Politics
Suspension: Court moves hearing of Natasha’s suit against Senate to March 25
Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed March 25 for hearing in a suit filed by Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Nigerian Senate.
Natasha had approached the Federal High Court, seeking an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her.
The court granted the order but the Senate on Thursday proceeded to suspend the senator for six months after it considered the report of the committee and despite the pendency of the restraining order.
At the hearing of the matter on Monday, counsels to the first, second and third defendants told the court that they have not been served with Natasha’s court papers.
However, Natasha’s counsel, Michael Numa, SAN, said all parties have been served, adding that affidavits of service were before the court.
After going through the affidavits of service before the court, Justice Egwatu confirmed service of all processes on all respondents.
At this point, counsel to the third respondent, the Senate President, Kehinde Ogunwumiju SAN, prayed the court for an adjournment for all processes to be harmonized.
Others counsel supported the move on the ground that it will facilitate accelerated hearing at the next adjourned date.
In his ruling, Justice Egwatu adjourned the matter to March 25th, 2025 and ordered that all the relevant processes be served on parties before the adjourned date.
The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Victor Nwaebonyi, while speaking on the outcome of the proceeding admitted that in legal proceeding service is very important.
Nwaebonyi added that it is only when parties are properly served that they will be able to study the matter and respond accordingly.
He admitted that it is strange for the court to interfere in the affairs of the Senate, noting that the Senate only answered the call of the court, being a responsible and law abiding institution.
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
Politics
“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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