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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Endorses Ugwuanyi for Senate
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Abdulateef Bamgbose
The Ohaneze youth council world wide , Enugu branch has unanimously pledged their support to Governor ifeanyi UGWUANYI, of Enugu to run for the senate in 2023.
The President of the Council Maxi Okwu Nnabuike disclosed this at press conference in Enugu to address the challenges facing the youths in the South- east and Nigeria ahead the 2023 general election.
Maxi Nnabike said that governor Ugwanyi as governor has contributed to the uplifting and development of Youth in the South – east compared to other governor’s in the South -east region.
He made this known while guiding Nigerian youths against the pitfall of the past
“In four months, Nigerians will go to the polls to elect a fresh crop of leaders from the State to the National level. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over 90 million voters will take this all important decision across the country. There is also no doubt that the youth demography represents the highest percentage of the voting population. This is why we find it very important to address our people and chart a way forward ahead of the election”
“There is no doubt that Nigeria is presently at a crossroads, with the masses at the receiving end of the activities of the failed government in power. There is no other word to describe the performance of the present government except- failure. It is manifest in every indices, everyone could feel and smell the collapse in the economy, security and infrastructure. Hunger is at the peak, to the highest ebb ever as though the country is fighting a war or is being faced by a volcanic eruption. What this means is that Nigerians have to be very careful as they make a choice of who succeeds the incumbent administration. It is a choice that would rather rescue or bury the country finally. Nigeria is no longer sick but comatose, desirous of a miracle. We urge the youths to be circumspect in taking their final decision. Our future depends on whatever decision we take ahead of the 2023 election. It is not enough to collect peanuts and mortgage our future further for another 4 years and above.”
” In Enugu State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide wishes to state that they are pleased with the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Coal City State has been a PDP State since 1999 and there is clear evidence of progression in the growth of the State. Also, as the current Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has remembered the youths more than any other administration before it, in terms of appointments. Youths have a true sense of belonging in the State, coupled with the peace and security that has pervaded the State for the past seven years. Infrastructure has also not been left behind, with evidence here and there. We are aware of the desperate efforts by some elements to infiltrate the State and we have earlier warned that we would no longer tolerate the laxity from security operatives. Influx of criminal killer herdsmen into Enugu State must be checkmated. ”
“Having said that, we make bold to say that the Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has our total support and endorsement as he aims to move to the Senate in 2023. We are sure of his capacity to deliver and protect the interest of the youth constituency. We have endorsed him for the Enugu North Senatorial contest and hereby ask all the youths and Ndi Enugu North Senatorial District electorate to give him their maximum support by voting en-mass for him come February, 2023. There is no doubt in our mind that he will give the people true and quality representation.
We have also assessed the contestants for the Enugu West Senatorial District and our collective stand is that Engr. Osita Ngwu is the right man for the job. We hereby endorse him and ask Ndi Enugu West Senatorial District to come out en-mass and vote for him massively.
Similarly, we are also in support of the Governor’s choice of successor, in the person of Barr. Peter Mbah. With his track record in Pinnacle Oil, Mbah has the competence Enugu needs at this point in history. Having listened to his manifesto presentation, we are convinced that he is prepared for the job unlike other candidates who are just depending on one thing or the other. At a time the country’s economy is not looking any better, Enugu needs an astute business administrator to navigate through the situation and place the State on a global world map. We have such a figure in Peter Mbah. We congratulate him on the successful completion and commissioning of the $1bn Pinnacle Oil & Gas petroleum product terminal at the Free Trade Zone in Lekki, Lagos, by President Muhammadu Buhari. This monumental project is in the heart of the nation’s economy. We use this medium to appeal to our illustrious son, Barr. Peter Mbah to grant qualified Igbo youths some employment slots in the company to reduce unemployment among Igbo youths. ”
The group also endorsed the people Democratic Party ( PDP) , for the general elections saying that “Having said this, we hereby endorse the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2023 general elections in Enugu State. We took this decision having been satisfied with the party’s achievements in the State since 1999 and the calibre of candidates it has lined up for the elections
The group expressed concern over the violence that characterized the political campaign in Ebonyi, while calling on security agents to wade in by restoring peace in the state
” We want to express our concern over the level of political violence in Ebonyi State. This is not good at all as it negates all that democracy represents. We urge the Governor of the State to rein in the Ebubeagu security operatives and make sure they are stopped from harassing members of the opposition political parties in the State. Opposition parties should be given air of freedom to operate in line with the hallmarks of democracy, just like in Enugu State where no member of the opposition is being molested. ”
OHANAEZE NDIGBO YOUTH COUNCIL WORLDWIDE, ENDORSES UGWUANYI FOR SENATE
Abdulateef Bamgbose
The Ohaneze youth council world wide , Enugu branch has unanimously pledged their support to Governor ifeanyi UGWUANYI, of Enugu to run for the senate in 2023.
