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Lawal Pedro (SAN), the Attorney-General of Lagos State, the Chief Coroner of Lagos State, and the Coroner have asked the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited. The hospital is seeking to stop the ongoing coroner’s inquest into the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege.

The state officials argue that the lawsuit is not legally valid and should not be allowed to proceed.

The objection dated June 5, 2026, was filed in response to a judicial review application brought by Eurapharma Care Services, operators of a hospital in Victoria Island where the child reportedly died on January 7, 2026.

The hospital had secured an interim order from the Lagos State High Court sitting in Osborne, Ikoyi, presided over by Justice A.O. Opesanwo, staying proceedings in the coroner’s inquest pending the determination of its substantive application.

In the suit, the hospital is seeking orders of Certiorari- where a court order allows a higher court to review and, if necessary, cancel or overturn the decision or proceedings of a lower court, tribunal, or public authority, to quash the Coroner’s Court’s decisions and to restrain further proceedings in the inquest.

However, in a Notice of Preliminary Objection filed before the court, the first to third respondents-the Coroner, Chief Coroner and Attorney-General of Lagos State-argued that the judicial review proceedings are incompetent, premature and amount to an abuse of court process.

In their joint written address, the respondents contended that the applicant failed to establish any basis for invoking the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court through judicial review.

They maintained that under Nigerian law, certiorari is available only where an inferior tribunal or public authority acts without jurisdiction or exceeds the jurisdiction conferred on it by law.

Relying on the Coroners System Law of Lagos State, the respondents argued that the Coroner possesses exclusive statutory authority to conduct inquests into suspicious deaths occurring within the relevant district.

According to them, the decision to proceed with the inquest into the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege falls squarely within the powers granted to the Coroner by law.

The respondents further submitted that Section 21 of the Coroners System Law empowers a Coroner to conduct an inquest even where the body of the deceased is destroyed or cannot be recovered.

They therefore rejected the hospital’s contention that the alleged cremation of the deceased’s remains deprived the Coroner of jurisdiction.

The Attorney-General and other respondents also argued that no evidence had yet been formally led before the Coroner regarding the alleged cremation of the body or the absence of an autopsy report.

According to them, those issues had not been canvassed before the Coroner’s Court for a determination, making the judicial review proceedings speculative.

They contended that the applicant was effectively inviting the High Court to intervene in matters on which the Coroner had not yet made any ruling.

‘The applicant seeks to invite this Honourable Court into a realm of speculation by asking the Court to intervene in respect of issues upon which the Coroner Court was yet to consider or deliver any ruling,’ the respondents argued.

The respondents further challenged the hospital’s complaint over the Coroner’s directive requiring it to call witnesses first during the inquest.

They maintained that no breach of the constitutional right to fair hearing had occurred, noting that the applicant had not alleged that it was denied the opportunity to present evidence or cross-examine witnesses.

Citing several Supreme Court authorities, including Gyang v Commissioner of Police, Lagos State and Yusuf v State, the respondents argued that fair hearing simply requires that parties be given an adequate opportunity to present their cases.

They insisted that the applicant’s complaint was not rooted in the principles of natural justice and could not justify intervention by the High Court.

The respondents consequently urged Justice Opesanwo to dismiss the application in its entirety, describing it as an attempt to circumvent statutory procedures governing investigations into suspicious deaths.

According to them, the suit constitutes an abuse of court process because it seeks to invoke the jurisdiction of the High Court before the Coroner’s Court has concluded its proceedings or made any substantive findings.

‘The instant suit was filed to circumvent the laid-down procedure by law regarding death that happened in suspicious circumstances,’ the respondents submitted.

The matter has been adjourned till September 28, 2026, for the hearing of all preliminary objections.

Political calculations ahead of the 2027 general election are increasingly dominating activities in Abuja, raising concerns among stakeholders that governance is losing momentum at a time when Nigeria faces mounting economic and fiscal pressures and worsening insecurity.

BusinessDay findings show that while politicians across party lines intensify consultations, alliance-building and early campaign positioning, key governance institutions are grappling with slowing policy execution, weak budget performance, and declining legislative productivity.

