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Akeredolu fails to stop suit seeking his removal from office

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7 years ago

November 9, 2018

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his party, the All Progressives Congress, on Friday, failed in their bid to have the Federal High Court in Abuja dismiss a pre-election suit seeking the governor’s removal from office.

The plaintiff in the suit, which Akeredolu and the APC wanted the court to dismiss, was instituted by Mr. Olusegun Abraham, the first runner-up in the September 3, 2016 governorship primary of the APC in Ondo State.

In a ruling on Friday, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba dismissed the separate notices of preliminary objection filed by the governor and the APC against the suit.

The judge, however, agreed with the applicants that due to the contentious nature of the dispute in the suit, the suit was wrongly commenced via originating summons instead of writ of summons which would entail calling witnesses by the parties.

But rather than dismiss the suit as prayed by Akeredolu and the APC, the judge ordered that the matter be properly commenced via a writ of summons.

The judge, therefore, directed parties to file their pleadings and all necessary processes in the suit on or before November 30.

He fixed adjourned till December 6 and 7 for the hearing.

Akeredolu had emerged from the September 3, 2016 primary as the governorship candidate of the APC in Ondo State and proceeded to contest and won the November 26, 2016 main election in the state.

However, dissatisfied with the conduct of the primary and its outcome, Abraham had, through his lawyer, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), filed his suit seeking an order of court nullifying Akeredolu’s emergence from the primary as the party’s candidate on the basis that the primary was flawed as a result of the usage of an illegal delegates’ list.

But Akeredolu, through his lawyer, Chief Akin Olujinmi (SAN), and the APC, through Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), had filed separate notices of preliminary objection in which they sought an order dismissing the suit on the basis that the suit was incompetent and that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain it.

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Breaking : APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, Resigns

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3 days ago

June 27, 2025

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In a surprising development, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially resigned from his position with immediate effect.

Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, cited health reasons for his resignation, stating that he needs to “focus on his well-being.”

Mr. Ganduje’s time as APC chairman has been fraught with controversy and internal challenges.

While his resignation letter attributes his decision to health-related concerns, sources close to the situation suggest that mounting political tensions within the party may have influenced his move to step aside.

There have also been allegations of financial misconduct tied to his leadership, with some party members reportedly protesting against what they described as “excessive financial demands” from his office

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BREAKING: At last, Fubara meets with Amaewhule, Rivers lawmakers, as they shared jokes and laughter

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4 days ago

June 26, 2025

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Multiple sources confirmed on Thursday evening the meeting held and ended with Fubara holding the hands of Amaewhule as they shared jokes and laughter.

It was gathered that the meeting, which was held in Abuja, was the first reconciliatory move between the governor and the state lawmakers.

A source, who spoke in confidence, said Fubara’s engagement with the lawmakers was fruitful but added that an enlarged peace meeting would hold to discuss peace terms.

“The suspended Governor is determined to make peace. He has started the real engagement,” the source said.Fubara was suspended from office on March 19 following a state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu and ratified by the National Assembly to stop the escalating political crisis in the state.

Though Fubara had met with his estranged benefactor, Nyesom Wike and President Tinubu on the Rivers situation, the Thursday meeting he held with the lawmakers was said to be the most important step towards genuine reconciliation.

Wike had said on different occasions that to actualise genuine reconciliation Fubara must meet with the various stakeholders he offended especially members of the House of Assembly, whom he withheld their salaries and allowances for over two years.

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Renewed Hope: Jubilation in A’Ibom as Tinubu, Akpabio Welcome Governor Eno to APC on Saturday

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2 weeks ago

June 19, 2025

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The event, to be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, will be hosted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alongside the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Dignitaries expected at the high-profile reception include members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, the APC National Working Committee, party chieftains, and key political stakeholders from across Nigeria.

The planned reception was confirmed in a statement issued by Aniekan Umanah, chairman of the media & publicity subcommittee “The All Progressives Congress (APC) is pleased to announce that all is set for the grand reception of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Ph.D., and his team into the APC.“The historic event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 21, 2025, by noon at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

“His Excellency, Alhaji Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the APC, will formally receive Governor Umo Eno and his team into the party, following an official presentation by the Akwa Ibom State APC Chairman, Obong StephenThe event will be graced by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Leader of the APC, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who will officially welcome Governor Eno into the progressive fold.

“Other dignitaries expected include members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, the APC National Working Committee, senior party chieftains, and key political stakeholders from across the country.

“The APC warmly invites traditional rulers, political leaders, women and youth groups, and all citizens and residents of Akwa Ibom State to be part of this historic celebration.

Meanwhile, the state commissioner of police, Baba Azare, disclosed that adequate security is being put in place for the event.

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