Votes Cast In All Parts Of Nigeria Are Equal, Abuja Taken As 37th State - Falana | Sunday Politics

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[@koloni2862]

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[@genks4453]

@@koloni2862 50k boys

[@agbolagadesam1030]

You think everybody is eating from politics? Your problem is that you don't want to hear the truth.

[@chinedumbama2953]

There are 36 states in Nigeria and 36 governors. Even nursery school pupils can answer this correctly.

[@joshuafrank5838]

Do you know that what you are taught in school isn't fact and wrong? Do you know that in school you were told an atom is the smallest particle. But this is also wrong?

[@joshuafrank5838]

The supreme court has already ruled that the fct is the 37 state. This fact is not in your curriculum. But it's law. The supreme court rulings are laws.

[@joshuafrank5838]

Peter obi didn't win the North East, North West & North central. He didn't win in the south west, he only won Lagos. He own one geopolitical zone out of 6.

[@ajagule]

@@joshuafrank5838 What are you talking about. Obi was rigged out of those areas, yes, but Tinubu did not win FCT. This means that none of the candidates satisfied the requirements to be declared a winner. What's your point? A candidate either meets the requirements or not.

[@themark7948]

@@ajagule Wrong. You don't have to win the FCT to be elected, though a win in the FCT counts as a state win. For example, if a candidate wins 23 states + FCT, it will count as 24. As such, Tinubu is in the clear.

[@israeljimahworldoutreachin9156]

It is a political interpretation to say that FCT is like any other state and so it's not mandatory. Question, why did the constitution not say 25% of valid votes in 2/3 of the states AND LAGOS or AND Adamawa or AND Bauchi, or AND RIVERS, This is a simple thing, you don't need to be a lawyer to see this clearly. The FCT is mandatory.

[@Mofola1]

I'm strongly resisting the urge to point out your glaring error sarcastically. What would warrant LAGOS or ADAMAWA or BAUCHI or RIVERS to be specially mentioned has you have claimed? when the "... all the States in the Federation ..." bit of the section 134 takes care of that? Clearly the FCT is not a state like Lagos or Adamawa, although in some ways, it does function like a state, most especially in a national election for the president that will represent every inch and corner of the country. ONE person gets ONE vote. So, to simply put, who is doing the voting? Citizens who have been deemed eligible to vote. Where can you find these citizens and where can they vote? in each of all the 36 states and the FCT.

[@jokenwankwo6367]

Yeah very true ,,nothing to explain here,,25% to 2/3 of the states and fct.

[@oviegrantdigbori9659]

💯

[@nnadoo]

Or simply score 25% in 24 states of the 37 states of the federation 🤷🏿‍♂️ Why stress us with AND FCT?

[@olarenwajufalusi4979]

@@nnadoo I don't know if FCT is going to vote in an election...logic.

[@keneorakwute2521]

We can rephrase it to avoid the ambiguity as 25% in FCT and 24 states.

[@uboseolorunfemi6359]

The mere presence of mammon is a revealer of one's true nature no matter how deceptive

[@dapocee]

God will settle the matter of Nigeria in response to the cries of Nigerians. Mighty wonders loading for us all.

[@bridgetikeh2526]

Amen

[@wisdomogwa3222]

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[@lucyjegede6200]

A big Amen 🙏 your Excellency 🎉

[@David-zn4sq]

Be deceiving yourself

[@bridgetikeh2526]

@@David-zn4sq I wonder what is giving you people these audacity. Fear God

[@fredricknwanazia9284]

Falana you are one in a million.. this is a real youraba man and a great lawyer just listen to English and how he talks about the law

[@tobymagnus4527]

The court and the law is ment to serve the people. We cannot keep respecting a court that is a disgrace. Each time the court keeps provoking the people with false judgement...

[@israelsamuel7764]

But when d court ruled in Nnamdi Kanu's favour you all celebrated. We won't allow you Igbos disrespect our supreme Court. As long you're in this country you must respect our laws. Abuja voters are not more special than the other states. Peter failed to score 25% in 24 states as stipulated in d constitution. You Igbos should rest. If you want to protest go to Igbo land and burn the place because you're good at that. Any protests outside Igboland will be seriously and viciously resisted. We won't allow you to burn Nigeria again the way u did during Endsars because we know ur wicked hearts. You'll only target non Igbo states for destruction like you did in Lagos during endsars and leave your land in peace. We won't tolerate that again from you

[@Thedancemedia]

Are the igbos not part of Nigeria? You are saying this because the system is favouring you. Becareful you might just reap what you sow

[@xtopherokenz8403]

@ Israel Samuel. Why do you let politicians use devilish weapon of divide and conquer to ignite serious hatred towards a certain tribe. “Igbophobia”

[@israelsamuel7764]

@@Thedancemedia What are you sowing? Hatred and criminality and threat of death. That's what you will reap. You people threatened whoever that didn't support ur Igbo candidate with death on social networks . We have d receipts. U abused and insulted candidates from other tribes. U voted based on tribal sentiments, neither Atiku nor Tinubu won a single local govt. in Igboland because their supporters were threatened with death. And u expect ur Igbo candidate to win all Northern states, win all Yoruba states and when he lost u claimed it was rigging. And started threatening our peace in d country. Threatened INEC and now you're threatened the judiciary. It won't augur well for you people this time around. We will not allow you children of hate and ethnicity to continue to threaten our peace and democracy. Enough is enough !