The shift comes as millions of Nigerians continue to face rising living costs, stubborn inflation, and the lingering impact of economic reforms that have strained household incomes and business operations.

The magnitude of the challenge is evident in the federal government’s weak budget performance. Latest figures from the Budget Office of the Federation show that as of the third quarter of 2025, only N3.10 trillion had been spent on capital projects out of the N23.44 trillion allocated for the year. This translates to a capital expenditure implementation rate of 13.2 percent and just 5.65 percent of total budget outlay.

The report further revealed that gross revenue declined by 39 percent to N18.6 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, resulting in a shortfall of about N12 trillion compared with projected earnings. Retained revenue for the period stood at N16.48 trillion, also falling short of expectations by N12.03 trillion.

Analysts say the widening fiscal gap continues to limit the government’s capacity to fund infrastructure and social programmes, even as expenditure commitments remain high.

‘What we are seeing is a widening gap between fiscal ambition and actual delivery capacity. This is beginning to affect both infrastructure rollout and social sector interventions,’ Chike Onu, an Abuja-based fiscal policy analyst, said.

Despite these pressures, attention in the capital is increasingly shifting toward political positioning ahead of the next election cycle.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), which is responsible for approving major policies, programmes and projects across ministries, departments and agencies, has sat only once this year.

The meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu on March 4, saw the swearing-in of Tunde Disu as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and board members of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

The FEC serves as the highest policy-making body of the federal government, and its limited convening this year has raised concerns among stakeholders about coordination across the bureaucracy and the pace of policy execution.

Some officials and analysts argue that the reduced frequency of meetings has slowed decision-making in critical sectors, particularly those requiring continuous executive oversight.

John Chikere, a director at Global Consult, told BusinessDay that, ‘When key coordinating bodies meet less frequently, it inevitably slows down decision-making in sectors that require constant executive attention.’

In the petroleum sector, where government revenue remains heavily dependent on crude oil earnings, industry operators say engagement at the ministerial level has become less visible in recent months.

Aside from routine bureaucratic obligations, such as the presentation of the 2026 budget proposal to the National Assembly in February and scheduled energy conferences, stakeholders say there has been a noticeable absence of dynamic, minister-led interventions addressing persistent operational challenges in the sector.

A senior operator in the sector, who requested anonymity, said the industry requires sustained political engagement due to its complexity and security sensitivities.

While noting that the executive order by President Tinubu mandating direct remittance of petroleum revenues into the Federation Account has improved short-term fiscal inflows, the operator warned that structural issues remain unresolved.

‘Oil theft, host community agitations and investment concerns require active, hands-on ministerial diplomacy. Those issues do not resolve themselves,’ the operator said.

According to him, while fiscal tightening measures have improved remittances from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), deeper operational challenges continue to affect production and investor confidence.

The perceived shift in focus is not limited to the petroleum sector.

There are concerns that Muhammad Ali Pate, Minister of Health and Coordinating Minister of Social Welfare, has increasingly featured in political mobilisation activities linked to President Tinubu’s re-election bid rather than concentrating on the country’s significant ongoing health challenges.

Despite growing global health concerns, including renewed threats of Ebola outbreaks and Hantavirus infections in parts of the world, the minister’s public engagements have largely centred on political mobilisation rather than health sector communication.

In his X post on May 24, 2026, Pate highlighted political mobilisation efforts in support of the President. The minister praised what he described as strong unity and support from stakeholders and youths in his ward for Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

‘It was great seeing the energy in my ward for @officialABAT re-election! Nigeria must move forward, despite these globally turbulent times,’ he wrote.

In another post, the minister commended enthusiasm for the re-election campaign as within broader national resilience narratives.

Sources also note that Pate, who previously had political ambitions in Bauchi State, has not been visible at major health sector engagements or public briefings on pressing health matters in recent months.

The trend extends to the legislature, where political activities have increasingly overshadowed parliamentary work.

