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November 14, 2022 Onofiok Luke Advocates Better Welfare for Judicial Officers
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Onofiok Luke Advocates Better Welfare for Judicial Officers

The Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Mr Onofiok Luke has promised to continue to champion the cause of better welfare for judicial officers in the country. He stated this in a goodwill message at the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 All Nigeria Judges’ Conferences of the Lower Courts held at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja on Monday.
Luke said that the welfare of Judicial officers is very important. According to him; “the starting point for enhancing the role of the judiciary in nation building is by improving the living and working conditions of judges especially judges of the lower courts”.
“Some judges of the lower courts are without official vehicle, security, and they are poorly remunerated. They are also faced with inconvenient and uncomfortable working environment and conditions”.
“On our part as a Committee, we have continually push for improved welfare and working conditions for judges through bills, motions and advocacy. This push has yielded positive results in some areas; one of which is the upward review of the appropriation for the judiciary”, Luke added.
The Federal Lawmaker asked the National Judicial Institute to consider the training of judicial officers on some areas of the economy like oil and gas and the understanding of Petroleum Industry Act, PIA.
Luke pledged the continuous support of the Committee on Judiciary to ensuring a well positioned, better equipped and independent judiciary.
November 14, 2022 Courts Disqualifies Akan Udofia, Orders Fresh APC Guber Primary in Akwa Ibom
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Courts Disqualifies Akan Udofia, Orders Fresh APC Guber Primary in Akwa Ibom

The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo on earlier today has nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election that produced Obong Akanimo Udofia as the flagbearer of the party in Akwa Ibom State ahead of next year’s general elections.
 Justice Agatha Okeke, ordered that a fresh primary poll be conducted within 14 days of the judgment.
“Within fourteen days only, the party (APC) should conduct fresh primary” the court said.
Governorship aspirant in the Akwa Ibom APC governorship primary held on May 26 2022, Senator Ita Enang had sued Obong Akanimo Udofia, the APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the first, second and third defendants respectively, challenging the legitimacy of the conduct of the primary.
In determining the substantive suit, the judge noted that the APC Governorship Election Committee violated the laid down provisions of the electoral act 2022 as amended.
The judge also noted that there was no evidence before the court that the procedures adopted by the second defendant (APC) was held.
Justice Okeke also held that the aspirants were not given equal opportunity to campaign. She resolved that the weight of evidence before the court showed that no election was held and that the nomination of Obong Akanimo Udofia “was null and void and therefore set aside.”
“No APC governorship primary election was held in Akwa Ibom. Therefore, the nomination of the first defendant (Udofia) as the governorship candidate did not comply with the Electoral Act of 2022,” the judge held.
The judge described the Akwa Ibom governorship primary election held on May 26, 2022, as a “sham,” adding that “the second defendant (APC) is restrained from presenting its candidate (Udofia) to the third defendant (INEC) for the 2023 general election.
Justice Okeke ordered that “the second defendant shall, within 14 days, conduct a fresh election of the judgment and also ordered that the first defendant (Udofia) be disqualified from participating in the fresh primary”.
November 14, 2022 INEC Offices Security to be Reinforced by Army, DSS
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INEC Offices Security to be Reinforced by Army, DSS

In reaction to recent attacks  on the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Army will henceforth provide additional security for the facilities nationwide.

The move was agreed upon at the emergency meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held on Friday in Abuja.

National Commissioner and Chairman, Security Committee of INEC, Maj. Gen. Modibbo Alkali (rtd) disclosed the resolutions of the meeting in a statement on Saturday.

He said: “With 105 days to the 2023 General Election, the meeting noted with grave concerns the recent attacks on INEC facilities in Ogun and Osun States.

“Similarly troubling is the rising incidents of attacks on supporters and facilities of political parties, ostensibly by political opponents, so soon into the five-month period for campaign rallies, processions and meetings as provided in the INEC Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election.

” It is even more worrisome that these are happening as several electoral activities that will precede the elections are in progress such as the display of the register of voters for claims and objections nationwide.

“Following extensive reports, reviews and deliberations, the meeting arrived at the following resolutions:

“Security agencies will upscale intelligence gathering, sharing and utilisation of same to stem further sabotage.

“Deployment of joint Security and Safety Teams to all INEC assets and facilities nationwide forthwith. The teams will include, among others, the Police, Army, DSS, Civil Defence and the Federal Fire Service.

“In addition to the measures already taken for the arrest and prosecution of offenders, the Inspector General of Police, as head of the lead agency in internal security, shall convene a meeting of all political parties, candidates and other critical stakeholders to reiterate the imperative of peaceful campaign and to convey the enforcement measures to be taken against violators.

“Decisive lawful action shall be taken against purveyors of hate speech, incitement to violence, mobilisation of thugs and other violations, including the prompt arrest, investigation and prosecution of offenders in line with the provisions of Sections 92 and 93 of the Electoral Act 2022. Those already arrested will face prosecution immediately.

“The meeting appealed to Nigerians to continue to support INEC and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for the 2023 General Election.

November 14, 2022 Etuk Udua Ifa Traders Decry Market Demolition of Market By Akwa Ibom State Government Without Notice
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Etuk Udua Ifa Traders Decry Market Demolition of Market By Akwa Ibom State Government Without Notice

Traders in Etuk Udua Ifa at Ifa Atai Ikot Akpan in Uyo local government area have decried the ruthless demolition of the market yesterday by Akwa Ibom state government.

 According to an eye witness, the government officials, in company of police officers, stormed the market in the morning and demolished it while enforcing violence on any form of resistance by stall owners and community people.

 The demolition caused a faceoff between youths of the community and the police officers, which left some people injured.

 Market women and some indigenes who spoke exclusively to inspiration FM revealed that no prior information was given for evacuation before the demolition, leaving them completely clueless as to the reason for the demolition.

A community leader who pleaded anonymity disclosed that stall owners have been in tears since the destruction, as their main source of livelihood have been taken away in such brute manner.

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