[@nwaokorodeborah5144]

@@israelsamuel7764 so the court was credible, when Akpabio and Lawal who never contested for senate suddenly became the winners of their primaries? In the case of Nnamdi Kanu.. of course, the world was watching, and Kanu was not just a Nigerian citizen he was British as well , they had to give a fair judgement!

[@c.enwachukwuesq2822]

There is nothing like 37th state.sec 134 is very specific for the purposes of election. Candidates must win FCT with 25% of the total votes cast therein. If fct has been interpreted to be a state by constitution does not still change a thing. The wordings of the sec 134 is and ....AND in the FCT. Fct whether as a state or not has been given that special status.

[@taiwomuftau2709]

Did your candidate win the required 25% in 24 states,,,, Your party that is in line with ethnicity/ religious based.

[@jamalismail6421]

​@Taiwo Muftau Is that the discussion here? Some of you are very funny. No one has brought in any candidate here. Stick to the discuss.

[@moham.279]

Abuja cannot determine who wins the Presidency of Nigeria. If that’s the case then millions of people would have been disenfranchised in the political process. The constitution didn’t say “Must” but said “and Abuja. Tinubu didn’t have to win Abuja to be the President of Nigeria..

[@c.enwachukwuesq2822]

@@moham.279 Ur argument is not logical what do you even mean by "must". Stop importing what is not contemplated by the constitution. Sec 134 of the constitution is clear and specific on 2/3 of the 36 states or states of federation AND the FCT period ...what will be the relevance of MUST in such a straight forward provision. Amend sec 134 and put ur must be you join this comment.

[@moham.279]

@@c.enwachukwuesq2822, did the Constitution states that in order to be President of Nigeria, you have to get 25% of votes in 24 States and “MUST” get 25% or more in Abuja?? Check the meaning of “Must” and “AND “.

[@Thetruth-preacher]

Abuja is considered as the 37th State by that constitution. Now, Mr. TINUBU didn't win 25% of FCT votes. Again, can someone be made a governor of a state without winning in that state election? I just dey laugh TINUBU small small

[@amosemikefe3188]

You must get 2/3 of 24 states... But when you have 23 States and 25% in Abuja you can include it as a state to make it up to 24 states for you to be declared a winner... Meaning that section 299 is to make Abuja as a state when the candidate did not meet the requirement of 24 states you can include the FCT to it to make it 24... That's if. The FCT is not a state meaning in 299 you must still meet up the requirement of 25%... I'm not a lawyer what do I know 😎

[@toluwanimiadeniyi6883]

God bless you

[@amarachipeaceiheanacho5534]

If FCT is the 37th state, what is 2/3 of 37 (state)? Also, section 299 said the President is the GOVERNOR of FCT, then the question is can a Governor be declared winner of an election in any state without scoring 25% vote?

[@saiduhayatudeen7914]

Yes ma

[@SM-rf4vr]

@Amarachi So in your mind the person can win FCT but not get the highest votes and be declared presidents? Emotional argument

[@mysteriouslytrue]

Femi Falana is very honest and respectable. He had stated his opinion long before the elections were held way back in Nigeria. And Femi Falani will not lie just to support Peter Obi. The Obidents making comments against Femi Falana give the notion that any one that says the truth that doesn't favor them is automatically supporting APC. Pls Obidents grow up

[@chiomaiwu9032]

The truth is that you are hiding the real results and claiming to be configuring bvas

[@chibuezeemmanuel983]

The question is ; was the election conducted in accordance to the electoral law 2022? the answer is no. Tinubu can't be president.

[@koffibaba8265]

Mr Falana,Sir we have 36 govs,in 1999 & 2003 OBj won Abuja 25%,as well as other,in 2015 & 2019 Buharii did same 25% in Abuja.

[@Ikukundu]

Mr Falana is a low key saboteur. I have lost respect for him. You can tell that he is supporting Tinubu stolen mandate even after he pretended to be for a better Nigeria. I made that comment months back that I didn’t trust him and people came for me. I’ve been vindicated as always.

[@David.jaemin]

W E WANT EVERYTHING TELEVISED ON TV.. .. THE COURT NEEDS THE PUBLIC EVIDENCE 🧾 AND OPINION

[@Netzen0048]

Public opinion, Really?

[@akinleyebabajide5331]

Public opinion are we discussing the price of pomo

[@rarefai]

Falana is a respected SAN. As the matter has become sub-prejudice, he drew back in his interpretation. That is ok. The interpretation of Abuja as 37th state will actually have further implications in future. Abuja will seek to have other structures that states have apart from area councils. If Abuja is just a 37th state, it cannot be producing just one Senator. They will need to provide 3 senators just as other states. On the other hand, treating Abuja as special could mean that as the host of the President, at least 25% of Abuja residents should welcome you by voting for you as the President. As most constitutions in Nigeria were not written out of true constitutional conference, it is unclear why the condition for winning mentioned 36 states AND Abuja. There is a good argument that would require that at least 25% of the President's host should vote for him.

