Politics
NNPP vows legal action over INEC’s alleged refusal to obey court orders
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has said it will deploy all lawful means to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to comply with existing court orders regarding the party’s leadership dispute.
The party stated this in a release issued on Wednesday by its Secretary General, Mr. Ogini Olaposi, following a closed-door meeting between selected NNPP executives, their legal counsel, Segun Fiti, and the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, in Abuja.
Olaposi said the meeting was convened to address concerns over INEC’s alleged failure to implement court judgments on the NNPP leadership tussle, but described the engagement as inconclusive and unproductive.
He said the party had exercised patience and pursued legal channels, including judgments from various courts, which he claimed directed INEC to recognise the leadership led by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam as Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Dr. Agbo Major as Chairman of the National Working Committee, NWC.
According to him, the delegation presented multiple court rulings, including those of the Abia State High Court, the Federal Capital Territory High Court, and the Owerri Court of Appeal, which allegedly ordered INEC to comply with the decisions.
Olaposi further alleged that despite a mandamus order directing INEC to update its records within 72 hours and file an affidavit of compliance, the commission had failed to act.
He also claimed that the Appeal Court in Owerri issued additional directives for compliance, which were yet to be implemented.
The NNPP scribe said the INEC Chairman, during the meeting, did not provide clear reasons for the commission’s alleged non-compliance, adding that he only stated that the party would “hear from the commission.”
Olaposi said the development suggests uncertainty over when the commission intends to act, even as preparations toward the 2027 general elections continue.
He added that the party would consider seeking further legal remedies, including possible adjustments to the electoral timetable to protect its participation in the elections.
The NNPP also called on President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly, the judiciary, and security agencies to take note of the situation, warning that no institution should operate above the law.
The party insisted that it remains committed to pursuing justice through lawful and constitutional means.
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Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Council, has called on politicians and political actors to embrace issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against the use of inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination, and divisive politics.
The call was contained in a communiqué issued on Friday at the end of the union’s congress held at Dr. Sam Egwu Press Centre, Abakaliki, and presided over by the State Council Chairman, Comrade Samson Nwafor.
The congress urged political actors to comply with electoral guidelines and focus on policies, programmes, and ideas that would promote peace and democratic development in the state.
On agriculture, the union expressed concern over delays in the distribution of government farm inputs and appealed to the state government to ensure timely delivery to genuine farmers to boost food production and food security.
The congress also advised residents of flood-prone communities to adhere strictly to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities and avoid blocking drainage channels to reduce the risk of flooding during the peak rainy season.
The NUJ appealed to Goverror Francis Nwifuru to allocate an alternative parcel of land to enable it realize its proposed journalists’ housing estate project following the revocation of its earlier allocation at the EBSU Pocket Layout.
The journalists reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, responsible journalism, and sustainable development in Ebonyi State.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Ebonyi State chapter, has said it was not part of the purported claim of backing the 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Ifeanyi Odii.
The party stated that the purported endorsement was allegedly being master-minded by sacked officials of the NDC in the state.
Speaking to newsmen on Friday, in Abakaliki, the chairman of NDC in Ebonyi State, Hon. Enyinnaya Udensi Alum, said the party had no intention to endorse any politician other than its gubernatorial candidate.
He called on all NDC faithful in the state and supporters to steer clear from the purported endorsement, adding that the move was antithetical to the tenets and principles of the party.
He said, “Information reaching me, Hon. Prince Alum Enyinnaya Udensi, the Ebonyi State Chairman of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is that a few former members of the party, who were sacked over financial impropriety and anti-party activities are purportedly going to endorse one of the factional governorship candidates of the PDP on behalf of the NDC tomorrow or soon after.
“Ebonyians, NDC members and other teaming supporters of the NDC in the state should note that the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Ebonyi State has its governorship candidate, and that the party has not and will at no time endorse any other candidate of any party other than the NDC governorship candidate.
“NDC members are hereby requested not to attend any such gathering as it amounts to anti-party activities, while the general public is asked to desist from dealing with the above named individuals as they are no longer NDC members and do not represent the Nigeria Democratic Congress.”
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The full fixtures and dates for the World Cup Round of 16 fixtures have been confirmed.
This follows the conclusion of the Round of 32 fixtures played today.
Recall that Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 to progress to the Round of 32, while Colombia eliminated Ghana from the competition following a 1-0 win.
Argentina will now face Egypt in the last-16 on Tuesday, while Colombia will take on Switzerland.
Co-host nation Canada will tackle Morocco on Saturday.
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 fixtures in full:
Saturday, July 4:
Canada vs Morocco
Paraguay vs France
Sunday, July 5:
Brazil vs Norway
Mexico vs England
Monday, July 6:
Portugal vs Spain
United States vs Belgium
Tuesday, July 7:
Argentina vs Egypt
Switzerland vs Colombia
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