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Justice Donatus Okorowo

June 30, 2023

Don’t disqualify me; I was Bayelsa governor only once, Sylva tells court

“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.”

Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva
June 27, 2023

Court restrains Kano govt, AGF from re-arresting Doguwa for murder

Justice Donatus Okorowo gave the order following an oral application by Mr Doguwa’s counsel, Afam Osigwe, SAN, to that effect.

Alhassan-Ado-Doguwa
December 14, 2022

Court vacates order sentencing IGP Baba to three-month imprisonment

The court’s reprieve halted any likelihood of IGP Usman Baba being jailed for three months.

Usman Baba Alkali
November 9, 2022

2023: Tinubu, Shettima pray court to dismiss PDP’s suit

The PDP prayed for an order disqualifying the APC, Messrs Tinubu and Shettima from contesting the presidential election.

Kashim Shettima and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
September 20, 2022

Cross River: INEC ordered to accept Labour Party candidate’s name

Justice Donatus Okorowo, in a judgment, held that the Electoral Act, 2022 is superior to INEC guidelines on elections.

Labour Party (LP)
September 19, 2022

Placeholders: Court dismisses PDP’s suit against Tinubu, Peter Obi

The PDP had asked the court to compel INEC to prevent Messrs Tinubu and Obi from replacing their running mates.

Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi
April 11, 2022

Vacationing judge stalls judgment in Dogara’s defection suit

On Monday, the Federal High Court stalled the judgment in the suit seeking the declaration of the seat of Yakubu Dogara vacant.

Former Speaker of House of Reps, Yakubu Dogara (Credit: Twitter)
April 7, 2022

Court rules in favour of affirmative action for Nigerian women

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.”

Nigerian women
March 23, 2022

Court okays contempt charge against Amaechi

The minister is alleged to have flouted court orders which ruled for the maintenance of status quo on the appointment of ICTN operators.

Rotimi Amaechi