[@ezekielekweremadu8650]

Mr Falana's reasoning appears pedestrian. If all the votes cast in Nigeria is equal, then there is absolutely no need for a quarter vote in 2/3 states to be declared a winner. A simple majority will suffice. That clause for Abuja is there for a reason.

[@osastony601]

This man is far ahead of you he knows more than you when it comes to laws keep your emotions and learn or do you expect him to go against the law just to tell you what you want to hear.

[@osayamenshedrach2274]

This is not a matter of being a head or knowing more when it come to law but being moral right with the interpretation of the law.

[@nduvera1078]

That’s what divided him and gani. He collected money from tinubu to fight gani for being against certificate forgery. He should have come back to defend him again when the issues of certificate forgery come up. I don’t be surprised he will defend him again for drug offenses 😢

[@topecharles1978]

You be Mumu ooh, if u don’t understand Wht they say here then keep silent

[@stopinjustices.263]

You said it all. 😢

[@jolugbofunmiladesimon5343]

I wonder why some people will open smelling mouth and be talking. Senior Advocate Falana is talking, ndu Vera a nobody they put mouth. If u don't respect his professionalism can't you respect his age?

[@ksus3513]

​​@@jolugbofunmiladesimon5343 that's how they want to get to power, by villifying anyone who doesn't back their position, even Falana who's sympathetic to their platform must not have his say!

[@christy6417]

Mr Lawer, if Abuja is counted as the 37th state, why is it that Abuja has no governor.

[@olukoredefakorede1422]

Go check section 299 of the Nigerian constitution.

[@kiky4998]

​@@olukoredefakorede1422 Section 299 does not still answer the question. Please explain to us

[@juliuschukwu189]

I'm surprised this man is saying 37 states. Does it mean that if his grand child come back from nursery school and ask him how many states are in Nigeria. So Falana will tell him that they are 37 states and the child will ask him who is the governor of the 37th state, I wonder what will be his answer

[@theonze2337]

Abuja is the only state where the president is the Governor. So it is expected that the President as Governor should at least get 25% in the FCT.

[@dupeakinyemi2631]

This subtle man (Femi Falana) is been clever by half. Trying to please Thiefnubu (the ballot box snatcher) peradventure some agbado (corn) might fall into his pocket

[@Holllywoodclips]

If the constitution needs to be deciphered to be understood or followed by Nigerians, we can discard it and be living life the way it suits us.

[@ekpemeisong1331]

Hahahahaha, you correct, the construction was written this way intentionally by OBJ to protect them against the poor.

[@maxgrace4844]

Everyone with their opinion. May the truth prevail.

[@susumumu6782]

Wake up from your dream Abeg the truth has been review long time ago na u still Dey dream jaare

[@maxgrace4844]

@@susumumu6782 Bot. Mumu you call yourself, mumu you are.

[@andersonnmezi7134]

But supreme court has ruled on this before And said u need to get 25% in Abuja becos the presido is seen as the governor of Abuja.

[@annidd604]

God bless you with long life without any health challenges sir femi falana. I judge you wrongly, please forgive me

[@ThomasIlelabayo]

Nigeria judges Will not dispense justice as quotes by the legal luminary and the human rights activist Femi Falana......but the God of Nigeria will dispense justice.

[@beautifullifemedia2733]

The idiots who only have terrorists in their states, and has no man compared to this great man of truth, will come here to run their mouth. God bless you Sir falana.

[@ChekwubeMadichie]

You guys should just make this make sense. Why can’t the constitution use non controversial sentences? If the FCT’s status of being treated as a state also applies to that provision, why couldn’t the writers just write “25% of 2/3 of all states” since we can assume that FCT is equally a state or put a caveat to explain that FCT is to be treated as a state. Alternatively, it could have read “25% of 2/3 of all states including the FCT”. Why create unnecessary confusion? I thought the constitution should be read by everyone with clear understanding? Why do one need to go for interpretation of the constitution? Yet people are told that ignorance of law is not an excuse?

[@RandomMZ1412]

The 25% Abuja argument is not a 3rd condition b4 declaring the victor. It is part of the 2nd condition. Therefore it is only deemed necessary by the constitution to include adding FCT so no snake lawyer will use that as a technical loophole. However, this inevitability means the requirement is 25% of 2/3 37 sub national territories within Nigeria, the 36 states and FCT.

[@susumumu6782]

U mean victor Moses??

[@basseysvilleshow1676]

Sadly, the constitution didn’t word 2/3 of 37 states. It specifically said, 2/3 of 36 and FCT. INCLUDING is not AND

[@RandomMZ1412]

@@basseysvilleshow1676 “And FCT” does not mean it is a separate condition. “And”means it is part of the 2nd condition. Abuja citizens are not superior than others states citizens. Furthermore, it will make no common/intellectual/political/constitutional sense for a candidate to win popular vote and 25% of more than 26 states excluding FCT and be denied victory otherwise everyone should just run to Abuja and vote because just the 25% Abuja supersedes the rest of the states. Historically, Abuja has been treated as a state even though no one says “Abuja state” so the constitution will be wrong if it writes 2/3 of 37 states and leave it as such

[@RandomMZ1412]

@@basseysvilleshow1676 Secondly, if you walk into a room of 36 women and 1 man, you will salute the room as “hello ladies AND Gentleman”. But if you say “Hello ladies” only, thinking it’s just 1 man and there is no need to add gentleman, technically you did not acknowledge the man in the room. If there is any legal litigation, the man can legally claim whatever you said after “hello ladies” has nothing to do with him. This is why it is necessary for the constitution to spell out FCT as part of the equation so no lawyer takes advantage of FCT not mentioned.

