The Nation Newspaper Guber polls: Fresh suit seeks sack of Bayelsa gov, deputy
The suit, which also seeks to disqualify Diri’s deputy and running mate, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, is seeking an order of mandatory injunction directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove their names as candidates in the election scheduled for November 11.
The suit seeking the disqualification of Diri and Ewhrudjakpo also sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining INEC, its agents, privies or whosoever called from further publishing their names as standard bearers for the party in the forthcoming election in Bayelsa. Azibanagbal asked whether a first school leaving certificate holder can run for the governorship election of a state in line with the provision of the Nigerian constitution.
“Considering issues 1 to 4 above, whether this honourable court has jurisdiction to order the 4th defendant to remove the names of 1st and 2nd defendants as candidates in the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa State.” The alliance adopted the PDP candidate in the election, Senator Dino Melaye, as the joint candidate of the two parties.
“This alliance is in the interest of all Kogites and Labour Party supporters, and we implore our supporters in Kogi State to mobilise and vote massively for PDP gubernatorial candidate, Senator Dino Melaye, come November 11, 2023.Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, a scientific independent opinion poll conducted by a pro-democracy civil society group, Justice and Democracy for Development , has predicted Governor Hope Uzodimma’s victory.
“Three per cent of the respondents said they were yet to decide on their choice. Two per cent said they would not vote while 1 per cent of the respondents declined to disclose their choice. The report also commended all the political parties in the election for working hard to add value to the integrity of the election by canvassing for support, especially to sway the undecided voters.
The report further commended the electoral body, stressing that the survey showed electorates in the state have expressed their confidence in the level of preparedness of the electoral body.
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