Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom calls on supporters of his administration and those of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to put aside political sentiments and join hands for the progress of the state. Governor Ortom urges the two camps to cease bitter exchanges on and off social platforms and embrace each other in the…
Details<<< By Tahav Agerzua >>> Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, today extended an olive branch to Prince Terhemen Tarzoor, defeated governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP whose appeal was dismissed at the Supreme Court. Reacting to the judgment at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, Governor Ortom commended Prince Tarzoor for opting for the…
Details<<< By Tahav Agerzua >>> Getting into the Supreme Court today is a different ball game from last Monday when it was free access. Most roads leading to the court have been blocked today on account of security concerns as President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to pass that way to attend the grand finale of…
Details<<< By Tahav Agerzua >>> In his ongoing submission Sebastian Hon stated that the appellant who relied on Section 87 of the Electoral Act 2010, (as amended ) at the Court of Appeal cannot change his case at the Supreme Court, and rely on Section 177 of the Constitution, and that oral submissions are not…
Details<<< By Tahav Agerzua >>> Both Prince Terhemen Tarzoor and Governor Samuel Ortom appear at the Supreme Court in Abuja with a retinue of lawyers. Seven judges of the court entered the courtroom at 9 05 am and the processes commenced. Adebayo Adenipekun, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, announced his appearance for the appellant…
Details<<< By Tahav Agerzua >>> There is no sign of bitterness or rivalry at the Supreme Court in Abuja where Tarzoor versus Ortom appeal has been scheduled to be held. Supporters of both PDP and APC are exchanging banters. Many have sat together and are sharing experiences. Am sitting next to my friend Dr Tsetim…
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<<< By Tahav Agerzua >>> Seven Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria today dashed the hopes of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State that its defeated governorship candidate, Prince Terhemen Tarzoor, would win the appeal he filed at the apex court. The Justices in a unanimous judgment dismissed the appeal filed by…
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