[@sanchezdelafuente6126]

@@RandomMZ1412 let me ask you a question, why is it a must to pass maths and English in Wace even though you passed other subjects? Does it mean maths and English are superior to other subjects? So we have 36 states and FCT. People in FCT aren't superior but the are putting into context the State not the people

[@josephodionikhu-omoregbe660]

Only a quark Lawyers will classify Abuja Capital territory as a State of it's own when there are no Local Government and a Governor instead Minister of FCT. Bola Ahmed Tinubu can not change Nigeria Constitution come what may.

[@josephodionikhu-omoregbe660]

@@heraldbyfire448 Of course it is special if only you understand the word 36 States AND.

[@joseph247tv9]

The area councils are the LGA, and the minister is the gov

[@josephodionikhu-omoregbe660]

@@heraldbyfire448 It all depends on your level of understanding. Since Democracy go and find out if there's any President of The Federal Of Nigeria who did not secure 25% vote in FCT

[@ehimatiecelestine]

@herald by fire go and read the constitution then you'll know why Abuja people are special and special is only during elections. Listen carefully "ONLY DURING ELECTIONS ". Abuja was made by cutting parts of states around them. They don't get to elect governors in Abuja but you get to do so in your state. So are you special? Mk we day think before we talk please 🙏. Abuja people only gets a minister and they are appointed not elected meaning the president can even appoint a benin man to be the minister there so why them and not you? So they are special during elections sir 🤝

[@ehimatiecelestine]

@@joseph247tv9 where has a minister ever been used to represent a governor? If you call Abuja a state then the president is the governor there, our national assembly is automatically their national assembly as well. So what you're saying does it sound correct to you again?

[@geraldndubisi5458]

Am surprised mr. Falana

[@ronkealonge8378]

Political judgement. Falana come clean on this case because God is interested. Whoever takes side with the evil will fall for it because new Nigeria is a must. Beware of God's judgement that is at the corner.

[@KiniunOloola]

The question is: has there been previous president who emerged as president without winning in Abuja? Tell us if there is any please.

[@toniaiguobs1915]

This man na waha ooooh I know FCT is not a state if it's a state why is it not having an elected governor??? Why did inec said obi wins 11 states plus FCT making 12 in number of places he won in Nigeria Since 1999 till 2019 FCT has been part of the criterian of winning presidency in Nigeria FCT 25% must be included

[@touchnot7334]

If we practice regional government the centre (FCT) will be less attractive, all this election rigmarole will ease by more than 70%.

[@blestniki8197]

Why are all this lawyers deceiving Nigerians. In this matter they give the truth. For it not to repeat itself again in the Future

[@andyplus1352]

Olisa Agbakoba raised this issue of the Abuja FCT status in our constitution in one of the previous interview he had with the media. Now the law that INEC ignored and turned their face against is now pursing Nigeria.

[@nelsoncis6887]

Sir I deseragree on that, the constitution says that the president is presumed to be the governor of FCT, if so, he should be able to win 25% of FCT, same way every governor should win his or her state In other to be sworn in as a governor .

[@olarenwajuebo1552]

if so why u did not include it in curriculum that there are 37 states in Nigeria for the pupil to learn. currently there are 36 state,and who is the governor and deputy of the state u are talking about.

[@franklinchinasi1226]

The FCT is a federal territory, it is not a state.

[@olukoredefakorede1422]

Go check section 299 of the Nigerian constitution.

[@franklinchinasi1226]

@@olukoredefakorede1422 that section 299 talks about the administration of the Federal Capital Territory, it made no mention of presidential elections or has anything to do with the purposes or requirements of presidential elections.

[@olukoredefakorede1422]

@@franklinchinasi1226 No sir, go and read it again. It says: "All the provisions of this constitution will apply to FCT as if it were a state". Please, read and understand. The criteria for declaring a president as winner is also part of the provisions in the constitution.

[@franklinchinasi1226]

@@olukoredefakorede1422 …read it further. You are picking out the part of the section that soothes your argument.

[@appecfilms4964]

The issue of 25% win in Abuja has been addressed in 2007 btw yaradua and buhari where the judges affirmed that buhari didn't get 25% so can't be declared winner, so what is the controversy about this issue. Are going to change the law because of buhari.

[@kubaebo6930]

This is very simple , 24 states is not at least two thirds of 37 states...if you assume Abuja is a state.. therefore at least two thirds is 25 states since state is not divisible. Tinubu has not meet this requirement. But Abuja is not a state , it does not have a governor and must therefore be treated specially. Abuja is a melting point of all Nigerians and it is only logical that a president should be able to secure 25% of votes in this special territory.

[@dolapoogunbayo793]

werey...Tinubu has 25% in 30 states!

[@steveonwuemerie3227]

May almighty God bless you.

[@josephdappa1340]

Osun: the court proceedings should be televised for the interest of the country! The presidential election has a national interest!!! jtsdrd, USA

[@basseysvilleshow1676]

Even if Abuja is classified as a state following section 299, it is required that to become a president of Nigeria, the candidate must win FCT as well as 2/3 of 36 states which is 24 states. The constitution should have said 2/3 of 37 states to establish the equality. Otherwise, 2/3 of 36 has to be gotten and FCT separately.

