Judiciary
Court Declares Wike’s Henchman Samuel Anyanwu As PDP National Secretary
Court Declares Wike’s Henchman Samuel Anyanwu As PDP National Secretary
Court declares Wike’s henchman Samuel Anyanwu as PDP national secretary. The Supreme Court on Friday declared Samuel Anyanwu, Nyesom Wike’s loyalist, as the legitimate National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The Supreme Court on Friday declared Samuel Anyanwu, Nyesom Wike’s loyalist, as the legitimate National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party.
In its judgment, the apex court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Enugu, which stood against Mr Anyanwu as the opposition’s national secretary.
The court argued that the Court of Appeal lacked the authority to hear the case, insisting it involved the party’s internal affairs.
In the lead judgment read by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the apex court further described as missing certain circumstances that would have given jurisdiction for the court to decide on the internal affairs of a political party.
This development came a week after the apex court had reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Mr Anyanwu challenging his sack from office.
Mr Anyanwu challenged the decision of the Court of Appeal which affirmed the high court’s judgment, favouring Sunday Udey-Okoye as the party’s national secretary.
In his appeal, Mr Anyanwu argued that Article 47 of the PDP constitution provides for a four-year single term for party officers, claiming there was no basis for the concurrent findings of the lower courts that removed him from office.
Samuel Anyanwu
The dispute regarding the PDP’s national secretary position started when South-East governors demanded Mr Anyanwu step down due to his governorship candidature in Imo.
The development has revealed a deep-seated divide within the party, with some key stakeholders opposing Mr Wike’s influence over the leadership of the party.
NHRC Calls For Urgent Legal Reforms To Address AI-Related Human Rights Challenges
NHRC calls for urgent legal reforms to address AI-Related human rights challenges. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for an urgent review of existing laws to tackle emerging human rights concerns arising from the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria.
Speaking at a workshop on AI governance and human rights, NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, warned that without robust ethical frameworks, AI could widen inequalities, introduce algorithmic bias, invade privacy, and threaten human rights.
AI as a Double-Edged Sword
Ojukwu emphasized that while AI is reshaping societies, economies, and human interactions, its regulation must ensure that technological progress does not outpace human rights protections.
“As AI becomes more sophisticated, human oversight remains crucial. Our laws must evolve to balance innovation with ethical principles,” he said.
He called on policymakers, business leaders, technologists, and civil society groups to collaborate in ensuring AI promotes human dignity rather than undermines it.
NHRC Calls For Urgent Legal Reforms
Need for Legal and Ethical Frameworks
The President of the International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (IN-CRS), Eustace Onuegbu, noted that AI’s rapid expansion in Africa brings both opportunities and challenges that require urgent legal and ethical considerations.
Similarly, Prof. Damilola Olawuyi, SAN, representing the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, stressed the need for Nigeria to balance AI’s benefits with strong human rights safeguards.
Court Grants Single People Right To Adopt Abroad: Italy
Court grants single people right to adopt abroad: Italy. Italy’s Constitutional Court has ruled that single individuals can adopt children from abroad, overturning a law that previously restricted international adoptions to married couples.
Landmark Ruling Expands Adoption Rights
In a decision hailed as historic by opposition parties, the Rome-based court declared that banning single people from adopting internationally was unconstitutional.
The case stemmed from a 2019 request by a single woman in Florence, which was initially denied under a 1983 law but later referred to the Constitutional Court for review.
The court found that the law unfairly restricted parental rights, stating that:
Becoming a parent is a fundamental right linked to personal self-determination.
Italy
Single individuals can provide a stable and nurturing environment for abandoned children.
Judges must evaluate each adoption case based on the individual’s emotional and financial suitability.
Political and Social Reactions
The ruling challenges the traditional family values agenda of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a self-described “Christian mother”. Meloni, who leads a far-right government, campaigned on promoting traditional family structures.
Alessandro Zan, the Democratic Party’s rights spokesperson, praised the decision, urging the government to extend adoption rights to same-s3x couples.
Legal experts suggest this ruling could pave the way for single individuals to seek adoption rights within Italy as well.
Nnamdi Kanu Apologizes For Misconduct In High Court
Nnamdi Kanu apologizes for misconduct in High Court. The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has formally apologized to the Federal High Court, Justice Binta Nyako, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adegboyega Awomolo for his misconduct during the last session of his terrorism trial.
In a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, Kanu assured the court that he would maintain good conduct throughout the proceedings.
Emotional Apology Delivered by Counsel
His apology was conveyed through a prepared speech delivered by his lead counsel, former Attorney General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN). Kanu expressed regret over his outburst in open court and pleaded for understanding.
Nnamdi Kanu
Agabi acknowledged that while Kanu had reasons to be frustrated, he should not have spoken in anger.
Prosecutor Accepts Apology
In response, Awomolo (SAN) said he was moved by Kanu’s sincere plea and had forgiven him. He clarified that his role was not to persecute but to ensure a fair and swift resolution of the case.
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