” he stated.

Ighodalo said this was not the end of their journey but the beginning of a greater struggle for justice, democracy, and the sanctity of the people’s mandate.

He commended the people for their massive support, sincere love, and belief in their shared vision for a prosperous Edo, which had fuelled their journey.

“For us, this has never been about personal ambition but about our conviction to create a clear ‘Pathway to Prosperity’ for Edo while upholding democracy’s core values.

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“I have, therefore, instructed my legal team to proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge this decision, which we consider a serious miscarriage of justice.

“This is not about me or any single individual; it is about democracy’s essence, our collective right to determine our future, and our legacy for generations unborn.

“We remain resolute. We remain committed. We shall not waver in our pursuit of truth and justice,” Ighodalo said. (NAN)

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Reactions trail Edo tribunal judgement

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Mixed reactions have continued to trail the tribunal’s judgment affirming the election of Gov. Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the Sept. 19 governorship election in Edo.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Edo election tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, reaffirmed Okpebholo’s victory.

It dismissed the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

Reacting to the judgment, the Edo chapter of the PDP expressed disappointment with the ruling delivered by the three-man election petition tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi.

Chris Nehikhare, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP Caretaker Committee, said the party was waiting to receive the Certified True Copy of the judgment before making further decisions.

“PDP is disappointed with the judgment of the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led panel.

“As a party, we are waiting for the Certified True Copy. We will study it and decide on our next course of action,” Nehikhare said.

Mr Aslem Ojezua, a former PDP chieftain who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he was unsurprised by the tribunal’s decision, as the petition lacked merit.

“What I expect now is for Ighodalo to congratulate Okpebholo and join hands in solving the problems confronting our people and communities,” Ojezua said.

He added that the verdict was clear, highlighting the distinction between legal and sensational issues.

Chief Dan Orbih, PDP National Vice Chairman (South-South), said the tribunal had spoken, and they could not question its ruling.

Orbih stated that PDP would now focus on bringing back members who left during the primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate.

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He emphasised that efforts would commence to rebuild the party in Edo State following the election setback.

Orbih blamed the PDP’s struggles on former Gov. Godwin Obaseki, accusing him of driving members away from the party.

“Unfortunately, the former governor brought distress, division, and disaster to the PDP.

“Today, I did not see his face among those at the tribunal, waiting for the judgment outcome.

“As it stands, lawyers will study the verdict and make a decision after a careful review of the well-established ruling,” he said. (NAN)

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Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Confirms Monday Okpebholo as Governor

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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has officially recognized Monday Okpebholo as the legitimate governor of Edo State.

In a series of three judgments, the tribunal rejected petitions submitted by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance, and Accord Party.

The tribunal determined that the PDP did not present any witnesses to substantiate its claims of overvoting.

Specifically, the PDP failed to bring forth polling unit agents from the locations where they alleged electoral discrepancies occurred.

Furthermore, the tribunal noted that among the 19 witnesses presented by the petitioners, 14 were ward and local government agents, while the primary witness, who claimed to be a director of strategy for the PDP, had no involvement in the election’s execution.

Additionally, the tribunal remarked that the BVAS evidence submitted by the petitioners was inadequately presented.

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