[@onyemaoluchi4696]

Exactly. I don't just know what they are trying to play with??

[@worldwide8587]

A candidate don’t have to win the FCT. They just have to get 25%

[@onyemaoluchi4696]

@@worldwide8587 how many got the 25% then?

[@basseysvilleshow1676]

@@worldwide8587 why was FCT specific and why was 2/3 of 36 specific and not 2/3 of 37? It’s simply that whatever you get from 2/3 of 36 states, you should also get from FCT.

[@benakor8575]

Lol, people that have never practice law in their life are arguing with a SAN of more than 30 yearI don’t know what is so special with Abuja that you think a candidate must win 25% in it to become president of Nigeria, infact when in doubt the judges can call for record of discussion while the constitution was been put together, one of the people involved in writing the discussion already said the intention of the law was not to give Abuja a special status, it was specifically brought up during their discussion, but they will rile you up and you will be disappointed and sad when the court rules you don’t have to win Abuja.

[@naturalrelaxationsounds6045]

Abuja is not a state according to this sub section B. If it were, it would have been needless to mention it again along the sentence.

[@Iphie2019]

Exactly!!!

[@philderrick6305]

Well put

[@Cometohellwithme]

Do the citizens of Abuja have higher status than the rest of Nigerians… una hypocrisy no go allow una c road

[@touchnot7334]

@@Cometohellwithme everybody must bend to allow Tinubu ambition? Why did all the past president have to win 25% of FCT before they are declared but the rule and law must be bend for Tinubu?

[@naturalrelaxationsounds6045]

@@Cometohellwithme but I think you understand what the law states. And I want to believe you can equally understand the simple English language there. If so be, should we question or disregard the law? Let's not attach any sentiment here, let's forget about all the presidential candidates, and let's seek understanding to that English language (that law).

[@kingsleyi5259]

With profound respect to Mr. Falana S.A.N, you goofed on this occasion. Our constitution is written in simple English for all to understand. The constitution was specific about Abuja. Let's stop calling black, white in Nigeria.

[@GgaskiaAta]

Abuja is not even a state according to the constitution. Taking it as the 37th state is a stretch...the national assembly needs to clarify the status of Abuja with regards to national elections

[@maxgrace4844]

If Abuja was meant to be regarded as a state according to the constitution, it would have read 'INCLUDING Abuja', not "AND Abuja". For instance, there are 27 people sitting at a table, 26 are green, one is purple, the constitution says to win a competition, you must get one vote each from 17 green people AND the purple person. Simply means one vote from 17 green people PLUS one from the purple person. If the purpose was to consider the purple person as part of the green people, the wording of the constitution would have been that in order to win the competition, you must score one vote each from 17 green people, INCLUDING the purple person. INCLUDING means that for the purpose of the competition, the purple person is regarded as a green person and may or may not be included in a total of 17 to win. AND means you must get 17 green people AND one purple person for a total of 18. It's called common sense.

[@ehimatiecelestine]

I love you for this simplicity 💜

[@olukaayodele]

There are 37 people, 36 male and one female. The defining factor is people, a female is not more important than a female. Therefore, FCT is not more important than a state because there are no special people living in FCT.

[@TheBabaty83]

Thanks for you thorough explanation. I thought the same about the use of AND versus INCLUDING. Another word that I believe could have been used to signify FCT was part of the 36 states is WITH. We patiently await the court ruling on this matter

[@willowadol5217]

@@olukaayodele The constitution is not meant to be sympathetic in an area where it was not sympathetic when it was adopted. 1/3 in FCT must be obtained to win.

[@Mofola1]

False. Nigeria as 1 entity operates as 36 states and a federal capital territory. And so, your example should actually be worded as (assuming you're serving a table) "to win the competition, you must serve at least 2/3 of all 26 green persons and purple person sitting at the table." Section 134 (2b) ... he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of ALL the States in the Federation AND the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

[@musictotheworld5068]

List of 36 States in Nigeria with their Capitals, Current Governors

[@brightomorogbeuwagboe3716]

Why is Falana not talking about the voters suppression in all the states by politicians and the security agencies and INEC. This reduces the votes drastically. Millions of Nigerians were disenfranchised all over the country

[@felixomoragbon8862]

He is bias

[@uchman2640]

If tunubu as a narcotic dealer can be given a mandate by INEC 419 professor Yakubu Mahmoud for nigerians president then shakuo bokoharam can also be issued a mandate to rule Nigeria by the 419INEC professor419 Mahmoud Yahoopluskubu

[@Phatkuz18]

So when he spoke abt ethnic profiling ( targeting, threatening and trying to stopp a specific tribe from voting) Omo Nawa oooooooo Coz he didn’t use the word suppression He is bias!!! Am very sure u guys will soon turn on FALZ soon I don give up on una matter I swear!!!!! Do u even understand the word ethnic profiling??? Coz I knw u pple will come back trying to bully me and insult me like u have bn doing to everybody who has had a neutral opinion!!!

