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Umar Sani

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Spokesperson PDP Presidential Campaign Council 2019. Consultant: Media & PR, Space Host:#SirrinZucci & #ComeTalkYourOwn

Abuja Nigeria Katılım Şubat 2013
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
The Judiciary Has Lost Its Voice In 162 days, the highest court in Nigeria failed to determine the case brought by eleven PDP governors against the Federal Government. The matter was straightforward yet historic: a challenge to the removal of Governor Fubara and the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State. The file has remained on a dusty shelf, untouched. This silence is not accidental. It is deliberate. And it is tragic. The Supreme Court has abandoned its role as the guardian of justice. Once, it stood tall as a symbol of fairness, where ordinary Nigerians could expect the law to prevail over power. Today, it has become a tool of regime protection. Where the matter pits the executive against public interest, the court grows mute. Neutrality is gone, and with it, the credibility of our judiciary. This crisis is not new. Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently mocked the judiciary in public, caricaturing its weakness when confronted with serious matters of state. His remark was less a joke than a sad reflection of reality. Even the international community now regards our judiciary with suspicion. No businessman will invest in a country where judgments are dictated by those in power. No investor will put money into a system where justice is compromised at the highest level. The present Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun, rose from the Lagos bench to the Supreme Court. Her record has been marked by quiet acquiescence to the will of the executive. Under her leadership, the court has committed infractions that erode public faith. In one case, five justices departed from a precedent established by five other justices, without the mandatory full panel of seven and without offering sound reasons for such a departure. In another, the court overreached by deciding on the botched Rivers State local government elections, even though such matters are meant to terminate at the Court of Appeal. Perhaps most damaging is the Supreme Court’s refusal to rule on the propriety of the emergency rule imposed in Rivers State. By avoiding the case, the court signaled its unwillingness to confront the executive on questions of constitutional importance. Nyesom Wike’s insistence that the PDP Governors withdraw their suit as a condition for peace suggests he feared the likely outcome if the matter had been decided. When that failed, the strategy shifted to delay, leaving the case suspended until Nigerians either lose interest or forget entirely. This pattern is not just negligence; it is complicity. It is a betrayal of the traditions built by the giants of the bench Justices Kayode Eso, Chukwudifu Oputa, Mohammed Uwais, Karibi-Whyte, Lebo Kutigi, Aloma Mariam Muktar, Alfa Belgore, Anthony Aniagolu, and George Oguntade. These were activist judges who showed fearless courage. They understood that when matters of national importance arose, justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done. Their landmark judgments remain reference points for students, lawyers, and judges alike. Sadly, the era of landmark judgments is gone. Courage is in short supply at the Supreme Court. Nigerians no longer trust this bench, for it has shown its bias openly and shamelessly. Today, an ordinary citizen without any legal training can predict with near certainty the outcome of a politically sensitive case. That is the clearest sign of a captured state, where institutions that should protect the people now serve the ruling elite. But silence is not an option. Citizens, the Bar, civil society, and the press must demand a judiciary that is truly independent and accountable. Judges must rediscover the courage to defend the Constitution, even against the powerful. If the courts remain compromised, Nigeria’s democracy will continue to decay. The only way to save the judiciary is to speak up, insist on reforms, and hold those entrusted with justice to the highest standards. For if the courts fail, the nation itself will fail.
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
There is the need to constantly checkmate misleading information so that readers will not be misinformed of the status of political party leadership; 1. What the Court of Appeal actually decided The appellate court did not determine who the legitimate chairman of the ADC is. Instead, the court reportedly:    •   Dismissed an appeal filed by David Mark.    •   Held that the appeal was procedurally incompetent.    •   Ordered that the main case be heard expeditiously at the Federal High Court (Nigeria).    •   Awarded costs against the appellant. This means the appellate court declined jurisdiction to determine the issue at that stage, rather than ruling on the merits of the leadership dispute. In Nigerian appellate practice, this kind of ruling is procedural, not determinative of the substantive dispute. 2. Why it does NOT amount to a nullification For a court to nullify a party chairman’s position, it must: 1.Hear the substantive suit, and 2.Issue a declaratory or consequential order removing the official. There is no evidence that the Court of Appeal issued any of the following orders:    •   Declaring the election invalid    •   Setting aside the process that produced Mark    •   Installing another chairman Without such orders, no leadership change legally occurs. 3. The legal status of David Mark today Under Nigerian party law and internal governance rules:    •   The status quo usually remains until a competent court rules otherwise.    •   Since the Federal High Court has not delivered judgment, the current leadership structure remains legally operative. Therefore, David Mark remains ADC National Chairman for now, unless:    •   The Federal High Court rules against him, or    •   The party itself changes leadership through internal mechanisms.
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Woye@woye1·
ADC factional Chair, His Excellency Nafiu Bala has written to INEC to recognize him As the Chairman in line with the judgement of the Court of Appeal that REJECTED Appeal of David Mark. 2: David Mark on his own filed the appeal. 3: REMEMBER: that David Mark was part of the June 12 annulment. He said “no to democracy then at the highest level”.
