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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the election of Mohammed Sani Musa and declared Senator David Umaru as senator-elect for Niger East Senatorial District.

In a judgment read by Justice Stephen Adah, the appellate court set aside the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja on the grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter having become statute barred by law.



Justice Adah held that Sen. Umaru was duly elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him with a certificate of return.

Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo had on February 7 dismissed the preliminary objection by Umaru’s counsel, Chris Osuagwu, that the suit by Sani Musa was outside 14 days stipulated by the law on pre-election matters.




He had submitted that the primary election was conducted on October 2, 2018 while the petition was filed at the court on October 26, 2018, which was outside the 14 days stipulated by the law.

Umaru said the primary of October 2, 2018 was cancelled by the APC for irregularities while the party conducted a fresh primary on October 5, 2018, which he won.

Senator Umaru has expressed appreciation to God and his ers who stood by him “when all this travesty took place.” He said the judgment has vindicated him.

Meanwhile, a counsel the chambers of Wole Olanipekun (SAN), counsel to Sani Musa, has expressed the intention of the legal team to appeal to the Supreme Court following the decision of the Court of Appeal.

Source :https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/niger-senate-court-of-appeal-voids-sani-musas-election.html?fbclid=IwAR0TUvpSEy4mX29YjcVAAzYkYhmNnsj2mBAnlOTzWiH5MFuPkgmdUMTnrOk

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Our legal journalists are terrible reporters

Am not surprised the court declared an APC aspirant the winner.

Ilikeman:
The courts are beginning to turn to a circus

So true, David Umaru would not have won that seat given his performance, alot of the populace feel shortchanged. Naija judiciary na who know person na him dey win.

The last election should be nullified if possible and a fresh one held

HSfoundation:
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the election of Mohammed Sani Musa and declared Senator David Umaru as senator-elect for Niger East Senatorial District.

In a judgment read by Justice Stephen Adah, the appellate court set aside the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja on the grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter having become statute barred by law.



Justice Adah held that Sen. Umaru was duly elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him with a certificate of return.

Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo had on February 7 dismissed the preliminary objection by Umaru’s counsel, Chris Osuagwu, that the suit by Sani Musa was outside 14 days stipulated by the law on pre-election matters.




He had submitted that the primary election was conducted on October 2, 2018 while the petition was filed at the court on October 26, 2018, which was outside the 14 days stipulated by the law.

Umaru said the primary of October 2, 2018 was cancelled by the APC for irregularities while the party conducted a fresh primary on October 5, 2018, which he won.

Senator Umaru has expressed appreciation to God and his ers who stood by him “when all this travesty took place.” He said the judgment has vindicated him.

Meanwhile, a counsel the chambers of Wole Olanipekun (SAN), counsel to Sani Musa, has expressed the intention of the legal team to appeal to the Supreme Court following the decision of the Court of Appeal.

Source :https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/niger-senate-court-of-appeal-voids-sani-musas-election.html?fbclid=IwAR0TUvpSEy4mX29YjcVAAzYkYhmNnsj2mBAnlOTzWiH5MFuPkgmdUMTnrOk

Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.

This INEc confused ooooo

they don sharply give certificate of return to David Umaru....A case that will reach supreme court


INEC should also give Ademola Adeleke certificate of return now as Governor-Elect of Osun
State

Esji80:
This INEc confused ooooo

they don sharply give certificate of return to David Umaru....A case that will reach supreme court


INEC should also give Ademola Adeleke certificate of return now as Gubernor-Elect of Osun
State

dem de follow law na between umaru ll remain in senate why did apc deny him d ticket in d ist place Wat was his sin??

Sani Musa will win at the Supreme Court .

HSfoundation:


So true, David Umaru would not have won that seat given his performance, alot of the populace feel shortchanged. Naija judiciary na who know person na him dey win.

wetin umaru do?? educate us

Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.

Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong .

He is Buhari's lawyer too. So of what goes round comes round, what do you expect in Buhari's case?

Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.

OGHENAOGIE:
wetin umaru do?? educate us

If you read my comment well, you will note I said he would not have won the election given his abysmal performance especially when you talk of constituency projects or even direct impact
...babu

Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.

ChristianNorth:

Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong .

You guys are very short-sighted.
The only lawyers who don't use are charge and bail ones because they can't afford it.

At the end of the day, lawyers are judged based on success to failure ratio of the entire case,
not some lower court loss or victory.

Amumaigwe:


Olanipekun is just loosing legal steam rapidly. Keeps loosing high profile cases up and down; from Osun state to Niger state.

christian north how far.this was taken by a lawyer in his chambers not him personally plus it is a pre election matter,an apc internal matter.are you this empty

ChristianNorth:

Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong .

Continue making comments and quoting yourself with different monikers

candlewax:
The last election should be nullified if possible and a fresh one held

Seems you just read only the headlines

manitoba:
Sani Musa will win at the Supreme Court .

National Assembly and State House of Assembly matters ends in Appeal Court., only Governorship and presidential goes to Supreme court.

ok

ChristianNorth:

Just took the word out of my mouth. That dude is over-rated without Ikpeazu SAN.

I am saying it again, that dude will never win high profile case without strong .

Olanipekun that has represented Jonathan in court and won without the input of Ikpeazu.. You just like bragging around... Like you people inherited this nonsense.
If you know the number of cases Ikpeazu has lost, you will fear.
You will just be pushing your bigotry everywhere.
Somebody that has represented South West PDP in several tribunals and lost. He won one that is even sure would be overturn, and you are running around like rabbit.
Jeez!

HSfoundation:


If you read my comment well, you will note I said he would not have won the election given his abysmal performance especially when you talk of constituency projects or even direct impact
...babu

are u saying the elections was rigged in Niger State??