[@femiakande652]

@@felixomoragbon8862 make una dey get sense small na, anybody whose opinions doesn't match with yours is bias 🤔

[@felixomoragbon8862]

@@femiakande652 face front cow

[@salaubiola9746]

What if a particular candidate won abuja with 25% but doesn't meet other requirements, what would happen?

[@luckyehimhen1519]

Sometimes we forget that the president is like the governor of Abuja... And such governor Wants to win the state without winning the mandate of the people of the state... Rather they want to substitute winning the likes of Lagos n co. To act as governor of abuja.... Pls that constitution should be check...no president can govern Abuja without winning the mandates of its pple.

[@marcussoluzano4459]

This is appalling, how can someone in his right senses say that Nigeria has 37 states?. This is an answer children in nursery school can answer.

[@MrOmonyja]

Mr Falana, if that were true, i mean referring to your statement that all votes cast in Nigeria are equal. Why did the constitution drafters require 2/3rds of 36 states which is 24? Have those drafters not made the remaining 12 state's votes unequal to the 24?

[@fredn9892]

Why doesn't Abuja have a Governor, if it is considered a state?

[@isabelomenyebolekia3109]

Before we get to that,was he eligible to contest? Why is he using a fake identity?.May we get to know him?.I mean the real identity.

[@tyy5557]

Tinubu had a drug conviction in the US.

[@uchman2640]

If tunubu as a narcotic dealer can be given a mandate by INEC 419 professor Yakubu Mahmoud for nigerians president then shakuo bokoharam can also be issued a mandate to rule Nigeria by the 419INEC professor419 Mahmoud Yahoopluskubu

[@themark7948]

These concerns of yours are a tad too late. It should have been made an issue before Tinubu was allowed to run. The Labour Party had ample time to prove these drug dealing and identity matters and I'm wondering why they didn't, or rather couldn't, because it was supposedly public knowledge.

[@bridgetikeh2526]

@@themark7948 Atiku and other well meaning Nigerians did.

[@isabelomenyebolekia3109]

@@tyy5557 That aside, the only certificate he tendered from Chicago University is not his.The school claims the Bola Tinubu in their records is a female. We cant have an Imposter as a president in addition to drug,money laundeting and corruption.

[@guccykalu7908]

In the context that Abuja is treated as a state is administratively/governance and not geographically.everyone in Nigeria knows the his of state creation and have never read that Abuja was among the States created. Now it is clear to everyone that majority of the so called SANS in Nigeria got them through the back door

[@michaelmodebe5537]

If you ascribe the 37th State to Abuja, do you now say it has all the powers of a State? Can we now vote in a Governor to preside over its affairs and administer the commonwealth? Let's stop this mockery

[@chinedumbama2953]

If Abuja is taken as a state, who is the governor?

[@nsikakokon1207]

Simple

[@josephcurrier7393]

That's why they went before the house to request for it but the bill didn't pass. the capital of Nigeria is Abuja and also that's why they have Minister of FCT. But what i see is that we need to vote people who are sound to the seat of law makers because this stupid law is bs to me

[@musictotheworld5068]

You can't have a state without governor. Who is the governor of FCT?

[@judeike5660]

According to the constitution of Nigeria, the FCT-Abuja is not a state. But even if we treat it like a state, the president is the highest political official who works out of the FCT(since there is no governor of FCT). As a result, the president must obtain the support of the FCT citizens (by receiving at least 25% of their votes). The FCT is the president's seat of power and serves as the nation's capital, from which the president leads the country. The president therefore must receive at least 25% of the votes cast in the FCT, as required by the constitution. It is inappropriate for a king to reign from a location where he has very little acceptance or enjoys little support. The requirements of the FCT are clearly stated in the constitution, otherwise, it would have been silent and regarded it as just another state. The mention of FCT in section-134 is critical, making it a mandatory requirement. Therefore, in addition to gaining widespread support on a national level and from the states, the president must also win support from the FCT in order to effectively rule and preside from there.

[@chrismorji2]

Well spoken

[@judeikwuegbu151]

I think, that's the right interpretation, when lawyers decide to give different interpretations, does it mean they don't know the correct use of the conjunction' and'.

[@SM-rf4vr]

your interpretations are more of emotional. In UK London is a different party from the PM. Washington DC was democratic when Trump was in power. The president of Nigeria appoints minister of FCT regardless of which party wins it. PDP has always won senate seats in FCT. So your point is mute. If this was a requirement, then candidates would have focused on FCT.

[@stefanrichard01]

Lol what a sentimental take 🤣

[@ObjectiveObserver-xh4vk]

Whether you argue for or against that FCT is a state, it still does not take away the law that 25% is compulsory. That is why it is clearly mentioned that to win the presidential election, the candidate must win 1. The majority of lawful votes 2. 25% of lawful votes cast in 24 states AND the FCT. Those who cite section 299 to support their argument that the FCT is a state are still incorrect because the constitution says a candidate must have 25% in the FCT. Note: There is a conjunctive emphasis( AND )on the FCT to show clearly that winning 25% there is compulsory. Since 1999 from Obasanjo to Buhari, they all got 25% of FCT votes. Nigeria will automatically become a banana republic if Tinubu is allowed to rubbish our constitution, because of selfish ambition. He can not be sworn in on the basis of illegality.

