Penguin2:


When we say you lots are pathetic it will seem as if we are talking.

Just a little education….

This Olanipekun’s address has not even been formally laid in court. That would happen tomorrow.

After tomorrow, Obi’s legal team will have 7 days to respond to the written address.

So, where did you see Obi lawyer’s address that is watery?

Bobloco:
Wole Olanipekun is merely giving Tinubu, APC and their supporters false hope

Tareq1105:


I ask you, did the constitution says:

"25% in 2/3 of the states and 'in' the FCT"


or


"25% in 2/3 of the states and the FCT"?

I expect you to know that they are not the same.

cmikel:






You need to see how people from your country are seen as fraudstars abbroad all bc you value money over due process.
.

Spy360:

Akuko onye awuruma

Beer parlour talk

sultanofpigs:
Wole Olanikpekun has stolen TINUBUs mandate and given it back to PO, by virtue of his uselessness as a poorly trained SAN.

Olanikpekun is an Oluwole graduate...

Why quote an electoral act of 1979, which has already been modified in 1999? This man is totally shameless and immensely foolish.

Mizcreants think Propaganda will work for them...

helinues:


So 25% spread was applied in Osun election abi having 25% in FCT is also part of Osun election guidelines?

Ilaje1:


The constitution didn't give a special status to Abuja, as Abuja resident cannot have super power than other Nigerians. The "and" is a semantics that the Obis and others are taking advantage of because it is ambiguous. Can be interpreted 2 ways. Allow the judge to do the interpretation. According to you if a candidate wins all state with 97% votes each state but fail to have 25% in Abuja, he can't be a president? Do how ludicrous it is to interpret the "and" this way?

Tareq1105:


It was laid on Friday. Calculate 10 days from 5th July.

Let Obi release his on Friday that's 7 days after.

You know what I advise you get full report of the address. Wole Olanipekun actually dealt with all the issues with decided cases.

Wole Olanipekun address doesn't need the applause of obidients or social media. Rather it's addressed to the Tribunal Justices who are not on social media. They are based on what we all saw in the court. The only addition is the decided cases.

Let's see what Obi and Atiku would say in response meanwhile obidients can continue to keep deceiving fellow Obi supporters.

Tareq1105:


I ask you, did the constitution says:

"25% in 2/3 of the states and 'in' the FCT"


or


"25% in 2/3 of the states and the FCT"?

I expect you to know that they are not the same.

yemex04:

I know Lawyers twist Law to suit whatever position they are taking... but then a simple Question for you sir... Do you sincerely in your mind think the spirit or intention of that particular line of the constitution is to elevate thr FCT above others States in Nigeria? I hope you would be kind enough to answer this question.

Penguin2:

Have you ever heard of the report by a committee set up specially for the FCT?

Again I ask you, there are other instances the constitution referred to the “36 states of the federation and the FCT” like revenue allocation and all, are you saying therefore, that the RAMFAC is at liberty to share to “36 states of the federation” and leave out “the FCT” and they wouldn’t have broken a law?

Again, why does INEC conduct FCT Local Government elections, something the commission does not do for any other state of the federation?

fergie001:
Twitter and cruise...... There is something we call context. Osun had no issue with two-thirds or 25%.

In the history of our democracy, we have only had this situation in the Awo v Shagari time.

At the time, we had 19 States with Shagari winning 12. Awo argued that two-thirds of 19 is not 12, but should be 13.

The SC affirmed Shagari in a 6-1 verdict. The only dissent was Justice Kayode Eso (of Blessed memory)

hero2000:


The question you should be asking yourself is: Why was the Shagari government so shortlived after that judgement?

DaddyCoool:
This case is NOT about what is the law. It is about who are the judges. ALL these judges were appointed by APC and can be retired by Tinubu who also has the power to appoint them - and have whoever he appoints swiftly confirmed by the APC senate.
Bottom line, this is a kangaroo trial

discusant:


If an ex convict served out his conviction, he has no more business being listed as under investigation.
How did you expect the US embassy in Nigeria to write that Tinubu is under investigation in the US?

Advocates for Tinubu are clutching on straws.

chatinent:
It’s actually a smart move. Wole is not a charge and bail lawyer! He actually allows you to make his win very easy!

Let's think it. When he does use outdated case laws, he’ll be reminded, maybe by the other counsel that the 1979 constitution was already amended and he should introduce recent cases similar...just like you are asking. To the other counsel, he made a point. Which other recent case would all fingers point to? It is the Adeleke vs Oyetola to be used as precedent!


Now here is where the politics take place… and what you don't know. Actually, the Adeleke vs Oyetola was created for this case. So Wole let you decide for them to use it. And since you gave them the option, they introduce it as tho standing on the recent protocol you suggested.

Guess what? Since you want to feel more recent with cases, the case will be closed and they will win. If you suggested a recent case, and that case is introduced, you WILL lose the case! You just gave them their evidence!

Why did you think the APC let Adeleke win the case based on INEC glitches?

Oh you felt it was a just judgement? And that the APC will just let go sth as big as the governorship? A sitting party? Lol.


It’s so that it will serves as a premise to dismiss the future plan…. this case.

It's was an organised case law.

Let's check:

The APC-led administration has been subject to criticism due to the economic challenges experienced during their tenures. True.

However, it is noteworthy that they have demonstrated adeptness in engaging in strategic political maneuvers, leveraging their party networks, and creating an illusion of popular participation in decision-making processes. Meanwhile, it is all a mirage in achieving the goal!