Data from the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) indicate that the Senate and House of Representatives sat for only 17 days between January and March 31, 2026, meaning the National Assembly was inactive for 77.1 percent of the period, well below expected legislative benchmarks.

The slowdown was compounded by prolonged recesses. The National Assembly did not sit in April after both chambers adjourned plenary on March 27, 2025, for Sallah and Easter holidays.

Lawmakers were initially scheduled to resume on April 29, 2025, but resumption was postponed to May 6, further extending legislative inactivity.

When plenary eventually resumed, BusinessDay observed a significant drop in attendance in the House of Representatives, as members became increasingly engaged in political activities, including defections and party realignments.

The low turnout affected legislative productivity. Several bills listed for consideration could not proceed, while others were postponed due to the absence of quorum.

Among the affected proposals was the bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at strengthening police funding, training, equipment and welfare.

The situation prompted an unusually candid remark from Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who presided over proceedings.

‘Political parties activities are keeping members away; let’s finish quickly and go,’ he said during plenary.

Following the brief sitting, the lawmakers adjourned again within the same week to participate in party primaries and related political engagements.

The ripple effect of political activity has also been felt within the executive arm, where several ministries are experiencing leadership disruptions linked to political ambitions.

For several months now, the Ministry of Transportation has operated without a substantive minister following the resignation of Said Alkali, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in Gombe State.

The absence of a confirmed minister has raised concerns about continuity in policy execution within a sector critical to trade, logistics and national infrastructure development.

Observers say the combined effect of ministerial transitions, reduced executive coordination, and rising political engagements across government institutions reflects a broader governance strain as the country edges closer to the 2027 election cycle.

Stakeholders also point to persistent pressures in the agricultural sector, where concerns over food insecurity, inflation and policy inconsistency continue to deepen.

Abubakar Kari, a professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Abuja, said the government’s declaration of a state of emergency on food security and mechanisation programmes has been undermined by insecurity in rural farming communities.

‘Despite such policies like the Renewed Hope Agenda and emergency interventions on food security, Nigeria continues to grapple with food shortages and rising staple food prices because bandits and kidnappers have driven farmers away from rural areas where most food is produced,’ he said. ‘Until insecurity is tackled, especially in rural areas, food security cannot be achieved.’

He added that macroeconomic reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification initially contributed to price surges, while import waivers on grains and rice have further weakened domestic production by depressing local prices and discouraging farmers.

Dolapo Bright, an agricultural expert, said many active farmers are being shut out of access to critical inputs, particularly quality seeds and fertilisers, limiting productivity and worsening food inflation.

Mustapha Abubakar of the Taraba State Agricultural Development Programme also noted that insecurity in rural areas, combined with late distribution of farm inputs, continues to undermine agricultural output and encourages poor productivity.

Stakeholders argue that without addressing insecurity and structural bottlenecks, Nigeria’s food inflation challenge will persist despite policy interventions.

Meanwhile, the decline of the textile sector continues to reflect broader industrial stagnation.

In April 2025, the National Economic Council approved the establishment of the Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board to coordinate revival efforts across the sector.

However, more than a year later, implementation remains slow, with little visible progress on the ground.

As political activity intensifies across Abuja ahead of 2027, stakeholders warn that the growing focus on electoral positioning could further constrain governance delivery unless deliberate steps are taken to sustain policy momentum across key institutions.

‘The danger is that governance momentum may weaken further as attention shifts toward electoral calculations,’ Tunde Aina, an economist, warned.

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Following its groundbreaking success in France in December 2025, where it generated 10 million views and catalysed a national shift in how the sports world approaches athlete well-being, the documentary Têtes Plongeantes, recently held its highly anticipated Lagos premiere at the Alliance Française de Lagos.

Co-Produced by Franco-Nigerian entrepreneur Wale Gbadamosi Oyekanmi for Booska-P, Génération 2018 and So Press, the documentary, which features intimate accounts from French World Cup winners, successfully exported its mission to Nigeria, sparking a vibrant and long-overdue conversation on mental health in the Nigerian sporting and professional landscape.