[@JonJon-iu5jm]

Mathematically and technically if you assume FCT as a state, which originally you can't, 2/3 of 36 states and FCT (i.e 37) means 24.66.. Where is the decimal?????? Which state will be less than whole???This is so clear and does not need any complex debate. It is 24 states and FCT. Using "AND" means a separate inclusion to the 24 of the 36 states. You get 25% of 24 states and 25% of FCT. Chai Africa!!!

[@Aot5000]

Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of the States of the Federation

[@JonJon-iu5jm]

@@Aot5000 Okay, I need answers to that decimal...Which state is 0.66??? So they didn't remember that there would be decimal point when they mentioned 2/3rd?

[@judeikwuegbu151]

@@Aot5000 Why the use of the conjunction ,'AND' instead of 'INCLUDING', are you implying the writers of that constitution did n't know the correct use of 'AND'?

[@chukscollins5463]

@@Aot5000 Did you read the provisions of section 299?? A lot of you people keep quoting section 299, but you are not reading the provisions of that section. Section 299 doesn't make Abuja a state.

[@bariduanennkol3050]

Thank you for telling the truth

[@lyndereluagu7321]

Which truth Pls.

[@Ikukundu]

He’s lying and obviously supporting your lies. Maybe you didn’t go to school in Nigeria. Every 3 year old child knows and recites 36 states and capital.

[@Ikukundu]

@@lyndereluagu7321 please ask am again! Some people just no want the truth to prevail in Nigeria but God says the corrupt and the wicked will never succeed.

[@emmaogbeide1450]

Anything AND is necessary and, more importantly ...

[@lanretemi2816]

Wining fct to about 25 percent to become the president can only complicate our electoral system.

[@ugowilliams8437]

The reduction in number of voters could be attributed not only to the use of BVAS for accreditation, but partly to intimidation, threat of violence, destroyed ballot papers, and deliberate disenfranchisement caused by denying registered voters of the collection of their PVCs.

[@onyinyecelestine3895]

Yes, and the interviewee knows this very well. He carefully avoided saying so for one reason or the other but rather simply called it voter apathy.

[@adesanyataofik4298]

The variables mentioned have always been with elections in Nigeria, the only new variable is the BIVAS machines perhaps, Falana might be right

[@gracealmu6115]

Perhaps, the Spirit of the Nigerian Constitution wants to prevent a highly unpopular person(less than 25% rating) from becoming Nigeria's President. Abuja is unique even if it is regarded as a state and some unique provisions have been given to it.

[@nnamanierasmus7845]

Falana have started diverting truth while your son Falz alway stand in truth with oppressed citizen's.

[@touchnot7334]

You forgot he is also a politician.

[@benjaminesifiho2095]

Falana, I don't believe you. The constitution is written for Nigerians to understand and not to confused the citizens. If an institution required six credits and mathematics, what does it mean? The word (AND) is mandatory being the central seat of all the federated units of the federal Republic of Nigeria. That's what it mean. All other past president has met the requirements except Tinubu, and Tinubu cannot be an exception. The constitution must be obeyed.

[@markrobertson5487]

All votes casted across the country are equal before the law! Abuja alone cannot invalidate the person that won the majority vote across the country

[@avaantertsea1036]

A falana is just a Yoruba lawyer speaking for his people

[@stevenwilliams3015]

It's not about what you think, it's about what the law says

[@touchnot7334]

The constitution means exactly what it says; win 25% in 24 state and ‘25%’ in FCT, period.

[@chiomaiwu9032]

Let's see all the vote casted in each states which Eyenec is hidding to show to Nigerian people

[@eberechiayogu9591]

Why didn't constitution say 2/3 of the state without mentioning Abuja. Who told you mathematically we don't have 2/3 of 37. Let's see how it goes

[@kudos12j]

If Abuja is taken as the 37th state as you clearly stated, it's ok. Now let's accept without conceding that Abuja is a state. What did section 299b say? It says that the president of the federal republic of Nigeria shall exercise the powers of the governor of FCT. Now, since FCT is a state, and the president is the governor of the FCT, what is the criteria for Electing the governor of a state in Nigeria? I know, majority of votes, and at least, 25% in at least 2/3rd in LGA of the state. Here lies wisdom... And common sense is not actually common. FCT 25% is a must, not an option.

[@jerrymoses-z4p]

FCT has no governor but appointed minister, the president also plays the role of governor, winning in FCT is mandatory, you can not be a governor of a state without winning in that state.

[@azubikeokoroafor6388]

I have heard you interpret laws in court before. Clearly you’re Tinubu supporter there’s nothing wrong with coming clear

[@franciso5169]

25% in 2/3 of 36 states in Nigeria which is in 24 states including minimum of 25% in fct to sum it to 25 states as Abuja is regarded as 1 state. ie 24 +1 is 25

[@universal1337]

Channels TV just ededit the video where Falana spoke the truth about FCT unknowingly. He cited the case between Buhari vs Obasanjo.

[@damilolataiwo2238]

Really?

[@amloved8204]

Who is the governor of the 37th state (Abuja)

[@theonze2337]

The president. Which means he must gather 25% votes in that state as other governors gather 25% in 2/3 of local government in their respective state.

[@xxyxx962]

Bullcrap.... English is also like regular subjects but it is COMPULSORY to pass it to gain admission into Nigerian universities. Same applies as gaining admission into Aso Rock. 25% of the FCT is Compulsory.

