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Election Tribunal Nullifies APGA Reps Member Election

The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi and headed by Justice A.A Adeleye on Wednesday 28th August 2019 nullified the election of Mr David Ogewu of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and declared Mr Samson Okwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Obi/Oju Federal Constituency election. com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">
The Tribunal Chairman, Justice A.A Adeleye, therefore, directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Ogewu and give it to Okwu.
Adeleye gave the order while delivering judgement in the petition filed by Okwu against the election of Ogewu, where he declared that the petitioner won the election with a margin of 994 votes from the two Local Government Areas (LGAs).
Adeleye faulted the decision of INEC which declared Ogewu the winner without including results for Obi LGA in the final collation, pointing out that the margin of win, which the APGA candidate secured over the petitioner in Oju, was inconsequential.
The tribnal noted that the total number of registered voters from Obi which is 59, 411 far exceeded Ogewu’s earlier margin of lead.
He pointed out that the declaration of Ogewu as the winner of the Federal Constituency seat based on only the result for Oju, where he scored 12,794 votes against Okwu’s 6,797 was invalid.
He said that Ogewu did not secure majority of the lawful votes cast from the two LGAs that made up the federal constituency.
Adeleye noted that the tribunal has the jurisdiction to do the necessary arithmetic to include Obi result which Okwu of PDP scored 7, 543 votes against Ogewu’s 754.
He also deducted 252 votes scored by the APGA candidate in Oju LGA on the ground that they were allotted to him in error.
Following the final computation of result for the two LGAs by the tribunal, the two time House of Representatives Member, Okwu led the initial winner, Ogewu after securing a total of 14, 300 votes higher than his opponent, who polled 13,306.
He,therefore, declared Okwu as the winner, saying the petitioner’s witnesses convinced the court with cogent evidences of non compliance with the electoral act to warrant the court decision in their favour.
The tribunal said that the respondent’s witnesses failed to prove the allegation of violence in Obi Local Government Area during the election. (NAN)
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NLM Confirms Appointment of the National Director Mobilization and Contact Suleiman Yunisa

By AbdulRahman Obaje
The Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM has officially confirms the appointment of its National Director, Mobilization and Contact, Alhaji Suleiman Yunusa.
The taking of oats of office which takes place at the National Headquarter of the party in Abuja, Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, shortly before the official merger of Allied Peoples Party, APM and NLM saw NEC and party big wigs in attendance.
During the ceremony, the National Chairman, NLM, Ambassador Thompson Mesach said the capacity leader has demonstrated his capacity in the area of grassroots mobilization, and so merit the confirmation calling for more commitment and dedication to the success of NLM.
In his acceptance, Alhaji Suleiman Yunusa said this is a call for action as he will continue to do what he has been known for, which is grassroots mobilization.
He most especially thanks the National Leader, Nigerian Liberty Movements, NLM, Ambassador Moses O. Adebisi, PhD, (aka THISDAYSMOSES, AL MUSA) the National Chairman, Ambassador Thompson Mesach and other National Executive Members for the recognition of his contributions to the growth of NLM.
He further thanks his mobilization team members, stakeholders and well-wishers across the country for their supports, commitment, charging them to not relent in their efforts and be more resilient in their mobilization efforts.
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NLM-APM-Merger: National Director Mobilization and Contact Says Merger, Calls for Collaborative Synergy.

