Proceedings: Tribunal Throws Out Obi, Atiku's Request For Live Coverage ***Ruling Not A Setback- PDP

Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) sitting in Abuja has thrown out the request by the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) PDP counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, for live coverage of the proceedings.

The five-member panel led by the Chairman of the Court, Justice Haruna Simon, unanimously resolved on Monday that the order sought by the petitioners lacked merit and was outside the scope of the petition.

In addition, the judges held that televising of proceedings was not captured in the law, adding that the court was created by the constitution and operated under the law by the Court Of Appeal.

Justice Tsammani hinted that the court was created to hear and determine the petitions before it and cannot act as a vanguard.

The judge held that the undue pressure of allowing cameras into the courtroom should be avoided as the impact on witnesses would be unimaginable.

“The court is created to find out the truth and should be allowed to do so,” Justice Tsammani added.

Reacting, the PDP and Abubakar said that the dismissal of their application for a live broadcast by the PEPC was not a setback to their petition against the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu.

Counsel to PDP and Abubakar, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, stated this while responding to questions from newsmen shortly after the PEPC’s decision.

He said the court decided that the subject of their application on the live streaming and open telecast lacked merit, saying that the petition is separate and ongoing.

Jegede informed that his clients are set for pre-hearing tomorrow, that would determine the progress of the petition and the time the petition would be heard and concluded.

On consolidation of the entire petitions, he said that it was compelled by statute and that they had no objection to it.

Comments

EHCON Moves To Rebrand Environmental Health Sector Using Artificial Intelligence

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Dr Yakubu Baba The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has taken cogent steps to rebrand the environmental health sector using artificial intelligence. Already, plans are underway to extend the initiative across the six geopolitical zones, as no community would be sidelined. The Registrar of EHCON, Dr Yakubu Baba stated this in Abuja at a 3-day workshop organised by EHCON in collaboration with Afri-Tourism Investment Limited and West Africa Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA) with the theme: "AI-Driven Operations and Predictive Analysis." The essence of the workshop is to improve environmental health practice and prevent emerging diseases using artificial intelligent. It is expected to empower Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) with the necessary digital skills needed to deepen environmental health practice and provide workable solutions to problems. Baba noted that integrating AI into environmental he...

CCB, NILDS Endorse CIFCFIN Agenda To Eliminate Fraud

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Iliyasu Gashinbaki The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have endorsed the agenda of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), aimed at eliminating fraud from systems of government. This was one of the major highlights during the Institute’s 13th Direct Training/Licensed Practitioners Training/graduation and award of Fellowship at NILDS headquarters, Abuja. Speaking after his investiture as an Honourary Fellow of the Institute, Chairman of CCB, Dr. Abdullahi Bello noted that CIFICFIN embodies excellence, integrity and a steadfast commitment to combating fraud and upholding justice. He pointed out that to be recognised and honoured as a fellow of the institute is a privilege that he will cherish and carry with great responsibility. “As the Chief Executive of CCB, I am reminded of the critical role we play in fosterin...

EHCON Seals Deal With EPHAN On Sustainable Environmental Solutions

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja L-R- Registrar/ CEO of EHCON Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Baba and President of EPHAN, Dr. Samuel Akingbehin during a strategic engagement session on Friday in Abuja. In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has sealed a deal with Public Health Association of Nigeria (EPHAN) on sustainable environmental solutions. The partnership wlll also bolster speedy implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on environmental and public health. News Rider reports that SDG 3 places emphasis on good health and well-being through the reduction of noncommunicable diseases, combatting waterborne diseases.; as well as lowers death and illness from exposure to hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution. This is even as SDG 6 guarantees clean water and sanitation through universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation. Addressing the media du...

News Rider

Search This Blog