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Four days after ruling, Appeal Court yet to release CTC of Kano judgement – NNPP cries out
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has raised alarm over the the inability of Court of Appeal to release the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Kano judgement delivered on Friday to it’s legal team.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Ag. National Chairman of the party Abba Kawu Ali disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Monday.
The statement reads in part “The leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) is using this medium to register its worries over the inability of Court of Appeal to release the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Kano judgement delivered by the Court of Appeal on Friday, November 17, 2023 to it’s legal team.
“This concern being expressed by the leadership of NNPP stems from the report from our Legal team that all efforts to collect the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement which will aid the process of filing their appeal have not yielded any fruits, four days after the judgement was delivered in Abuja.
“It is a known fact that the issues of days and time are very germane in the preparation of processes for an appeal in such a situation.
“For the purpose of emphasis, it is an established fact that an Appealant only has a window of Fourteen (14) days to get his/her processes completed, and frittering away 4 days out of these 14 days is like setting a booby trap for the Appealant.
“Unfortunately, this type of scenario is creating the belief (rightly or wrongly) that there are deliberate efforts in place to frustrate the Party, and the Governor of Kano State, His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, as well as the legal team in their quest to get justice in the Kano State Governorship petition as they head for the Supreme Court.
“It would be recalled that the NNPP had suffered different setbacks in the past. One example which readily comes to mind was the unnecessary confusion after the ruling of the Kano State Tribunal when a wrong signal was sent out that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn from the appeal. This was designed to create confusion in the camp of NNPP towards the Appeal Court proceedings.
“There are also several cases of injustice suffered by the party, even in the run- up to the 2023 General election.
“We are using this medium to call on the bench and well meaning Nigerians to impress on the Appeal Court to, as a matter of urgency, release the CTC of the judgement of the Appeal Court in the Kano State Governorship petition which was delivered on Friday, November 17, 2023, to the NNPP team to enable them prepare their processes for filing of Appeal at the Supreme Court.
“We wish to use this medium to reiterate our belief in the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and it is for this reason that the party is heading to the Supreme Court to get justice, especially, for the masses of Kano State, who freely gave their mandate to the NNPP and in particular, His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf in the March 18, 2023 Governorship election.
“NNPP is a peaceful party and will continue to operate the confines of the law to get its mandate restored at the Supreme Court.”
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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