The premiere served as a catalyst for breaking the silence surrounding psychological health. The screening was followed by a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Chude Jideonwo, which explored the shared pressures faced by elite performers in both France and Nigeria.

After an introduction to the screening by Wale Gbadamosi Oyekanmi, co-producer of the documentary, who discussed the vision of bringing this French-born initiative to the Nigerian audience, the panel featured a powerhouse lineup of voices including Desire Oparanozie, a professional footballer who provided a critical perspective on the unique vulnerabilities she faced; Ebunoluwa Collins (COO of Blueroom Care), a leading expert who outlined actionable pathways for mental healthcare in Nigeria; Subair Disun, a young Lagosian who shared his mental health experiences and treatment and was moderated by Chude Jideonwo, author of ‘How depression saved my life’ and the founder of withchude.com podcast.

Têtes Plongeantes, which is available on YouTube, has been instrumental in dismantling the ‘tough it out’ stigma that often defines high-performance environments.

‘I experienced what Samuel Umtiti shared in the documentary, not prioritising your mental health over your career can be deadly, Oparanozie said.

By bringing these conversations to Lagos, the organisers have effectively mirrored the impact the film achieved in France, where the participation of World Cup heroes helped normalise the idea that mental struggle is part of the human experience, not a failure of character.

‘The resonance we saw tonight confirms that the desire for mental health support transcends borders,’ stated the co-producer. ‘Just as this documentary helped start a movement in France, we are hopeful that today’s event marks the beginning of a sustained, structural change in how mental health is prioritised and discussed across Nigerian society.’

The event successfully positioned mental health as a critical pillar of professional success, moving the narrative from taboo to essential conversation.

‘If a young person feels less alone after watching this film or an excerpt and reacts by asking for help, then we have succeeded. As Gaëtane Thiney says, what we are doing will give a lot of strength to everyone,’ Gbadamosi Oyekanmi said.

Têtes Plongeantes (Diving headers) is a collaborative project between Booska-P, Génération 2018 and So Press. Through raw and candid storytelling, the documentary highlights the psychological realities behind the glamour of elite sports, encouraging athletes and the public alike to seek help and embrace vulnerability as a cornerstone of strength.

Despite a 300% return on investment that Early Childhood Development (ECD) offers, Nigeria is falling drastically short in funding and prioritising the critical 0 to 5 age window, keeping millions of children from reaching their full physical and cognitive potential, experts have warned.

According to data presented at a Gateeld briefing on Early Childhood Development, the first five years of a child’s life involve the formation of one million neural connections every second. Yet, Nigeria is missing this irreversible window of brain development due to fragmented budget allocations, insecurity, and an over-reliance on foreign interventions.

Globally, the picture shows that investing in ECD yields massive economic and social dividends: an average return of $13 for every $1 invested. In Nigeria, however, interventions are heavily centralised in urban areas, leaving rural divides wide open and stunting the growth potential of the nation’s future workforce.

‘The brain is being built right now, from conception up to age five. What happens or fails to happen in this period of a child’s life can shape that individual for life,’ Megor, Founder of Omugo Academy, said.

‘ECD is not charity; it is neuroscience, it is economics, and it is very important to national interest. It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,’ she added.

Omei Bongos, Public Health Lead at Gateeld, stated that 90% of a child’s brain is already built by the time they reach age five. According to her, investments made at this time shape what they become over time.

Early childhood development in Nigeria faces a severe crisis driven by regional inequality, widespread malnutrition, chronic insecurity, and systemic underfunding. A ‘geographical lottery’ severely impacts cognitive outcomes, with basic literacy for children under five dropping from 65% in the South to just 10% in the Northwest, according to Gatefeild.

This divide is worsened by high malnutrition rates, causing irreversible stunting, alongside ‘toxic stress’ from constant insurgencies that fundamentally alter brain architecture. Compounding these physical and psychological traumas is a critical lack of dedicated state budgets, leaving millions of vulnerable children without essential early support,’ the organisation added.

To address these concerns, Hope Lekwa, researcher at Gateeld, said Nigeria cannot depend on foreign funding or interventions for its own childhood development. ‘We don’t necessarily have or discuss early childhood development as a national emergency, but as the data shows, it clearly is.’

