Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association Electoral Committee, Monday Ubani, says the judiciary cannot dictate to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Day Break’, Ubani said INEC is clearly independent under the Nigerian constitution

His remark followed the order given by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court to INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four other political parties.

However, the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday ordered a stay of execution of the judgment that directed INEC to deregister the ADC and four other political parties.

Reacting, Ubani said, “Justice Lifu on Monday ordered INEC in its judgment to deregister those political parties.

“INEC filed a counter affidavit after taking the administrative action the constitution has given them powers to, and have found out those parties are not in breach.

“But the court was ready to substitute its own opinion over that of the body with the power to do so.”

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election, citing Governor Abiodun Oyebanji’s performance and widespread support among the people.

Yilwatda stated this in a post on X on Tuesday after attending the APC mega rally in Ekiti State alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, members of the National Working Committee, governors and other party leaders.

According to him, the large turnout at the rally reflected the governor’s popularity and acceptance across the state, adding that residents were eager to reward him with another term in office.

The APC chairman said Oyebanji had justified the trust reposed in him by the people through the construction and rehabilitation of roads, investments in education, and policies aimed at improving human capital development.

He noted that the administration’s achievements were evident across the state and had earned the governor the confidence and support of the electorate.

Yilwatda expressed optimism that the APC would secure victory in the election, attributing the expected outcome to the governor’s record in office and the backing of Ekiti residents.

“Governor Oyebanji has justified the confidence reposed in him by the people. Under his administration, critical roads have been constructed and rehabilitated, opening up communities and facilitating economic activities.

“His government has created an enabling environment for students to learn and excel, while significant investments have been made in education and human capital development.

“Today, everywhere you turn in Ekiti, the evidence of good governance is visible. The people recognize what Governor Oyebanji has done, and they are proud of his achievements. That is why thousands gathered voluntarily to express their support and reaffirm their confidence in his leadership,” Yilwatda said.

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has said the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is yet to publicly name former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate.

Amadi said Nigerians are waiting for him to publicly announce Amadi as his presidential running mate.

Posting on X, Amadi wrote: “@atiku is yet to publicly name @ChibuikeAmaechi as his VP. May be he will do so soonest. We wait to hear him say so soonest.”

On Monday, the ADC had named Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State as Atiku’s presidential running mate for the 2027 general elections.

The choice of Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate was revealed by ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi via a statement.

Abdullahi said Amaechi was chosen after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders.

However, observed that the former Vice President is yet to publicly unveil Amaechi as his running mate.