I Don't Mind Showing My Body Parts But Not Nud - Actress Ella

I Don't Mind Showing My Body Parts But Not Nud - Actress Ella

 Ella Mensah isn’t exactly a household name in Nigeria, but one to reckon with in Ghana, where she plies her trade. She was recently in Nigeria to shoot a film where she met a Vanguard reporter for a chat.

In a space of five years the sexy Thespian has had more than 30 movies in her kitty. In this chat, the sexy Ella talks about herself and what makes her tick. Excerpts:

Tell us about yourself?

I’m Ella Mensah, a Ghanaian actress based in South Africa and Ghana. I’m doing some movie shooting right now in Nigeria. I came here for the first time on October 1st last year, and since then, I have about 30 movies. I’ve been here for a year, but I come and go. So far, I’m loving it.

What has your acting experience been like?

So far, so good. A lot of challenges here and there. When I came back , I had a baby. As a mum, I was a bit fat and it was difficult to get some roles. I had to work on myself, I stopped breastfeeding and all those motherhood things. It took me a year to come back after that three-year break. Now I love every minute of it. It’s like I’m living my dream. This is all I wanted and it’s perfect for me.

Was your mum a single mother?

Yes, I met my dad for the first time when I was nineteen years old. That’s why we don’t have that kind of very close relationship. It was also why I tried to live his dream, be a journalist for him because I wanted him to love me. But I realised that it wasn’t worth it, my mum’s love was okay for me. So what I really plan to do with my team is to open an NGO for single mothers.

 Are you married?

I’m not married and I’m not single. I’m in a relationship. Though I’m no longer with my son’s dad. My son and his dad are in South Africa now.

 What physical attribute would you say is your selling point?

(Laughs) I heard that word “selling point” for the first time in Nigeria. Most of my friends say it’s my lips and I think it’s true. Then my height, my face and my ass. People are attracted to different things. Personally, I think it’s my face, height and lips.

Would you act nude for any reason?

No, I don’t see why I should. Fine, I don’t mind showing certain parts of my body, especially when playing a seductive role. I can wear a bum short or maybe a net top. But I’ll never go nude, not even for ten million dollars!

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Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

Rebel governors, others suffer double setback

Abubakar Baraje

The New Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a double blow as its quest to have Dr. Bamanga Tukur sacked and be recognised by the authentic PDP have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission and a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. While INEC said it would not withdraw the recognition already given the National Working Committee of the Tukur-led PDP, the Lagos High Court on Thursday said it lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit in which the New PDP sought an order stopping Tukur from parading himself as the authentic chairman of the ruling party.
The commission was responding to two separate letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 by the Alhaji Baraje-led New PDP asking that it should be recognised as the real PDP.
The Baraje faction has seven PDP governors and a former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as its arrowheads. The governors, who are generally referred to in the media as ‘rebel or aggrieved governors’ are Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Muritala Nyako (Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); and Sule Lamido (Jigawa).
INEC,in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the New PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, which was obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Monday, argued that Tukur and other NWC members of the PDP were duly elected during two conventions monitored by its officials.
The letter which was signed by INEC Acting Secretary, U.S.Usman and dated October 2, has reference number INEC/LEG/PDP/19/III/245.
It reads, “Re: Notification of changes in the leadership of the PDP and request for formal recognition.
“The commission acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated September 1 and 23, 2013 respectively wherein you requested the commission’s recognition of the Baraje-led faction and the newly elected NWC.
“You will recall that the commission monitored the national convention and special national convention of the PDP held on March 24, 2012 and August 31, 2013 respectively, at the Eagle Square, Abuja after notices to the commission.
“An NWC was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Tukur as the national chairman. The commission will not withdraw recognition from the leadership of the PDP elected at elections duly monitored by the commission. Please be guided.”
In Lagos, a high court presided over by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, said it had no power to assume jurisdiction over a matter which originated outside its territory.
Baraje, Oyinlola, and the National Deputy Chairman of the New PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, had asked the court to restrain Tukur and other NWC members from further parading themselves as the officials of the PDP.
They said in the suit filed on September 1, 2013 that they were the authentic members of the National Executive Committee of the PDP elected on August 30, 2013 at a parallel congress.
PDP itself was joined as the fourth claimant in the suit, while Tukur and others were the respondents.
Ruling on the preliminary objection by the respondents, Justice Adefope-Okojie noted that the applicants had averred in their affidavits that the course of action and the dispute leading to the action, were the special conventions of the PDP in Abuja.
She had added that the respondents confirmed that the PDP had its registered office in Abuja and that none of the defendants was resident in Lagos State.
According to her, the doctrine of enforcement of judgment is not relevant to the suit before it.
Adefope-Okojie therefore dismissed the claimants’ argument that the court had jurisdiction over the matter .
But the judge said the doctrine of judgment enforcement was not relevant at the present stage as the court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter in the first place.
She said, “I hold that with the defendants not resident in Lagos and the subject matter originating in Abuja, the High Court of Lagos State has no power to assume jurisdiction over this suit.
“I accordingly make an order striking out the suit.”
Counsel for the respondents, Mr. Joe Kyari-Gadzama (SAN), and Mr. Emeka Etiaba, had in their preliminary notice of objection, asked the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
The lawyers argued that the writs of summons did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act because they were not endorsed.
But the claimants’ counsel, Mr. Robert Emukpaeruo, insisted that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as the leader of the PDP, had held a series of meetings with the seven aggrieved governors with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the party’s crisis.
The Baraje-led faction however said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, that there was no cause for alarm over the court ruling.
It said the ruling had nothing to do with the merit of the case but the place of its filing.
The statement added, “As advised by Her Lordship, we shall hasten to re-file the suit, this time in Abuja, as we are convinced about the merit of our case.
“Our determination to sack the usurper, Tukur, and rescue our great party from his misrule has never been stronger.”
The faction therefore urged its supporters and members not to despair or exercise fear but should continue to support its leadership.visit Gshalom7@blogspot.com

