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Arewa Group Lauds Security Agencies, INEC Over Success of Anambra Election
Arewa Youth Federation has said the successful conduct of the governorship election in Anambra state despite threats issued by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) speaks volume of the gallantry of security agencies.
The group also commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the professional conduct of it’s officials during the exercise.
There were culpable fears following media reports that the governorship election in Anambra state will not hold following a one week sit at home order issued by IPOB from 5 of November. However, IPOB later rescinded it’s decision.
The group, addressing a press conference in Abuja through its President, Muhammad Matazu, explained that the nation’s security agencies dexterity in ensuring a peaceful conduct of the election has rekindled confidence that security of life and property of citizens and the unity of the country is guaranteed.
He stated that the security agencies successfully carried out President Buhari’s directive to make sure non state actors do not disrupt or prevent the people of Anambra from freely deciding who governs them.
The group particularly lauded the effective coordination of the intelligence agencies that clipped the wings of enemies of the country disguising a separatists with the aim of distracting election so as to give the country a bad image in the international community.
“We are aware that the last minute decision of the proscribed IPOB to rescind it’s earlier decision declaring a sit at home order from 5 November when election was billed for 6 November was because of the security operations in the state. The synergy between the various security agencies that ensured that no lawful citizen suffered any form of harm or harassment is highly commendable.
“Worthy of note is the intelligence gathering coordinated by the the Defence Intelligence Agency, State Security Services amongst others that gave the operatives precise leads in their operations. The aerial surveillance done by the Nigeria Airforece also added impetus as it forced the criminal elements to recoil in their shelves”, the group noted.
The group further urged the security agencies not to relent but replicate the success recorded in Anambra state in all other states of the country.
According to the Matazu , the success of the Anambra state governorship election has put to rest allegations made by some misguided persons against security agencies.
“That no single life was reportedly lost with the huge presence of security personnel in the state only point to the fact that protection of life and property is paramount to our security agencies. Herein, we appeal to Nigerians to always volunteer information to security agencies as contribution to securing the country”, the group added.
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
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