Olumide Olorunfemi

NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) will now be responsible for the collection of mineral royalties from mining operators across the country, following a new directive under the new tax laws. The ministry of solid minerals development will, however, retain its technical and regulatory oversight of the sector. thecable.ng/nrs-takes-over…

I was hoping to read legal submissions, references to judicial authorities, scholarly opinions and case laws that shows how INEC chairman has erred or INEC as an institution has done something legally wrong. Only for me to see some usual political junks put together to cast aspersions on the integrity of the learned reputable professor of law and silk. Chidi, when will you stop this your usual style of painting people with black brush simply because you don’t like them or you just hate to admit the truth? Age is no longer on your side, Chidi.

Barring last-minute changes, key opposition figures in Nigeria are weighing the possibility of abandoning the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for alternative platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. guardian.ng/politics/2027-…

BREAKING: I’ll Back Whoever Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate – Atiku dailytrust.com/breaking-ill-b…

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The Price of Defiance: ADC’s Convention and the Shadow of Nullity In any constitutional democracy, obedience to court orders is not optional; it is the bedrock upon which the rule of law rests. Yet, recent signals from a faction of the ADC, led by David Mark, suggest a troubling readiness to test that foundation. At the heart of the matter is a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal, delivered on 12 March 2023 in Appeal No. CA/ABJ/145/2026 between Senator David Mark v. Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe & 4 Ors. In that ruling, the lead Justice of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Uchenchukwu Onyemenan, JCA, directed all parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum and to refrain from taking further action pending the determination of the substantive dispute at the Federal High Court. That order is neither advisory; it is definite and binding. The Supreme Court settled this principle decades ago in the case of the Military Governor of Lagos State v. Ojukwu (1986) 1 NWLR (Pt. 18) 621, where it emphatically held that government authorities, and indeed all persons, must submit to judicial authority. Courts do not issue suggestions; they issue commands that must be obeyed. It is worthy of note that proceeding with a party convention under such circumstances is to step squarely into legal quicksand. Should the ADC proceed in defiance of this order, any outcomes, whether leadership elections, structural adjustments, or policy resolutions would be fundamentally flawed. In Odutola v. Oderinde (2004) 12 NWLR (Pt. 888) 574, the Court established that acts carried out in disobedience of court orders are liable to be declared null and void. Even where such acts are not immediately invalidated, they remain inherently unstable and liable to be set aside at any time by judicial intervention. In practical terms, this places any leadership emerging from such a convention under a heavy and enduring cloud of illegitimacy. Beyond institutional concerns lies the question of personal liability. Disobedience of a valid court order exposes participants to contempt proceedings. This is far from symbolic: those found culpable may face fines or even custodial sanctions. The political consequences of such judicial censure could be profound. Admittedly, contempt proceedings are not automatic; however, once initiated and established, they carry severe legal consequences. The Independent National Electoral Commission occupies a pivotal regulatory position. It is not empowered to legitimise processes conducted in gross violation of subsisting court orders. Even if such a convention were to proceed, INEC would be justified in declining recognition of its outcomes, refusing to accept nominations arising therefrom, and deferring to the courts for definitive direction. The implications are clear: uncertainty, protracted litigation, and the real possibility of exclusion from the electoral process. The path forward is neither complex nor controversial. The ADC is under a clear legal duty to obey the court. Maintaining the status quo ante bellum does not resolve the underlying dispute, but it preserves the legal integrity of whatever resolution ultimately emerges. Defiance, on the other hand, risks producing outcomes that are not only legally fragile but politically untenable. Leadership secured in violation of a court order is leadership built on sand, and in law, as in politics, such foundations cannot endure. © Bodunde Opeyemi, Esq.

If you see any ADC leader, just shout Nafiu Bala. They will run

Recycled ‘Failed’ Politicians Have Dominated Nigeria Since 1999, AAC Youth Leader Warns They Can’t Be Nation’s Saviours | Sahara Reporters bit.ly/41K8i4e

As long as it is the same old corrupt, recycled politicians, you cannot emotionally blackmail me into supporting any of them against my will. If you want a new Nigeria, you will have to pursue one that does not involve the same cycle of corrupt, incompetent politicians.