Even the Naira design was a plan to make other parties feel there was disunity within the party and they loss guard and failed to plan.

Obi too was banking on popular participation and pity politics. He should have added some backup dark politics too. Oh don't criticize me, politics was always darker.

Check the APC's darker politics. Call it politics 101.

During the past electoral process, a strategy is employed wherein a divisive narrative is constructed, leading to the formation of factions and subsequent tribal conflict....the Igbo-Yoruba tribal war, the Wike-pdp war, and the Kwankwaso assisting to reduce the northern votes.

During the period of tribal conflict between the Yorubas and Igbos, the candidate affiliated with the LP experienced an unexpected defeat in a situation where they were initially considered to have a significant likelihood of emerging victorious.

Check!

Consider the reasons behind the cessation of the overheated tribal conflict subsequent to the victory! The Yorubas were convinced by the APC...the sitting government... that an individual (Lagos indigene) was of mixed heritage and was not considered a genuine Yoruba and instead was associated with the Igbo agenda. I mean, like how did you guys believe that unintelligible tact! So poor!

A significant number of individuals were deceived or say convinced that truly it was Igbos trying to take Lagos...so they fought back, resulting in the government reverting back to its previous state. Lol. The game was the focal point for the APC and they got it.


During elections, we are not Nigerians, we name our states first!

Let's continue...

The LP also was winning the presidential election. They employed the use of commotion in the LP strongholds, and when they saw it wasn't really working cos they were winning Lagos, Aduja, Jos etc, their plan-B was the last hope... EyeNeck !

It was also necessary to adjust the LP's score to the third position to have a better legal case in case.


They banked on the corrupt system. Why? "NOTHING WILL HAPPEN.". That's Nigeria for you! Nothing always not happen to the rich in Nigeria!

Also, don't you forget that the British never stopped colonising Nigeria. They only relocated to their country. It's cost-effective and easier to control pawns from a distance! Like no one will know it's neo-colonialism!


And guess what? The British always supports their pawns!


You see? Democracy isn't never of the people and by the people or for the people. It is actually what the govt wants and the people sees from far. In reality, the majority decisions do not always count!

Penguin2:


I knew the reference was about the FCT argument.

But these are the facts…

In 1979, the FCT was Lagos.

In 1979, the constitution in use was 1979 constitution.

But in 2023, the FCT is Abuja.

And the constitution in use is 1999 constitution which gave a special status to Abuja following the recommendation of the Committee on the FCT; this special status was not enjoyed by Lagos as FCT.

Again, the argument is not about satisfying “2/3” but about satisfying a quasi-independent provision of “25% in the FCT”.

You see why citing that Awolowo vs Shagari case is near useless to the case at hand?

Tareq1105:


I ask you, did the constitution says:

"25% in 2/3 of the states and 'in' the FCT"


or


"25% in 2/3 of the states and the FCT"?

I expect you to know that they are not the same.

BENEAMATA:
you clearly mentioned fct as having a QUASI-INDEPENDENT provisions yet you still posit that Abuja has special status in matters of election .QUASI - seemingly ,but not actually so - And finally , in which nigerian SAN dictionary does AND means 'separated from ' .The four of them AND i makes the five of us . ' the revenue is to be shared between the 36 state and FIRST BANK 'only means 37 of them are doing the sharing .

Alusiizizi:


Word of advice, lay off the crack-pipe, you're being delusional.

Hollygrail:
Osun State case is at the state level and not Federal. Also, 1979 constitution amendment birth 1999 constitution and there have several amendments and reforms since then. So, I can tell you that Mr. Olanipekun is right for stating the 1979 constitution. It's allowed.

helinues:
Wailers should rest IJN

Is Osun election federal election?

Why are there so many half baked lots in the opposition's camp?

Penguin2:


Exactly my point.

Now, can you share the revenue among 36 states and leave out First Bank because AND does not matter or is just semantics?

helinues:
Wailers should rest IJN

Is Osun election federal election?

Why are there so many half baked lots in the opposition's camp?

Penguin2:


https://twitter.com/AustinNwabufo/status/1680434282739662848?t=WaX_LL4N5AXmFntMIfABWw&s=19


Reading through the written address of Tinubu and Shettima lawyers at the ongoing election petition tribunal led by supposed respected senior lawyer Wole Olanipekun, one can’t help but giggle at the hollowness and shallowness of their defense.

In the address, Mr Olanipekun was busy citing the case of Shagari vs Awolowo that happened as far back as 1979 under the 1979 Constitution and in election conducted by FEDECO, as our electoral commission was called then.

Since 1979, we’ve have had many reformations to our electoral laws and have even changed our constitution.

If anything, the most relevant case as far as election cases are concerned in Nigeria today, is the Supreme Court ruling in Osun in case of Oyetola vs Adeleke. This case is the most relevant because it is the only Supreme Court decision since the Electoral Act 2022 came into force.

Ironically, Mr Olanipekun surreptitiously ignored the Osun case which has a lot of similarities with the case at PEPT as they both bother on the place of technology in our election and to what degree INEC can choose to apply or ignore technology in our elections.

It is pertinent to state these things for the world to hear, read and see, so that we all keep an eye on the judiciary and see what comes out it.

Remember that it is not enough to do justice, justice must also be seen to have been done.

fergie001:

The moment Obi & Atiku separated, they gave a free ride to Tinubu.
So they should deal with it.
2027, God keeping us alive, the margin will be more.

Everybody already knows where the judgement is headed unless we want to deceive ourselves.

garfield1:


That's just it.okowa and sheriff struggling over cabinet