Reactions As Top Governorship Candidate To Be Arrested Immediately by the Police
- Nigerians have lauded the actions of Emmanuel Iyanna, senior magistrate, who took a drastic action against a Nigerian politician
- Specifically the magistrate issued the warrant after convicting the governorship candidate on charges bordering on cheating
- The Akwa Ibom governorship candidate had failed to attend proceedings hence the trial was conducted in his absence, leading to his conviction
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The warrant of arrest issued against Umo Eno, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state, has stirred reactions from Nigerians on line.
Recall that warrant has been served on the inspector-general of police (IGP) who is now expected to effect the arrest.
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A chief magistrate court in Wuse zone 6, federal capital territory (FCT), had ordered the arrest of Eno on December 23.
Emmanuel Iyanna, senior magistrate, issued the warrant after convicting the governorship candidate on charges bordering on “cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property”.
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Eno had failed to attend proceedings hence the trial was conducted in his absence, leading to his conviction.
In the warrant of arrest, the senior magistrate said:
“You are hereby directed to arrest the said pastor Umo Bassey Eno and produce him before me.”
Meanwhile, Nigerians online praised the bravery of the magistrate, saying it is compulsory for politicians and leaders alike to obey and the rule of law.
Dayo Williams, a journalist with a top media in Abuja said this will be a clarion call for Nigerian politicians who will realise that things can no longer be business as usual.
On her part, Funmilayo Kayode said the judiciary should liberate themselves from the clutch of the politicians by doing the right thing.
"With this kind of warrant, these politicians will not be taking the judiciary for granted. I really love this."
2023 elections: Court sentences YPP guber candidate to 42-year jail term
In a similar development, the governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Akwa Ibom, Senator Bassey Akpan, has been sentenced to 42 years imprisonment for corruption.
Akpan's jail term was issued on Thursday, December 1, by the Federal High Court in Uyo, the state capital, through the presiding judge, Justice Agatha Okeke.
The federal lawmaker who represents Akwa Ibom North-East was convicted on six charges bordering on money laundering.
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