Election tribunal fixes May 6th for hearing – TheNigerialawyer

Kano governorship, National Assembly and state House of Assembly
Election Petition Tribunal has fixed 6th of May to begin hearing on
the petition filed before it against governor Ganduje and All
People’s Progressive Congress (APC) by People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) and its gubernatorial candidate.

Counsel to PDP and its candidate Abba Kabiru Yusuf, Barrister
Bashir Yusuf Muhammad told Daily trust that, they have filed two
pending application but struck out one based on a latest
development adding that the counsel had respected the court’s
opinion on their second application.

“We have two pending applications before the court. One seeking
the order to serve the APC and Kano state Governor by substituted
means because all efforts to serve him through personal service was
proved abortive as stated to us by the registry”, he added.

“However, we learnt today that, the registry was yesterday able
to serve the Governor personally and subsequently we apply for the
court to strikeout the application which the court did.”

“The second application was to ask the court to extend the
exparte order given to us to inspect election materials in the INEC
because the order given to us elapsed after 14 days from the day it
was given to us and the court was of the opinion that since the
petition was serve on all both parties is better for us to put them
on notice so that they could come to the court an order will be
given to them to act accordingly,” the counsel explained.

Similarly, counsel to APC and Governor Ganduje barrister Musa
Abdullahi Lawal stated that the’s court decision was a fair
decision and that the court has done justice by saying that all
must be placed on notice so that the court may hear from them.

The presiding judge Justice Halima Shamaki adjourned the case to
the 6th of May for hearing.

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Brig General Musa Justifies Regular Military
Drills
The physical fitness and mental alertness of Nigerian soldiers have
over the years, been boosted and well-enhanced as a result of
regular military drills, Brigadier-General Umar Thama Musa, the
Guard Brigade’s Commander, has disclosed.

General Musa made this known in his Opening Remarks at the
“Guards Brigade Inter-Unit Drill Competition 2019,” held at the
Brigade’s Parade Ground in Mambilla Barracks.

Military Parade

The Brigade Commander who said drill is the basic foundation of
Military Regimentation, added that it is also the yardstick for
measuring the level of discipline of a force and the building block
that sharpens the individual soldier’s military bearing.

“Drill is aimed at producing a soldier who is proud, alert, and
obedient, while also providing the basis for teamwork. Therefore,
the importance of drill in building a discipline force cannot be
over-emphasized.

The senior Army officer informed the soldiers who represented
various participating Guards Battalions, that the contest is aimed
at testing their proficiency in drill, as well as assessing the
general state of their alertness.

He said: “This event would also build the capacity of the
participating units and Guards Brigade in general. You must
therefore take advantage of this event and other scheduled training
activities in your Brigade. As this will enhance your performance
as Guards Brigade troops and also endear the confidence of the
civil populace in order to actualize the COAS vision which is to
have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of
its constitutional roles.”

Also speaking at the event, Brigadier-General Henry Tafida
Wesley, Director Clothings and Stores, Department of Army Logistics
commended the troops of the participating Battalions for their
colourful displays and breath-taking march pasts, expressing belief
that the drill will make them more responsive in discharging their
duties.

He pointed out that the annual drill competition has helped to
mentally and physically prepare Nigerian soldiers for various
military operations within the country, and successful safekeeping
missions in Africa.

The 7 Guards Battalion, 102 Battalion, 176 Battalion, 177
Battalion and Guards Brigade Garrison, participated in the drill
competition.

Each of the Battalion consists of one officer and 48 soldiers.
The winners received award plaques, medals and trophies.

By PRNigeria