By AbdulRahman Obaje
Alhaji Suleiman Yunusa, the National Director, Mobilization and Contact, Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM says there is need for every stakeholders in Allied Peoples Movement, APM and Nigeria Liberty Movement to collaborate in a way that would see to the fruitfulness of the NLM political ideology.
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A Capacity Leader that has been in the forefront of grass root mobilization for NLM made this statement during an official merger and release of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC certificate by APM to NLM in Abuja, today Tuesday, May 13th, 2025.
Yunusa while commending the wisdom of the leadership and stakeholders of APM to merge with NLM said, “as the historic event of today has put the necessary power in the hands of NLM to fully partake and participate in any future political activities in Nigeria, we now need to put NLM ideology of creating a new breed of leadership to full motion and be in a continual collaborative synergy that will see to the empowerment of the down trodden.”
Hon Yunua thereby calls for continued supports and commitments of its mobilization team members, stakeholders and well-wishers across the country to go all out for grass root mobilization as this is a national call to action.
He also said, “I thank the Founder and the incumbent Chairman of the Allied Peoples Party, APM, Alhaji Muhammadu Musa Bagana, for his leadership and wisdom in merging with Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM.”
“I also thank the National Chairman, Ambassador mesach Thompson, the National Director, Coalition, HRH, Ogah Attah Alhaji Tijani Musa and the National Director of Operation, Otunba Kingsly Adejumo for your sagacity and doggedness in seeing that the merger is a success”.
“I also each and everyone here that leave whatever you are doing and be here today to witness this epoch making event as it unfolds.”, he continued.
Meanwhile, Alhaji Muhammadu Musa Bagana, Founder and the incumbent Chairman of the Allied Peoples Party, APM said it is time to focus and dump any selfish interest now that the merger has put the necessary political power in the hands of NLM.
Bagana that is ably represented by APM National Organising Secretary/Personal Assistant to The Chairman, APM, Pastor Frank Oluwa said, “we are now full members of NLM and we ceased to operate as APM and I am saying this with full authority in the power vested on me.”
“I have the full authority to speak here today on behalf of the National Chairman and I am ably representing him here today. And if you are in doubt, you can put a call across to him and confirm it that this what somebody is saying now.”
He further admonished the leadership of Nigeria Liberty Movement to make a judicious use of the merger as the certificate is released to NLM on a platter of Gold.
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NLM-APM Merger: The APM’s decision to entrust its legacy to NLM, testament to two undeniably truth – Amb Meshach

By AbdulRahman Obaje
The Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM has officially merged with the Allied Peoples Party, APM to operate under the aegis of Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM.
In a handing over APM Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Certificate ceremony that takes place at the National Headquarter of the Nigeria Liberty Movement in Abuja, Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, stakeholders and parties big wigs show enthusiasm and expressed optism that the merger will bore good fruits.
Alhaji Muhammadu Musa Bagana, Founder and the incumbent Chairman of the Allied Peoples Party, APM while handing over APM Certificate to NLM said it is time to be focus and dump any selfish interest now that the merger has put the necessary political power in the hands of NLM.
Bagana that is ably represented by APM National Organising Secretary/Personal Assistant to The Chairman, APM, Pastor Frank Oluwa said, “we are now full members of NLM and we ceased to operate as APM and I am saying this with full authority in the power vested on me.”
“I have the full authority to speak here today on behalf of the National Chairman and I am ably representing him here today. And if you are in doubt, you can put a call across to him and confirm it that this what somebody is saying now.”
He further admonished the leadership of Nigeria Liberty Movement to make a judicious use of the merger as the certificate is released to NLM on a platter of Gold.
In his acceptance speech, the National Chairman, NLM, Ambassador Thompson Mesach said, “It is with profound humility and a deep sense of responsibilities that I Ambassador Mesach Thompson, the National Chairman of Nigeria Liberty Movement, a platform for emerging new breed of leadership in Nigeria stand before you today to formally accept this historic handing over of the Allied Peoples Party structure, asset and certificate of registration, a moment of national significance.”.
“Alhaji Bagana’s commitment has not only chronicled Nigeria’s turbulent political journey but also underscore an urgent need for a new direction.”
“For too long our nation has been held back by a systemic failure, recycled leadership and a deficit of visionary government.”
“Today’s merger is not merely an alliance with a political entities, it is a fusion of ideals, a collective place to rescue Nigeria from the brinks, and rebuilt it with a pillar of competence, integrity and transformation leadership.”
“Why does this union matters? The APM’s decision to entrust its legacy to the NLM is a testament to two undeniably truth.”
“Number one, NLM’s vision resonate with the aspiration of the Nigerian people. A vision crafted by patriots. Intellectuals and Diasporas professionals committed to injecting global best practices into our governance”
“Number two, a time for fragmented opposition is over. Let them note that this merger symbolizes a united front against stagnation, empowering to challenge the status quo with a credible, viable and inclusivity.
Thompson further said, ”Our covenant with the Nigerian people as we accept this mandate, NLM hereby upholds its mission to implement an emergency national intervention that addresses insecurity, economic and institutional decay.”
”To prioritise citizen self-actualisation through education, arts and skill and opportunity for all to pursue focus full national development, transparency, innovation and equitable for all.”, he continued
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