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
@SylvaAlafin Please if you don’t know the content of the ctc of the judgment stop pokenosing
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
Turaki Urges Peace, Vigilance After Eid Prayers The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and remain vigilant in safeguarding the nation’s democracy as the country approaches a critical political transition. Turaki made the appeal shortly after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, stressing the importance of unity, tolerance, and adherence to the values of peace as enshrined in religious teachings. Addressing party faithful and the wider public, the PDP chairman urged citizens to play an active role in ensuring that democratic ideals are protected and sustained. He noted that the period ahead requires heightened civic responsibility and collective commitment to national stability. “As a nation, we must remain steadfast in our pursuit of peace and justice. Democracy can only thrive where there is vigilance, participation, and respect for the rule of law,” he said. Turaki also expressed optimism about the future of the PDP, assuring that the party would rise above its current challenges. He said ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party were progressing, particularly in light of recent judicial guidance. He referenced the admonition of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, expressing confidence that the reconciliation process it encouraged would yield positive results and strengthen internal cohesion within the party. The PDP chairman further called on Nigerians to sustain prayers for the nation, emphasizing the need for divine guidance in navigating the current political climate. He concluded by urging collective commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of Nigeria, noting that national unity remains the cornerstone of sustainable development. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
That, of course, is assuming the membership registration figures are accurate. If a political party truly has 40 million registered members, then, in theory, it should hardly need to campaign provided those members actually turn out to vote. However, Nigeria’s political history suggests otherwise. In 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan had widespread grassroots support mobilised through the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), led by the late Ifeanyi Ubah. The group reportedly gathered about 17 million signatures from prospective voters in support of the PDP. This figure did not even include the party’s claimed membership base, which stood at nearly 30 million at the time. Beyond that, the PDP controlled 26 state governments, giving it significant structural and political advantage. Yet, despite these numbers, the party lost the election. Muhammadu Buhari of the APC secured over 15 million votes, defeating Jonathan, who polled just over 12 million votes. The lesson is clear: large membership figures and endorsements do not automatically translate into electoral victory. Does that not tell a story
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I do not claim to know much about politics, but I would like someone to tell me where such a miracle has ever happened in any country, and yet some people believe it will happen in Nigeria in 2027. A situation where one political party has the President, 241 out of 360 members of the House of Representatives, 84 out of 109 Senators, about 32½ out of 36 Governors, and a national membership of over 40 million, but then ends up losing to an opposition party whose national membership registration stands at only 456,700, with just 8 out of 360 Representatives, 9 out of 109 Senators, and no Governor. 🚶🚶🚶 It makes one wonder how such a political turnaround would even be possible. Muhammad Abdul Azeez ✍️
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
Interpret it any way you like. At the heart of the visit, it was Queen Consort Camilla, wife of King Charles III, receiving a rather ceremonial presidential handshake from President Tinubu.
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
@AdedotunOwosho The message is not falsehood in fact it helps to advocate truth to our leaders who have no fear of Allah in their hearts
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owosho adedotun@AdedotunOwosho·
@UmarSanithecat Helping spread falsehood is as good as being guilty for the falsehood. Don't assist in spreading mischief. Your Duty as a Muslim is to keep quiet and fad away from untruth not just in Ramadan but always. False information is what you are spreading.
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
QUOTABLE QUOTES: President Donald J Trump on Truth Social “The situation in Nigeria is a TOTAL DISASTER. Massive, coordinated suicide bombings tonight in Maiduguri. A hospital, a major market, and the post office all hit! Many innocent people killed. This is what happens when you have NO LEADERSHIP and open borders for terrorists. While his country is in a state of NATIONAL EMERGENCY, President Tinubu is currently in the UK on a ‘State Visit.’ Unbelievable! Shaking hands and having fancy dinners while his people are being blown up? I don’t think so. Prime Minister Starmer should tell him to get on a plane and GO HOME IMMEDIATELY. You don’t stay abroad during a crisis like this. A real leader is on the ground with the military and the people, not cutting ribbons in London. Nigeria is a great country with wonderful people, but they are being let down by a government that isn’t focused on STRENGTH and SECURITY. Close the borders, find the terrorists, and PROTECT YOUR CITIZENS. Everything else can wait.” Donald J. Trump
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
@Macdona86004365 @AdedotunOwosho If speaking out against what I see as the damage being done to the country under Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “shameless,” then so be it. Silence would be the real shame.
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Fatai Hassan
Fatai Hassan@AtereBaba·
@adeosunm @UmarSanithecat I can jump a gun to prove that they are the ones that orchestrated that dastardly act just to prove a point ahead of PBAT visit to His Majesty.
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
@Iyoaiye_ That is the spirit of APC to lock members of the opposition and start looking for excuses to nail them. I am not surprised that a Batist like you will recommend extremes like this.
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Umar Sani@UmarSanithecat·
Lol, my Ramadan is intact. This is social media. I am not the originator of the message but it speaks to our collective conscience. Whether it is spoken by Donald Trump or not the originators captured the essence of our national tragedy and leadership neglect. The only flaw is that they attributed it to Donald Trump however I would still have posted it if it came from the slums of Ajegunle.
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owosho adedotun@AdedotunOwosho·
@UmarSanithecat You are busy spreading falsehood during ramadan...... Guy you need to start your ramadan all over again.
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@UmarSanithecat @omoluabi1sq Not even sure why it matters at this point whether it is the truth or a lie. What difference will it make? Nigerians already know they are on their own. The question is 'what are they going to do about it?'
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The moment I heard about the rumored defection of Governor Bala Muhammed, I knew if God were to use honesty as a yardstick to making heaven, no single politician in Nigeria, under the current dispensation will make heaven.
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