The President of the Council Maxi Okwu Nnabuike disclosed this at press conference in Enugu to address the challenges facing the youths in the South- east and Nigeria ahead the 2023 general election.
Maxi Nnabike said that governor Ugwanyi as governor has contributed to the uplifting and development of Youth in the South – east compared to other governor’s in the South -east region.
He made this known while guiding Nigerian youths against the pitfall of the past
“In four months, Nigerians will go to the polls to elect a fresh crop of leaders from the State to the National level. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over 90 million voters will take this all important decision across the country. There is also no doubt that the youth demography represents the highest percentage of the voting population. This is why we find it very important to address our people and chart a way forward ahead of the election”
“There is no doubt that Nigeria is presently at a crossroads, with the masses at the receiving end of the activities of the failed government in power. There is no other word to describe the performance of the present government except- failure. It is manifest in every indices, everyone could feel and smell the collapse in the economy, security and infrastructure. Hunger is at the peak, to the highest ebb ever as though the country is fighting a war or is being faced by a volcanic eruption. What this means is that Nigerians have to be very careful as they make a choice of who succeeds the incumbent administration. It is a choice that would rather rescue or bury the country finally. Nigeria is no longer sick but comatose, desirous of a miracle. We urge the youths to be circumspect in taking their final decision. Our future depends on whatever decision we take ahead of the 2023 election. It is not enough to collect peanuts and mortgage our future further for another 4 years and above.”
” In Enugu State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide wishes to state that they are pleased with the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Coal City State has been a PDP State since 1999 and there is clear evidence of progression in the growth of the State. Also, as the current Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has remembered the youths more than any other administration before it, in terms of appointments. Youths have a true sense of belonging in the State, coupled with the peace and security that has pervaded the State for the past seven years. Infrastructure has also not been left behind, with evidence here and there. We are aware of the desperate efforts by some elements to infiltrate the State and we have earlier warned that we would no longer tolerate the laxity from security operatives. Influx of criminal killer herdsmen into Enugu State must be checkmated. ”
“Having said that, we make bold to say that the Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has our total support and endorsement as he aims to move to the Senate in 2023. We are sure of his capacity to deliver and protect the interest of the youth constituency. We have endorsed him for the Enugu North Senatorial contest and hereby ask all the youths and Ndi Enugu North Senatorial District electorate to give him their maximum support by voting en-mass for him come February, 2023. There is no doubt in our mind that he will give the people true and quality representation.
We have also assessed the contestants for the Enugu West Senatorial District and our collective stand is that Engr. Osita Ngwu is the right man for the job. We hereby endorse him and ask Ndi Enugu West Senatorial District to come out en-mass and vote for him massively.