[@patrickeineromhitoneichie5050]

Falana defended Tinubu when the late legal icon ,Gani Fawehimwin, dragged Tinubu to court for forging his academic certificate.

[@leggid]

I am not a lawyer but common sense tells you that Abuja is given a special status because it is owned by all Nigeria. So a presidential candidate must get 25% in Abuja in order to be declared a winner of the presidential election on. On the other hand, the clause that says that Abuja should be treated as a state, simply means that Abuja be allocated resources and other things just like any other state. Very simple.

[@YnOt-4]

All lawyers chase the money... even if you are guilty as charged and its glaring with evidence, lawyers would defend you if you approach them as long as you pay the bills. Falana also defended Buhari when Buhari lost to Yaradua

[@patrickeineromhitoneichie5050]

@@leggid The interpretation of the law lies within the purview of the trial judges. Anyone can express his/her opinion , but at the end of the trial the real interpretation of the matter at issue will be decided by the judges Falana use to act as an objective voice in various political issues in Nigeria, but the tendentiousness of his position on the matter at issue is patently evident . We were told it is is illegal to voice opinions on matters that are subjudice . Nigerians have lost hope in the entire judicial system, especially our SCI ( Supreme Cult of Injustice) a purchasable, compromisable and incorrigible body of men. Hell will frost over if the apex court overturned Tinubu's alleged victory at the polls .

[@okeoja4447]

@@patrickeineromhitoneichie5050 Tinubu's victory is not alleged here. He won fair and square and the certificate of return issues. Peter obi never met the treshold of a winner , 25% won in less than 24 states , and least numbers of overall votes . Can Abuja tripple as a state ?

[@ebukandehigwo2278]

​@@okeoja4447 bro, if voting means allocating numbers at will, then we have no democracy, isn't it?

[@coreabaoneintllinks4949]

Thanks for the update!

[@annidd604]

This man is not honest

[@chinedumbama2953]

Falana got it wrong. Abuja is not a state. The Nigerian construction doesn't recognise Abuja as a state but as a Federal capital territory. Falana can't change the constitution. The section 134 should have said 2/3 of all the states in the Federation without separating the Federal capital territory Abuja.

[@olukoredefakorede1422]

Go check section 299 of the Nigerian constitution.

[@nduvera1078]

Abuja is our electrol college.

[@olukoredefakorede1422]

@@nduvera1078 Where is it stated in the constitution? I deal with facts and not emotions.

[@kingsleyizamosa4128]

All I want is to remove balablue, finished

[@ugorjiemenike]

Mr. Seun, thank you for the questions you put to this respected SAN. But I believe the best caption to this 👆 Interview should have been his stance and advise to the President of NBA on "Televising the Court Proceedings on the cases of these Elections".

[@leviagim3942]

Is Falana a constitutional lawyer? No. He is a human rights lawyer. Let him cite a precedent Instead.

[@Jamil_danwere]

Olodo

[@sheilaasor8243]

I’ve always known from the way Falana has been behaving, that he is up to mischief! What do you mean by FCT being a state!

[@austinakalonu7964]

FC territory is not a state. It does not have any local governments. The President is the governor of FCT. You cannot treat Abuja as a state. It doesn't have institutional components of a state.

[@sundaykenneth2652]

Even when section 299 said that Abuja should be taken as a state.

[@comfortnwasokwa5674]

Interpretation are different, the previous supreme court interpretation is different from the current situation.

[@ThomasIlelabayo]

Nigeria has 36 States and FCT as a special jurisdiction (FCT)is not a state,Femi Falana don't know where's to belong .....he has to be neutral.

[@chimakalu5195]

What is the meaning of " And the FCT 25 PERCENT?

[@Aot5000]

Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of the States of the Federation

[@seamanlionheart6369]

@@Aot5000 why did yaradua won buhari in 2007?

[@possiblevision69]

Not right! A state must have not less than 3 senators. A Governor and state assembly.

[@rayzonateopara6021]

Abuja cannot and is never a state, there are 36 states and a capital in Nigeria. If Abuja is a state, who is the governor? Mr senior advocate

[@joymomoh8200]

This is a lawyer o jare

[@jayaustin1939]

I don’t know why this is still a subject of debate. Section 134 couldn’t be clearer. Two third of the Staes AND Abuja. 25% of votes in 24 States and Abuja. So the winner must, by law, score 25% of votes in Abuja. Simple.

[@uchman2640]

If tunubu as a narcotic dealer can be given a mandate by INEC 419 professor Yakubu Mahmoud for nigerians president then shakuo bokoharam can also be issued a mandate to rule Nigeria by the 419INEC professor419 Mahmoud Yahoopluskubu

[@gggg-we7in]

Do we have a governor and state of assembly members in Abuja? Abuja is never a state. If Abuja is a state that means we have 37 states in Nigeria contrary to to the general knowledge of 36 states in Nigeria. When Lagos state was the country capital it used to have governors, national and state assembly members but the case of Abuja is quite different. But it's left to the judiciary to interpret this controversial issue correctly without any prejudice or favour.

[@ifeanyiifeanyi2966]

Falana is a human rights lawyer not an election litigation expert..experts have already spoken on the matter, the decision rests with the apex court.