'Taken at dawn': Libyan PM Ali Zeidan seized by gunmen, later released

Libyan PM Ali Zeidan has been freed after being kidnapped in Tripoli by gunmen. "Way Too Early" host Brian Shactman has the updates.

By Ayman Mohyeldin and Alexander Smith, NBC News

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was taken by force from a hotel in Tripoli early Thursday but freed by his captors hours later, the country's Ministry for Information spokesman said.
His detention came days after militant groups pledged to retaliate over a raid by U.S. special forces to seize al Qaeda suspect Abu Anas al-Libi.
About 100 trucks of armed men arrived at dawn at the Corinithian Hotel where Zedian was living, and he was taken without an exchange of fire, a senior government official said.

Advertise | AdChoicesZeidan was taken "by gunmen to an unknown place for unknown reasons," a government statement said.He was freed unharmed but the incident underlined the anarchy prevailing in the oil-rich North African state, two years after the Western-backed overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. "Libyans need wisdom ... not escalation ... to deal with this situation," he told his cabinet in remarks broadcast on television after his six-hour ordeal in the capital, according to Reuters.

Al Arabiya via Reuters

A still image aired by broadcaster Al Arabiya shows what it says is Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan surrounded by men at an unidentified location.

Before the prime minister's release, Saudi TV channel Al Arabiya broadcast images of a disheveled man it said was the prime minister being escorted by armed men.
A group known as the Operations Room of Libya's Revolutionaries, which was hired to provide security in Tripoli, claimed to be behind the incident. It told Reuters it had “arrested” the prime minster in response to Saturday's raid.
The former militants said they believed Zeidan's administration colluded with the U.S. in the raids, something the Libyan government has so far denied. According to a government official, the group claims it was acting based on an investigation by the government's anti-corruption unit.
Zeidan has been the focus of internal investigations involving bribes and corruption, but neither the ministry for the interior nor the general prosecutor have given an order for his arrest.
The senior government official told NBC News they did not consider Zeidan's abduction to be a "kidnapping."
Following al-Libi's capture on Saturday, Zeidan had called on the U.S. to explain its actions and had met with al-Libi's family late Wednesday, hours before the prime minister was taken.

In messages posted on forums and social media earlier this week, a group called the Revolutionaries of Benghazi accused Libyan authorities of assisting the American operation and vowed to fight "everyone who betrayed his country and involved himself in this conspiracy."

Abu Anas al-Libi is a suspect in the 1998 US Embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya. He was captured outside his house on Saturday and is now in custody aboard a US Navy ship.

Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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• US citizens threatened with attack, kidnap in Libya after terror raid
• Marine task force on high alert after seizing al-Qaeda leader
• US will interrogate terror suspect aboard warship in Mediterranean, officials say

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) -- A plane carrying 20 people crashed on takeoff from Nigeria's Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Thursday, killing 14, the nation's aviation minister said.

"The six survivors were promptly transported to the hospital and are receiving appropriate medical care," Princess Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi said in a statement on her Facebook page.

Two of the injured were in critical condition, and four were in stable condition, said her spokesman, Joe Obi, on her Facebook page.

The incident occurred at 9:32 a.m. when an Embraer 120 operated by Associated Airlines on a private charter flight to Akure crashed shortly after takeoff from the airport's domestic wing and burst into flames, she said.

First responders reached the crash site and extinguished the fire within two minutes, "despite the surging crowd," she said.

The flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder have both been recovered from the wreckage, said Muhtar Usman, commissioner with the Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau.

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The identities of the victims were being withheld pending notification of relatives, Oduah-Ogiemwony said.

Among the passengers were relatives of the late former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Agagu, who were accompanying his body on the flight, Nigerian state-run TV broadcaster NTA reported.

Agagu was a former aviation minister in Nigeria.

In a statement from an adviser, President Goodluck Jonathan extended his condolences to relatives of the dead.

"President Jonathan views the plane crash as most unfortunate and regrettable, given the concerted efforts of the federal government to enhance aviation safety in the country," said the spokesman, Reuben Abati. "He has therefore ordered a thorough investigation of the crash by all relevant agencies with a view to determining the cause and taking further actions, as may become necessary."