Similarly, we are also in support of the Governor’s choice of successor, in the person of Barr. Peter Mbah. With his track record in Pinnacle Oil, Mbah has the competence Enugu needs at this point in history. Having listened to his manifesto presentation, we are convinced that he is prepared for the job unlike other candidates who are just depending on one thing or the other. At a time the country’s economy is not looking any better, Enugu needs an astute business administrator to navigate through the situation and place the State on a global world map. We have such a figure in Peter Mbah. We congratulate him on the successful completion and commissioning of the $1bn Pinnacle Oil & Gas petroleum product terminal at the Free Trade Zone in Lekki, Lagos, by President Muhammadu Buhari. This monumental project is in the heart of the nation’s economy. We use this medium to appeal to our illustrious son, Barr. Peter Mbah to grant qualified Igbo youths some employment slots in the company to reduce unemployment among Igbo youths. ”
The group also endorsed the people Democratic Party ( PDP) , for the general elections saying that “Having said this, we hereby endorse the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2023 general elections in Enugu State. We took this decision having been satisfied with the party’s achievements in the State since 1999 and the calibre of candidates it has lined up for the elections
The group expressed concern over the violence that characterized the political campaign in Ebonyi, while calling on security agents to wade in by restoring peace in the state
” We want to express our concern over the level of political violence in Ebonyi State. This is not good at all as it negates all that democracy represents. We urge the Governor of the State to rein in the Ebubeagu security operatives and make sure they are stopped from harassing members of the opposition political parties in the State. Opposition parties should be given air of freedom to operate in line with the hallmarks of democracy, just like in Enugu State where no member of the opposition is being molested. ”
OHANAEZE NDIGBO YOUTH COUNCIL WORLDWIDE, ENDORSES UGWUANYI FOR SENATE
Abdulateef Bamgbose
The Ohaneze youth council world wide , Enugu branch has unanimously pledged their support to Governor ifeanyi UGWUANYI, of Enugu to run for the senate in 2023.
The President of the Council Maxi Okwu Nnabuike disclosed this at press conference in Enugu to address the challenges facing the youths in the South- east and Nigeria ahead the 2023 general election.
Maxi Nnabike said that governor Ugwanyi as governor has contributed to the uplifting and development of Youth in the South – east compared to other governor’s in the South -east region.
He made this known while guiding Nigerian youths against the pitfall of the past
“In four months, Nigerians will go to the polls to elect a fresh crop of leaders from the State to the National level. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over 90 million voters will take this all important decision across the country. There is also no doubt that the youth demography represents the highest percentage of the voting population. This is why we find it very important to address our people and chart a way forward ahead of the election”
“There is no doubt that Nigeria is presently at a crossroads, with the masses at the receiving end of the activities of the failed government in power. There is no other word to describe the performance of the present government except- failure. It is manifest in every indices, everyone could feel and smell the collapse in the economy, security and infrastructure. Hunger is at the peak, to the highest ebb ever as though the country is fighting a war or is being faced by a volcanic eruption. What this means is that Nigerians have to be very careful as they make a choice of who succeeds the incumbent administration. It is a choice that would rather rescue or bury the country finally. Nigeria is no longer sick but comatose, desirous of a miracle. We urge the youths to be circumspect in taking their final decision. Our future depends on whatever decision we take ahead of the 2023 election. It is not enough to collect peanuts and mortgage our future further for another 4 years and above.”
” In Enugu State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide wishes to state that they are pleased with the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Coal City State has been a PDP State since 1999 and there is clear evidence of progression in the growth of the State. Also, as the current Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has remembered the youths more than any other administration before it, in terms of appointments. Youths have a true sense of belonging in the State, coupled with the peace and security that has pervaded the State for the past seven years. Infrastructure has also not been left behind, with evidence here and there. We are aware of the desperate efforts by some elements to infiltrate the State and we have earlier warned that we would no longer tolerate the laxity from security operatives. Influx of criminal killer herdsmen into Enugu State must be checkmated. ”
“Having said that, we make bold to say that the Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has our total support and endorsement as he aims to move to the Senate in 2023. We are sure of his capacity to deliver and protect the interest of the youth constituency. We have endorsed him for the Enugu North Senatorial contest and hereby ask all the youths and Ndi Enugu North Senatorial District electorate to give him their maximum support by voting en-mass for him come February, 2023. There is no doubt in our mind that he will give the people true and quality representation.
We have also assessed the contestants for the Enugu West Senatorial District and our collective stand is that Engr. Osita Ngwu is the right man for the job. We hereby endorse him and ask Ndi Enugu West Senatorial District to come out en-mass and vote for him massively.
