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PDP Declares Ibori Daughter’s Seat Vacant Over Defecting To APC.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to initiate the process for a fresh election to fill the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. This demand follows the defection of Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement released by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party asserted that Hon. Ibori-Suenu’s defection automatically renders her seat vacant under Section 68 (1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). This provision states that a member of the Senate or House of Representatives must vacate their seat if they join another political party before the expiration of their elected term.

The PDP contended that Hon. Ibori-Suenu’s actions lead to the forfeiture of her seat, rights, privileges, and recognition as a member of the House of Representatives, as interpreted by the Supreme Court. The party urged her to refrain from presenting herself as a representative to avoid any implications of impersonation, which could have criminal consequences.

Additionally, the PDP has called on the Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly to enforce her removal from the House. They have communicated with INEC to conduct a by-election within the constitutionally mandated timeframe to fill the now-vacant seat in Delta State.

The PDP also directed its National Legal Adviser to initiate legal proceedings to safeguard the votes and mandate of the Ethiope East/Ethiope West constituents, emphasizing that “the votes and mandate of the people… cannot be appropriated by any person or” political party under any guise.”

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Akwa-Ibom Governor Sacks All Commissioners

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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has decided to dissolve his cabinet to make way for new individuals in his administration.

Eno made the announcement during a valedictory session at the Executive Chamber in Uyo on Friday.

The governor clarified that all the commissioners had done their jobs well, but the move was necessary to bring in a fresh set of professionals for the next phase of governance.

A dinner in honour of the outgoing members will take place at the Government House later in the evening.

Many of the commissioners had served for nearly a decade, with some holding positions under the previous administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Eno mentioned that their retention earlier was meant to acknowledge their hard work, as they did not receive adequate recognition when the previous government ended in May 2023.

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America returns $52.88m linked to former Nigerian minister

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The United States government on Friday returned $52.88 million linked to former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Madueke.

This amount was traced to assets forfeited by Galactica, connected to Madueke and her associates.

US Ambassador Richard M. Mills Jr. and Nigerian officials, led by Attorney-General Prince Lateef Fagbemi, formalized the agreement at the Ministry of Justice in Abuja.

The funds will be managed with transparency, under the supervision of the World Bank and IIJ, to ensure their proper use in projects benefiting Nigeria, adhering to international anti-corruption standards.

“Measures have also been put in place to ensure that the repatriated funds are not only disbursed but also utilized transparently and accountably by the World Bank and IIJ, with periodic reports to be forwarded to Nigeria and the US on the implementation of the projects.

“This robust framework will guarantee that the funds are effectively used for the full benefit of the Nigerian people in line with UNCAC and the Global Forum on Asset Recovery (GFAR) principles,” the AGF added.

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Gov Makinde appoints Abimbola Owoade as new Alaafin Of Oyo

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The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by Governor Makinde.

According to the commissioner, a statement to this effect has been issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said that the announcement has put to rest all the socio and legal bickerings that have ensued since the demise of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022.

The Alaafin stool became vacant following the de@th of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, who was Alaafin from 1970 to 2022.

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