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I will also recommend Biafra Radio for wider reach. Just ensure you include the details of how your own leaders desecrated the constitution of their own party. It is written - plainly, without ambiguity - that no man may emerge as a national leader of the party without first being a card-carrying member for a minimum of two years. Who amongst the comedians occupying leadership positions had been in the party for even 6 weeks before hijacking the leadership? A party whose leaders cannot honour its own laws has no standing to promise Nigeria the rule of law.

@ositafrancis13 @BolajiADC Suggesting ADC resolve their issues within, now means tribal to you.

@OlumideOS @BolajiADC When I see tweet of anyone supporting the present failed government. Its always someone from one part of Nigeria. The question is ,is representing only this people? I hope this people realise how dangerous this will be for them now and after.

BREAKING ADC is taking its fight for democracy global. As part of our efforts to strengthen international engagement, we are establishing a Special Representatives Network across key global capitals to engage foreign governments, amplify credible information about Nigeria’s political environment, and counter one-sided government narratives. This comes amid growing attacks on our members, attempts to undermine our leadership, and efforts to restrict political participation ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Our representatives will engage foreign governments, international media, democracy institutions, and the Nigerian diaspora, providing regular briefings on political developments, human rights concerns, and electoral integrity. We are also launching a National Documentation Initiative to systematically track and report incidents affecting political participation across Nigeria. From Washington DC to London, Brussels to Addis Ababa, ADC is building a global platform for accountability. Nigeria’s democracy must be seen, heard, and defended everywhere.

@AdesinaAji47706 @BolajiADC They are not, also painful but correct reforms to fix long-term structural problems (subsidy fraud, multiple forex rates, fiscal leakages) and attract investment.

@OlumideOS @BolajiADC Which policies aren't popular? When others are leveraging the opportunity the policies provide, you are here wailing. They here they talk rubbish. Even this nuisance who posted this rubbish is making more money under this government than any that ever ruled.

PR? Does PR renovate 17 schools, build libraries, or put 1,800+ desks in classrooms? Does PR deploy security personnel, install infrastructure, or fund ₦180M in SME support for real businesses. Does PR train youths, create tech hubs, or clean up communities people actually live in. If this is PR to you, then you’d benefit greatly from our educational programmes, especially the ones at the primary school level. #avo

Say what you want about the PDP, but they have the only national structure that can actually compete in all 774 local governments. While the newer parties are busy fighting for relevance on social media and global platforms, the PDP even with its flaws understands the machinery of a Nigerian election. You can't replace 25 years of institutional memory with a press release

For some of them, criticism has become a profession rather than a tool for accountability. They’ve become so loud that their noise often drowns out voices of reason. How do you explain someone who raised funds for 10,000 laptops but couldn’t deliver even 50 yet still positions himself as a moral authority to accuse the government of corruption, and people continue to support him? That’s the real concern. Sometimes, the people who claim to be fighting for the public end up betraying the very trust they rely on.

The Mirror Test Ayilori could not deliver 50 laptops. Ab^z could not deliver 15 jerseys. Dksn did not know the exact details of what he spent months collecting donations for. Ruth could not share ₦1M. Different genders. Different tribes. Different classes. Same failure. What do they have in common? They are all critics of government. They believe politicians managing millions of people and trillions in resources are rogues and criminals. That they, the youth, can do better. Give them an insignificant fraction of that responsibility - and they collapse. Here is the truth they have now discovered: Criticism is the easiest job in the world. Any charlatan excels at it. The only KPI is volume - how loud your insults are, how creative your curses get.

FLASHBACK: “I have told you before and I want to say it again, the Labour Party is now NADECO, those of us supporting Obi are the ones that want good governance, we want Nigeria to be better ….” - Late Pa Ayo Adebanjo #NADECO thecable.ng/ayo-adebanjo-t…