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Taraba indigenes Excited Over Supreme Court Verdict On Rivers’ Gov
By: Lateef Taiwo, For unexplained reasons, Taraba people have gone into jubilations over the verdict by the supreme Courty which upheld the election of Nyeson Wike as Governeor of Rivers State.Apparently due to certain similarities betwewo cases or in admiration of the courage of the supreme court judges, our correspondent reports that, jubilations erupted across the state shortly after the Supreme Court retained Bar. Nyesom Wike as governor of Rivers state.This was even as members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) may have received the news with mixed feelings. Supporters of Governor Darius Ishaku were seen in groups all over the state capital, Jalingo, hailing the verdict. At the state’s party secretariat, party faithful were seen discussing the development, even as a group of youth and women group sang solidarity songs. Leader one of the women groups, Miss Hassana Vakkai, said the Supreme court judgement has given Tarabans more hope. She said “you know all eyes are on Taraba now and we have similar issues with Zamfara and Benue. The Supreme Court cleared those governors. They were not PDP states but we have the same case. But Rivers is a fellow PDP state. So we are confident that the Supreme Court is the final hope of the poor masses of Taraba. We are not from Rivers state. In fact, if you ask me where Rivers state is, i would tell you i don’t know but thank God for radio. We heard the news and we are rejoicing. The God and judges that did it for Wike would do it for Darius “But Alhaji Ahmed Yero, a stalwart of the APC in the state, said he can not believe his ears. He said” I just returned from market when my son told me of it. My reaction was that it is a lie. But now I’m really shocked. How can the Supreme Court do that? There were no elections in Rivers this i know. My fear now is that this Wike’s victory might have foreclosed our chances in Taraba but we wait to see. All hope is not lost but I’m really sad. ”
Speaking on the Wike win , a pro-PDP.organisation, Taraba Mandate Group (TMG) , said a victory for one is victory for all. In a statement signed by the group’s Public Relations Officer, Gani Bako, TMG said ” Governor Wike victory is another sign that, after all is said and done, the country’s Judiciary is still the best. Wike was a helpless man because former governor Amaechi was boasting with federal might because he is now a minister. It is like our situation where Aisha Alhassan has continued to beat her chest saying she has federal connections. But the Supreme court is not where anyone can be boasting of any might. Those judges are above all sentiments. They are special people. We read with laughter when one comedian accused Governor Darius of coughing out some millions to bribe judges. May be that is the style of the APC and their candidate because she once said she knew the outcome of judgements before they were even announced. But we don’t have such connections. We only rely on God and the Judiciary to save us from those who want to steal our mandate by force. “
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
Among together,
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