“I have only occupied the office of the governor of Bayelsa state on one occasion. I was elected as the governor of Bayelsa State on 27th May, 2008.”
Justice Donatus Okorowo gave the order following an oral application by Mr Doguwa’s counsel, Afam Osigwe, SAN, to that effect.
The court’s reprieve halted any likelihood of IGP Usman Baba being jailed for three months.
The PDP prayed for an order disqualifying the APC, Messrs Tinubu and Shettima from contesting the presidential election.
Justice Donatus Okorowo, in a judgment, held that the Electoral Act, 2022 is superior to INEC guidelines on elections.
The PDP had asked the court to compel INEC to prevent Messrs Tinubu and Obi from replacing their running mates.
On Monday, the Federal High Court stalled the judgment in the suit seeking the declaration of the seat of Yakubu Dogara vacant.
The judge noted that “of all the 44 ministries, there are only about six female genders, and that the situation is worse in other MDAs and agencies.”
The minister is alleged to have flouted court orders which ruled for the maintenance of status quo on the appointment of ICTN operators.