Similarly, we are also in support of the Governor’s choice of successor, in the person of Barr. Peter Mbah. With his track record in Pinnacle Oil, Mbah has the competence Enugu needs at this point in history. Having listened to his manifesto presentation, we are convinced that he is prepared for the job unlike other candidates who are just depending on one thing or the other. At a time the country’s economy is not looking any better, Enugu needs an astute business administrator to navigate through the situation and place the State on a global world map. We have such a figure in Peter Mbah. We congratulate him on the successful completion and commissioning of the $1bn Pinnacle Oil & Gas petroleum product terminal at the Free Trade Zone in Lekki, Lagos, by President Muhammadu Buhari. This monumental project is in the heart of the nation’s economy. We use this medium to appeal to our illustrious son, Barr. Peter Mbah to grant qualified Igbo youths some employment slots in the company to reduce unemployment among Igbo youths. ”
The group also endorsed the people Democratic Party ( PDP) , for the general elections saying that “Having said this, we hereby endorse the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2023 general elections in Enugu State. We took this decision having been satisfied with the party’s achievements in the State since 1999 and the calibre of candidates it has lined up for the elections
The group expressed concern over the violence that characterized the political campaign in Ebonyi, while calling on security agents to wade in by restoring peace in the state
” We want to express our concern over the level of political violence in Ebonyi State. This is not good at all as it negates all that democracy represents. We urge the Governor of the State to rein in the Ebubeagu security operatives and make sure they are stopped from harassing members of the opposition political parties in the State. Opposition parties should be given air of freedom to operate in line with the hallmarks of democracy, just like in Enugu State where no member of the opposition is being molested. “
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The Most Shocking A/Court ‘Judgment’ in Nigerian History: An unfortunate precedent that should not be allowed to stand
The last is yet to be heard of wide ranging ex-parte orders as this time around, the charade has moved to the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division. In the case of FBN Quest & Another vs. Nestoil & Others, the Court of Appeal’s ex parte orders are not only egregious but a chilling sign of judicial capture, smacking of dirty practices at best and corruption at worst.
On Thursday, 27th November 2025, at exactly 2:00pm, Justice Yargata Nimpar delivered a ‘ruling ’ that appeared like a thief in the night, a ghost and unscheduled, the said decision came upon a Motion Ex-parte which was not heard not argued in open court, yet it surfaced, fully written, signed, stamped, and delivered as though it had lived a full life on the Court of Appeal docket.
For many Nigerians, the judiciary has again weathered the storms. Veterans of the legal system describe this episode as “a daylight heist… a judicial armed robbery without guns.”
The controversies over wide ranging ex-parte applications, it would seem, has found its way to the Court of appeal, an intermediate court with limited original jurisdiction as donated to it by statute.
In this instance, barely two weeks ago, we reported the ex-parte orders against NESTOIL and the other defendants listed in the suit before the Federal High Court which led to the transfer of the suit to another judge.
The said interim orders were vacated by effluxion of time, being that ex-parte orders last for only 14 days.
The court however ordered parties to maintain status quo and adjourned the Motion on Notice for hearing by the consent of the parties. That Motion is still pending before the Federal High Court.
It would seem that in order to frustrate that pending Motion, the Plaintiffs somehow filed a similar application to the Court of Appeal which was granted an order ex-parte directing the Lower Court not to take any further steps, including determining the pending application filed by Plaintiffs (now Appellants).
This magically resurrected, fast-tracked application seem to have been rubber-stamped at the fictional “Appeal Bench of Shadows,” as insiders have begun calling it.
A CASE THAT NEVER EXISTED — YET RECEIVED A JUDGMENT
Our Judiciary correspondent gathered that when the court’s official list for the day was released, nothing seemed amiss. No controversial cases. No unexpected hearings.
But somewhere inside the dusty chambers of bureaucracy, a secret file was already being prepared and by 2pm, a judgment carrying the signatures of an entire appeal panel had surfaced — even though none of them had appeared in open court and when the case itself had never been argued before any High Court, making an appellate ruling legally impossible.
By evening, whispers had turned into rumblings. Court workers who handled the mysterious document reported unusual instructions: No public sitting; No mention on the court list; No access to case filings; No digital record and No audio recording of proceedings. Yet an order was made retrospectively to undo a completed act! which is yet another impossibility in law, because the exparte order cannot restore what has been already executed.
“It was like dealing with a ghost file,” one clerk said. “It appeared from nowhere and disappeared into official archives as though it had always existed.”
This judgment, once delivered, spread like wildfire, with legal scholars calling it “a constitutional impossibility.” Veterans said they had never seen anything similar since the 1970s.
Enquiries from our judiciary correspondents indicate that an application can only be hinged upon a valid Notice of Appeal against a decision of a lower court before any application can be entertained at the Court of Appeal.
