• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Union Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • International
    • Security
    • Judiciary
    • Special Reports
  • Politics
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Communication
    • Energy
    • Maritime
    • Oil & Gas
    • Technology
    • Tourism
  • Health
  • Education
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Athletics
    • Tennis
    • Racing
    • Golf
  • Press Freedom
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Interviews
    • Columns
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • International
    • Security
    • Judiciary
    • Special Reports
  • Politics
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Communication
    • Energy
    • Maritime
    • Oil & Gas
    • Technology
    • Tourism
  • Health
  • Education
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Athletics
    • Tennis
    • Racing
    • Golf
  • Press Freedom
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Interviews
    • Columns
The Union Nigeria

Why Court Dismissed Certificate Forgery Allegation Against Godwin Obaseki

The plaintiffs (APC and Edobor) only relied on photocopies attached to form EC9 the first defendant submitted to the INEC,” the judge said.

by The Union Nigeria
January 10, 2021
in Politics
Nigerian Observer: No Plans To Sack Workers, Obaseki Assures

Godwin Obaseki

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare To WhatsAppSend To Mail

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the allegation of forgery of academic certificate brought against Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki for lack of evidence.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed yesterday held that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its chieftain, Williams Edobor, failed to prove the allegation that the certificate submitted by Godwin Obaseki to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was forged.

“In fact, the witnesses admitted that none of them visited the University of Ibadan to confirm the authenticity of the certificate.

The plaintiffs (APC and Edobor) only relied on photocopies attached to form EC9 the first defendant submitted to the INEC,” the judge said.

ALSO READ  24 Dead, Over 50,000 Affected By Heavy Rains Niger Republic

The court further held that Obaseki satisfactorily explained the apparent discrepancies in the documents he submitted to the commission.

The APC and Edobor filed the action, alleging that Obaseki forged his University of Ibadan (UI) degree certificate he submitted to the INEC for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State.

Governor Obaseki and his Deputy Shaibu

In the suit, filed on July 14, 2019, the APC and the chieftain asked the court to disqualify Governor Godwin Obaseki and his party from the poll in the event that he was found to have forged the degree obtained in 1979.

Reacting to the verdict, Governor Godwin Obaseki described it as a triumph of the rule of law.

ALSO READ  IHRC Approaches Court Over Impersonation Of Name, Logo In Nigeria

“It is a testament to the fact that the truth would prevail ultimately, no matter how vehemently detractors push lies in the face of incontrovertible evidence,” Obaseki wrote in a statement.

He promised to continue to prioritise the development of the state, not minding the darts thrown by those who are embittered by their loss at the poll.

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, also lauded the verdict and congratulated Obaseki on his victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also hailed the judgement, describing it as a “triumph of justice.”

The party in a statement yesterday by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said the verdict of the court was victory for democracy and a seal on Governor Obaseki’s success at the September 19, 2020 governorship election.

ALSO READ  Magu Not Yet Free From Prosecution — Police Affairs Minister
close

Subscribe To Receive Newsletters

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

ShareTweetSendSend
Previous Post

Scores Killed, Cattle Rustled In Zamfara State

Next Post

Tension As Amotekun Attacks Fulani Settlement, Kills Father, 2 Sons In Oyo State

MORE STORIES

Real Reason Wike Sued Atiku, Tambuwal Over Presidential Ticket

Real Reason Wike Sued Atiku, Tambuwal Over Presidential Ticket

August 12, 2022
Osun Guber: How Oyetola, Famodun Cheaply Delivered Victory To PDP

Osun Guber: How Oyetola, Famodun Cheaply Delivered Victory To PDP

August 11, 2022
BREAKING: Dariye To Run For Senate After Prison Release

BREAKING: Dariye To Run For Senate After Prison Release

August 11, 2022
AMAC: APC Calls For Calm Over Tribunal Judgment Appeal

AMAC: APC Calls For Calm Over Tribunal Judgment Appeal

August 10, 2022

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

TRENDING STORIES

  • EXCLUSIVE: Another Delta PDP Candidate Dragged To Court Over Alleged Invalid School Cert

    EXCLUSIVE: Another Delta PDP Candidate Dragged To Court Over Alleged Invalid School Cert

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • BREAKING: Delta Youth Rejects Gov. Okowa’s Appointment, Declares Support For Peter Obi

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Gov Uduaghan In Spotlight As EFCC To Reopen Investigation On Oghara IPP

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • SPECIAL REPORT: 49 Kidnapping Hotspots On South-West Roads Identified

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Despite Lack Of Funds Nigeria Gifts ₦806 Million To Guinea Bissau (See Implications)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2023: What Tinubu Will Do To Nigeria – Festus Keyamo

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • UPDATED: Complete Details of Federal High Court Ruling On Delta PDP Guber-Candidate, Oborevwori

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • INTERVIEW: The Problem Buhari Has Is That He Doesn’t Listen – Gumi

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • INTERVIEW: Pa Clark’s Endorsement Of DSP Omo-Agege Is The Beginning Of His Failure

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • BREAKING: Dariye To Run For Senate After Prison Release

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT

RECENT STORIES

Real Reason Wike Sued Atiku, Tambuwal Over Presidential Ticket

Real Reason Wike Sued Atiku, Tambuwal Over Presidential Ticket

August 12, 2022
Osun River Heavily Contaminated With Mercury, Lead, Cyanide – Govt Warns Users

Osun River Heavily Contaminated With Mercury, Lead, Cyanide – Govt Warns Users

August 12, 2022
Too Much Criticism Of Buhari Regime Can Destroy Nigeria -Femi Adesina

Too Much Criticism Of Buhari Regime Can Destroy Nigeria -Femi Adesina

August 11, 2022
Osun Guber: How Oyetola, Famodun Cheaply Delivered Victory To PDP

Osun Guber: How Oyetola, Famodun Cheaply Delivered Victory To PDP

August 11, 2022
Phone Thief Stabs Woman To Death In Nasarawa

Phone Thief Stabs Woman To Death In Nasarawa

August 11, 2022

THE UNION NIGERIA

TheUnionNigeria.com is an independent, nonprofit news website that seeks to promote transparency and accountability through robust and objective reporting. We aim to critically engage you with news reports, Opinions, Editorials, Politics, Business Sports, Entertainment news, Lifestyle, Education, Videos, Photos, Documents and investigative reports.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

GET NEW POST ALERT

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

NEWS SOURCES

  • Africa.com
  • Businessday
  • Channels Television
  • Daily Independent
  • Daily Times
  • Daily Trust
  • Leadership Newspaper
  • National Daily
  • NewsDiary Online
  • Nigerian Tribune
  • Economic Confidential
  • Peoples Gazette
  • PM News
  • Pointblanknews
  • Premium Times
  • Punch
  • The Guardian
  • The Nation
  • The Sun
  • Thisday
  • TV360 Nigeria
  • Vanguard

©The Union Nigeria | Published By Flying Dutchman Limited.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • International
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Crime
    • Special Reports
  • Politics
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Communication
    • Energy
    • Maritime
    • Oil & Gas
    • Technology
    • Tourism
  • Health
  • Education
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Athletics
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Racing
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Interviews
  • Press Freedom
  • Columns
  • TUN TV
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US

©The Union Nigeria | Published By Flying Dutchman Limited.