Eko Hot Blog reports that Nine members of the National Assembly, including Senators and House of Representatives members, have been unseated by election petition tribunals across different states. The rulings, which were handed down in recent weeks, have triggered celebrations among the victors, while the ousted politicians are determined to appeal the verdicts in higher … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aare Afe Babalola says sitting judges should not preside over election petition tribunals to avoid the halt of cases unrelated to elections. Babalola spoke on Monday in Ado-Ekiti at an event to mark his 60th anniversary at the bar. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate transfer of governorship election petition tribunals for Ogun and Nasarawa States to Abuja for safety and guarantee of justice. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the call at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Ologunagba condemned attacks … Read more