The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the 2019
general election in Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere has dragged
Governor Udom Emmanuel to the Supreme Court.
The Appeal Court in Calabar Cross River State had on November
14, affirmed the victory of Governor Udom Emmanuel, in the
governorship election held on March 9, 2019.
Ekere who was awarded N500,000 cost in favour of the respondent
had accused the Appeal Court judges of abandoning the substance for
technical judgement.
In the appeal, which was filed on November 25, 2019, the APC
candidate said the learned Justices of the Appellate court erred in
their ruling
Ekere is, therefore, seeking an order of the apex court for a
nullification of the governorship election of March 9, 2019, and an
order mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission to
conduct a fresh election in the state, among other reliefs.
Justice A. M. Yakubu-led Governorship Election Petition Tribunal
in Uyo had upheld the prayers of the respondents and dumped Ekere’s
petition for wanting in merit.
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DSS Operatives
DSS Uncovers Plot to Destabilise Nigeria During Yuletide
Seasons
The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered syndicated
plots by some undesirable groups to cause a breakdown of law and
order in various parts of the country including Abuja.
The arrangement is to instigate protests, mass action and
violence with a view to causing anarchy and destabilizing the
country.
These predetermined actions have been designed to take place
simultaneously in the major cities across the geopolitical zones in
the coming weeks. This is more so that the plotters are also
targeting the yuletide seasons to accomplish their sinister
motives.
Considering the implications of these on public safety and
national security, the Service wishes to warn the anti-democratic
elements responsible for these heinous plots to desist forthwith
from their inglorious acts.
Consequently, parents are advised to rein in their wards and
enjoin them not to allow themselves to be used to foment trouble.
Similarly, Heads of academic and public institutions are to warn
their students and employees respectively from engaging in any
untoward activity against public order.
The Service and other sister agencies are at alert and will
ensure that peace and security are maintained in all parts of the
country before, during and after the festive periods. Law abiding
citizens are equally encouraged to go about their normal businesses
without fear but report any suspected persons or breach of peace to
the nearest security office to them.
Peter Afunanya, Ph.D
Public Relations Officer,
Department of State Services,
National Headquarters,
Abuja