2027: INEC FACES CREDIBLE QUESTION AS AMUPITAN CONFIRMS DEAD PERSONS’ NAMES ON REGISTER. (PHOTO).

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 The credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voters’ register has come under intense scrutiny ahead of the 2027 general elections, following revelations by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan that names of deceased persons remain on the register. Amupitan disclosed that names of voters who died as far back as 15 years ago are still listed, a situation critics say could undermine the integrity of the 2027 polls and lead to significant financial waste through the printing of excess ballot papers and other election logistics. The INEC chairman made the revelation while receiving the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan announced that INEC has entered into a partnership with NIMC to deliver a credible voters’ register and transparent elections. He said INEC would leverage NIMC’s robust data archi...

APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS AMAEWHULE AS RIVETS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER, ORDERS FUBARA TO PRESENT 2024 BUDGET. (PHOTO)


 Appeal Court Upholds Amaewhule as Rivers Assembly Speaker, Orders Fubara to Present 2024 Budget


In a significant legal ruling, the Court of Appeal has upheld the position of Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, dismissing an appeal that sought to challenge his leadership. The court, in its verdict, ruled that the appeal lacked merit and reaffirmed the judgment of the lower court. The appellant was also fined ₦500,000 as a penalty for the frivolous nature of the case.


The appellate court’s decision comes as a blow to forces within the Rivers State political landscape attempting to undermine the leadership of Amaewhule. It declared that any financial expenditure made by the Rivers State Governor without the appropriation and approval of Speaker Amaewhule is illegal, underscoring the need for adherence to constitutional processes. The court’s emphasis on the role of the Speaker highlights the importance of legislative approval in matters of state finance.


The court further chastised the appellant for showing disdain towards a previous court order, stressing that the judicial process should not be treated with contempt. In a firm rebuke, the court noted that an appeal cannot be used to revive issues that have already been conclusively addressed by a lower court.


Additionally, the Court of Appeal took a critical stance against what it described as a “sham sitting” led by Edison Ehie, wherein only four out of the 31 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly participated in legislative deliberations. The court found this sitting to be illegitimate and noted that such actions undermine the integrity of the legislative process.


The ruling also called out Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, criticizing his actions for disregarding judicial orders. The court remarked that such behavior was unbecoming of a leader who should uphold the principles of good governance and respect for the rule of law.

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