Stakeholders called for the immediate, multi-sectoral integration of the World Bank and the WHO’s Nurturing Care Framework. They also urge ld policymakers to leverage existing platforms, such as integrating community health extension workers (CHEWs) directly into early learning centres.

Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has called on senior police officers across the country to embrace innovation, strengthen professionalism, and champion ongoing reform initiatives aimed at transforming the Nigeria Police Force into a more accountable and effective institution.

Disu made the call on Friday while declaring the five-day Operational Change and Leadership (OCL) Course held at the Nigeria Police Institute in Abuja.

Addressing Superintendents and Chief Superintendents of Police who participated in the programme, the IGP stressed that modern policing requires leaders who are adaptable, accountable, technologically driven, and capable of responding effectively to emerging security threats and the changing expectations of citizens.

He urged the officers to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to improve leadership standards, operational effectiveness, professionalism, respect for human rights, and overall service delivery within their respective commands and formations.

According to him, participants should see themselves as agents of positive change within the Force by promoting intelligence-led policing, evidence-based decision-making, and technology-driven strategies for crime prevention and public safety.

Disu noted that the increasingly complex security environment facing the country demands innovative leadership capable of navigating contemporary policing challenges while maintaining public confidence and trust.

Also speaking at the event, Olu Ogunsakin, Coordinator of the Police Reform Secretariat and Director-General of the National Institute of Police Studies, described police reform as a continuous process that requires dedicated leadership and a willingness to embrace institutional change.

Ogunsakin explained that the Operational Change and Leadership Course was specifically designed to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mindset to strengthen accountability, improve operational performance, and drive institutional transformation across the Nigeria Police Force.

He emphasized that sustainable reform efforts can only succeed when officers at all levels demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and organizational development.

The Inspector-General also used the occasion to acknowledge the contributions of international and local partners supporting police reform efforts in Nigeria.

He expressed appreciation to the Government of Germany, the United Nations Development Programme, the GS Foundation, the CLEEN Foundation, the Police Reform Secretariat, and other development partners for their continued support towards police reform, leadership development, institutional capacity building, and the modernization of police training institutions across the country.

The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a professional, accountable, intelligence-led, and citizen-focused policing institution through sustained capacity development programmes and the implementation of reform initiatives aimed at enhancing public trust, improving operational efficiency, and delivering better policing services to Nigerians.

The Senate has scheduled consideration of amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police in the country, with indications that the proposal could soon be transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for concurrence.

Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Leader, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, stating that stakeholders across the federation are aligned with the National Assembly on the establishment of state police.

Bamidele explained that the National Assembly had resolved to separate the state police proposal from other ongoing constitutional amendment bills and expedite its passage in view of its national importance.

He also revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors share the same position as the National Assembly on the creation of state police.

According to him, the legislative week, which begins on Tuesday, will be crucial for the Senate as the state police proposal tops its agenda.

Section 214(1) of the 1999 Constitution currently provides that: ‘There shall be a Police Force for Nigeria, which shall be known as the Nigeria Police Force.’

In the statement, Bamidele said, ‘Our position is very clear on state police. We are standing with Nigerians on the issue of state police.

‘All strata of the federation have made it clear that there cannot be a better time to establish a state police than now.’

Bamidele said, ‘That is where we stand. Where we are coming in is to now help translate this popular desire of the people into reality as elected representatives of the Nigerian people.

‘We came to the conclusion that we are going to pass the constitutional amendment in this respect to make a provision for the state police. If I can tell you as of today, that will come to fruition this very week because there is no need to allow any further delay.

‘There have been a series of meetings between the National Assembly.

‘When I say the National Assembly, I mean Barau I. Jibrin, Chairman, Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, and Benjamin Kalu, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, both of whom are representing the National Assembly.’

The Senate leader added, ‘They had been in a series of meetings with the office of Attorney-General; Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President; Tunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, and other stakeholders in the last one week, and that is why I can sit here to tell you that we’re pursuing that this week.

