In a statement signed by the group’s Project Coordinator, Hon. Muttaka Ahmed Ibrahim,  acknowledged the strong reactions trailing the case, particularly from civil society organisations critical of the senator’s six-month suspension by the Senate. While the court upheld the Senate’s constitutional powers to discipline its members, it described the suspension as “excessive.”

The court, however, ruled against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, ordering her to publish a formal apology in two national newspapers and on her Facebook page within seven days. In addition, the lawmaker was fined ₦5 million for contempt in a civil proceeding, a move the ARP says underscores the importance of adhering to judicial processes.

ARP cautioned against ongoing efforts by some civil society groups to mobilize mass protests in response to the ruling.

“While civic action is vital in any democracy, reactionary protests at this point risk inciting unrest and may weaken the very institutions we seek to strengthen,” the statement warned.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, justice, and national unity, the Arewa Revival Project urged youth-led and Northern-based organisations to redirect their energies toward constructive civic education and lawful advocacy that support institutional reform and national development.

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In a landmark ruling on Friday, the court affirmed that the recall process is constitutionally valid and aligns with the civic rights of Kogi Central Senatorial District constituents. It also urged the petitioners to exercise their rights in a peaceful and orderly manner.

This decision follows the court’s interim injunction on Thursday, which temporarily restrained INEC from receiving, accepting, or acting on any recall petition or conducting a referendum regarding Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s removal.

The injunction was granted after an ex-parte application was filed by Anebe Jacob Ogirima and four others, all registered voters in Kogi Central. Their counsel, Smart Nwachimere, argued that the recall petition contained fictitious signatures.

While the court has now permitted the recall process to proceed, INEC remains barred from accepting petitions with fake signatures or conducting a referendum based on such fraudulent documents.

The case has been adjourned to May 6, 2025, for further proceedings.

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Adeleke claims that a former governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is masterminding the plot.

According to Adeleke, Oyetola is working in cahoots with security agencies to enforce a non-existent court judgment regarding the state’s local government administration. The governor alleges that this plot aims to reinstate local government chairmen and councillors who were sacked by a subsisting court ruling.

Adeleke maintains that he had no hand in the sacking of these officials, who were removed by two separate judgments of the Federal High Court in Osogbo before he took office. The governor has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent the alleged plot from unfolding.

“I urge Mr. President to instruct the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of DSS, and the Commandant General of the Civil Defense Corps not to obey any illegal orders from Oyetola,” Adeleke said.

The governor warns that if this plot is allowed to succeed, it could lead to widespread violence and mayhem in the state, putting the lives of innocent citizens at risk. The Osun State government has vowed to take all necessary measures to prevent this alleged plot from unfolding and to maintain peace and order in the state.

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Omotosho while delivering judgment in the suit, ordered that Shaibu be reinstated to office because the Edo State House of Assembly failed to comply with due process in impeaching him.

Justice Omotosho also set aside the appointment of the new Deputy Governor who replaced Shaibu.

The court held that the allegation on which the House of Assembly based the impeachment proceedings was untenable in law and did not constitute gross misconduct.

He ordered the Inspector General of Police to provide him with needed security to enable him to resume office and perform the functions of the office until the end of his tenure.

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The Supreme Court dismissed the suit alleging certificate forgery against the governor and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2020 governorship election in the state, Daily Dates Nigeria.

In the run-up to the election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its chieftains, Williams Edobor, had filed a suit against Obaseki at the Federal High Court, Abuja, alleging that the governor forged his Ordinary level (O’level) and university degree certificates which he tendered to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of his qualifications for the September 19, 2020, governorship election in Edo State.

The plaintiffs had asked the court to disqualify the first defendant, who won the election, in the event that he forged his university certificate obtained from the University of Ibadan (UI) in 1979.

However, in a judgement on January 9, 2021, the trial judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed, held that the plaintiffs provided no iota of evidence before the court to establish that Obaseki forged either his O’level certificate or his degree certificate and therefore dismissed the suit.

Dissatisfied with the court’s decision, the APC had approached the Court of Appeal.

In a March 18, 2021, judgement, the appellate court held that the lower court was right in its findings and conclusions.

The court also held that the appeal lacked merit, and dismissed the suit accordingly.

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Abulrasheed Maina reportedly slumped after the court resumed proceedings in the 12-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) submitted against him and his firm, Common Input Property and Investment Limited.

EFCC had alleged that Maina used a bank account that was operated by his firm and laundered funds to the tune of about N2billion, part of which he used to acquire landed properties in Abuja.

Maina had on Wednesday secured the permission of the court to enter a no-case-submission after the EFCC closed its case charge against him with nine witnesses.

However, when the case was called on Thursday, Maina’s lawyer, Mr. Anayo Adibe, told the court that his client would not be able to proceed with his application.

Adibe said he was unable to prepare the no-case-submission owing to the fact that he was not availed with records of proceedings of the court in the matter.

While making a further submission, his client, Maina, slumped beside the dock where the court permitted him to sit.

Some lawyers and officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service quickly rushed to his aid, a development that forced trial Justice Abang to suspend sitting.

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In a unanimous decision by a seven-man panel of Justices led by Justice Amina Augie, the court held that the Federal High Court in Lagos gave the judgement without jurisdiction when it convicted Kalu. The former Abia State Governor was convicted alongside his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited and former Director of Finance in Abia State, Jones Udeogu.

The apex court held that the judge who convicted Kalu, Justice Mohammed Liman was not a judge of the High Court again when he passed the judgement.

The Supreme Court held that Justice Liman, who had been upgraded to the Appeal Court at the time lacked the power to make a judgement in the High Court.

The Supreme Court held that Justice Liman, who had been upgraded to the Appeal Court at the time lacked the power to make a judgement in the High Court.

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