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Court sacks newly elected factional Yoruba Community Kano,YCK  exco, reinstates Oba Yoruba’s Caretaker Committee

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

Kano state High court No 4 sitting at State road complex has declared the election of Yoruba Community Kano executive members led by comrade Sam Alade  as null .

The court presided over by justice Usman  Mallam Na;Abba, in an order of the court dated 26tth day of June 2023,  held that  the election that produced  the Alade led exco have been set aside.

The court in suit  No . K/584/2022  filed by one Seyi Samuel Olorunishola against  one Abdulateef Faisu,  Sam Alade and others as respondents   said “ that all actions carried out  by the respondents or any persons on the basis of the judgment of 30/05/2023, on account  certain people emerged  as executives  of Yoruba Community  Kano, YCK  and any other action carried out  within 30/05/2023 are hereby set aside.

The court passed the verdict, after hearing  Mrs M. Aminu  Esq, counsel for the Applicant and H A. Dandago, for the judgment creditor and Prof Y B. Hassan, for some of the respondents.

The court further held “that the Caretaker Committee, which was appointed by the Oba Yoruba Kano, sequel to the order of this court  and reads 08/03/2023 should continue acting  and should conduct fresh elections to appoint new executives  for Yoruba community Kano within six months .

It would be recalled that the Yoruba community  in Kano is engulfed in a leadership tussle over, who are the bonafide leaders of the umbrella group of the  Yoruba’s in the ancient city.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

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He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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