‘It is going to be the subject we will be dealing with this week. What we have resolved to do is to isolate it with the rest of the bills that we have proposed under the constitutional amendment so that we can vote on this as soon as possible.

‘The bill can as well be on its way to the 36 State Houses of Assemblies as soon as possible because you know we will need two-thirds of the state assemblies to approve it before the president can assent to it.’

‘The president is also with us on this proposal. I am sure he cannot wait for the bill to come to him for assent. I am sure the majority of our governors, as we know, are in support of this bill.

The state assemblies are also waiting for this bill to come. We will initiate the proposal for the creation of state police within the week,’ he stated.

Earlier, Femi Gbajabiamila had disclosed that President Tinubu would receive a comprehensive report on the proposed creation of state police as consultations on the constitutional framework for its establishment approached completion.

Ali Ndume, Senator, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against underestimating the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that the race for power could become one of the fiercest political contests in Nigeria’s recent history.

The Borno South lawmaker likened the looming electoral battle to a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) showdown and urged the president to pay closer attention to the realities confronting Nigerians, insisting that advisers must provide honest feedback if the administration hopes to retain public support.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ndume acknowledged the growing momentum among opposition figures seeking to challenge the APC but said the ruling party should avoid complacency as political alignments begin to take shape ahead of the next presidential election.

His remarks come amid increasing speculation that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and Seyi Makinde could forge a formidable coalition to take on President Bola Tinubu and the APC in 2027.

Responding to the prospect of such an alliance, Ndume said he was not overly worried but stressed that political opponents should never be taken for granted.

‘The storm is coming, but I am not that worried about it. At the same time, I don’t take opponents for granted,’ he said.

The senator also raised concerns about what he described as the inability of some individuals around the president to provide an accurate picture of the country’s challenges. According to him, leaders can only make effective decisions when they receive honest assessments of public sentiment and national realities.

‘I have said this several times on television. That is the mistake most of us are making, especially those around Mr President. They are having problems telling him the facts,’ Ndume stated.

He warned that the 2027 election would be highly competitive, with all political camps preparing for an intense battle for power.

‘We are going to struggle it out together. It can be hard like the WWE; it’s going to be a tough fight,’ he said.

Ndume acknowledged the widespread frustration among Nigerians over prevailing economic and social conditions but argued that the Tinubu administration still has an opportunity to regain public confidence before the next election cycle.

He said decisive action, improved governance and policies that address citizens’ concerns could help the government improve its standing with voters.

His comments reflect growing political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition leaders explore possible alliances while the APC seeks to consolidate support amid mounting economic pressures and public scrutiny of the administration’s reforms.

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The Federal High Court in Jalingo, Taraba state, has adjourned to July 1, 2026, for definite hearing a suit seeking the nullification of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship primary election in the state.

Justice Mashkur Salisu ordered the adjournment on Monday following the alleged failure of the defendants to file and serve their statements of defence.

The suit was filed by an APC chairmanship aspirant, Abdulhadi Lau, who is challenging the conduct and outcome of the party’s primary election.

Lau is asking the court to invalidate the exercise, alleging that he was unlawfully excluded from participating despite purchasing the party’s nomination forms and meeting all requirements to contest for the position.

According to the claimant, he completed all necessary procedures and was duly qualified for the primary election but was denied the opportunity to take part in the process without any valid explanation.

He contended that his exclusion violated his constitutional rights and undermined the principles of internal democracy within the party.

Through his legal team, Lau urged the court to intervene and ensure justice is served, arguing that allowing such actions to stand could set a dangerous precedent for the country’s democratic system.

He further appealed to the judiciary to protect the integrity of the electoral process, maintaining that the exclusion of qualified aspirants from party primaries threatens democratic governance.

During Monday’s proceedings, counsel informed the court that the defendants had yet to file their statements of defence, prompting Justice Salisu to adjourn the matter to July 1 for definite hearing.

The court is expected to hear arguments from all parties on the adjourned date as the legal challenge over the APC chairmanship primary election in Taraba State continues.