Osun: Adeleke faces fresh suit

The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in
Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has again been dragged to the
Federal High Court in Osogbo by some members of the People
Democratic Party in a fresh suit.

The new case was instituted by Mr Ajayi Shuaib on behalf of
himself and the concerned PDP members urging the court to determine
whether the certificate presented by Adeleke to the Independent
National Electoeal Commission for the election was genuine or
fake.

in the suit number FHC/OS/CS/16/2019, the plaintiffs urged the
court to determine the authenticity of Senator Ademola’s academic
qualification, particularly whether the school testimonial he
presented met the constitutional requirements of a secondary school
certificate.

Also joined in the fresh suit were the PDP and the Independent
National Electoral Commission, INEC as 2nd and 3rd respondents.

According to the Originating Summons, Mr Shuaib, through his
counsel; Barrister Seyi Oyagbile told the court that section
182(1)(J) of the Constitution, “specifically states: a) provided
that a Candidate must present a certificate to INEC.

The litigants sought for an interpretation of section 182(1)(J)
of the Constitution in the case of the documents presented by
Senator Adeleke as his academic qualification to INEC. They also
asked the court to determine whether the document presented by the
senator are certificates and whether they are authentic.

Barrister Oyagbile said if any of litigants’ questions get “no”
as answer, the court should also determine whether senator Ademola
could be adjudged a lawful candidate of the PDP or not.

The suit is based on section 182(1)(J) of the Constitution,
differing drastically from related cases based on section 177 of
the Constitution

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Police Warning: Elements Plan Attack Oil Facilities in
Niger Delta

Warns of Dire Consequences for Law Breakers

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered specific plots by some
subversive elements masquerading as climate and environmental
activists to commence massive and coordinated attacks on oil
installations across the country especially in the Niger-Delta
region and adjoining States. These plots which are politically
motivated, are aimed at sabotaging oil installations with intended
negative consequences on national security, economic development
and global oil market.

Consequently, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP M.A
Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered Commissioners of Police nationwide, and
particularly in designated States to intensify their surveillance
missions around oil facilities and other critical national
infrastructure. The Commissioners of Police and other field
Commanders have also been directed to put in place proactive
measures aimed at neutralizing these subversive threats and
bringing the plotters to book. The IGP warned of dire consequences
for persons or group of persons who may want to resort, to the use
of violence or threat of violence, in advancing their political or
economic goals.

While urging citizens to remain vigilant, report all suspicious
characters and plots to the law enforcement agents, the IGP
reaffirms his commitment to ensuring the adequate security of
lives, the protection of national assets and the protection of the
sanctity of our political freedom and democracy.

DCP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA​