“The conduct of the hoodlums is barbaric, uncivilised and a grave danger to the institution of justice,” he said.
Mr Ododo praised the judiciary for “holding on to the point of law and withstanding emotional blackmail and threats so as to ensure that justice is served.”
The panel also held that the appellants failed to prove that the governor submitted a forged certificate.
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal affirmed the re-election victory of Mr Diri of Bayelsa in the November 11, 2023, governorship poll.
The court fixed Friday, August 23, for the final judgement of the November 11, 2023, governorship poll conducted in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi.
Mr Fagbemi said the present administration has a clear mandate of the people and can only be changed at the end of its tenure as prescribed by the constitution.
The SGF said the committee’s primary goal is to ensure that local government councils are granted full autonomy.
Mr Uche insisted that Mr Sylva’s appeal was bad beyond redemption as no witness or documents supported his request at the court.
In a ruling, Justice Lawal reserved judgment to a date that will be communicated to the parties.
A look at a career marred by white-collar savagery as Olukayode Ariwoola prepares his retirement after years at the top of the Nigerian judiciary.