Further Investigations by our judiciary correspondent reveals that no such Notice of Appeal has been filed nor served on the respondents; no parties have been invited to Settle Records and no Records of Appeal have been transmitted.
One wonders the platform or upon which grounds the ex-parte order was made, observed one senior lawyer, especially as a similar pending application filed by the Appellants has been adjourned for Hearing by the Federal High Court.
Furthermore, the case at the trial court before Justice Osiagor has not been heard on its merits, which documents was placed before the appellate court and all applications before the judge has not been heard or is the court of appeal now a trial court.
A JUDICIARY AT A CROSSROADS
Public outrage rose quickly. Lawyers described the situation as “a hijacking of justice by shadowy interests.” Civil society groups demanded explanations.
A Judiciary where justice can be manufactured behind closed doors…a legal system where influence not merit, decides outcomes…and an institution tested by the weight of powerful external forces, et cetera should not be allowed to thrive.
AN ERA-DEFINING SCANDAL
This judgement will stand as one of the most dramatic challenges ever faced by Nigeria’s justice system. The shockwaves has rippled far beyond the courtroom — touching politics, business, security agencies, and public trust.
One thing is clear: This is the kind of judicial earthquake that rewrites history, shakes institutions, and forces a nation to confront the truths it fears the most. Our judicial correspondences were able to get an incline of the ex-parte orders made by the Court of Appeal as follows:
- AN ORDER of interim restorative injunction reversing all steps taken by the Respondents and/or persons purporting to act on the instructions of the Respondents and which steps or actions were taken pursuant to the order of the Federal High Court coram Osiagor, J made on the 20th day of November 2025 pending the hearing and determination of the Appellants’ Motion on Notice filed on the 26th day of November 2025.
- AN ORDER of interim injunction restraining the Respondents, their agents, servants, affiliates, and privies from interfering with and interrupting the Receiver/Manager in the performance of his duties pending the hearing and determination of the Appellants’ Motion on Notice filed on 26th November 2025.
- AN ORDER staying further proceedings at the lower court pending the hearing and determination of the Appellants’ Motion on Notice filed on the 26th November 2025.
A SHOCKING DEPARTURE FROM JUDICIAL NORMS
Therefore, the Lagos Court of Appeal’s decision to grant ex parte orders in FBN Quest & Another vs. Nestoil & Others stunned the legal community as ex-parte rulings are meant for rare emergencies and hardly exercised by appellate courts. By acting without hearing both sides, while the matter was already before the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal has undermined the principle of natural justice and distorted its own role.
NIGERIAN IMAGE AT RISK
At a time when Nigeria is striving to reposition its global reputation, this case sends the wrong message. It portrays the country as one where courts can be hijacked by private interests, where fairness is discarded, and where corruption lurks behind judicial robes. For investors and international partners, it reinforces damaging stereotypes of weak institutions and compromised justice.
AN URGENT CALL FOR INVESTIGATION
These orders are not just irregular — they are evidence of judicial capture. They must be investigated urgently. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, the National Judicial Council, the President of the Court of Appeal and the Nigerian Bar Association cannot remain silent. If appellate courts become arenas for ex-parte adventures, Nigeria’s justice system risks collapse under the weight of manipulation.
CLOSING NOTE
The Court of Appeal’s conduct in FBN Quest & Another vs. Nestoil & Others is more than a misstep, it is a warning sign of judicial capture. If Nigeria is serious about restoring its image and strengthening democracy, this case must be investigated, accountability enforced, and reforms implemented. Anything less would be an abdication of the judiciary’s sacred duty to uphold justice. We must not allow that to happen.
A very Senior lawyer emphasize that the exparte order of the court of appeal lagos division in Nestoil has the possibility of eroding administrative control of Heads of superior Court from assigning or re assigning matters within their respective courts. Furthermore both the President of the Court of Appeal and the Chief Justice of Nigeria may not have the authority to disband a panel and re- constitute another panel over any matter in their respective courts. This decision is a total anarchy to the judiciary and urgent steps must be taken to vacate the strange Court of appeal exparte order.
The conduct of the court of appeal justices is not excusable anywhere in the world and it’s indeed has brought the court of Appeal justices who constituted the panel to ridicule
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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The Most Shocking A/Court ‘Judgment’ in Nigerian History: An unfortunate precedent that should not be allowed to stand
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