Taraba Commissioner, 4 Others dragged Before Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo for Contempt of court

Newspointer April 26, 2024

By Ahammed Jalingo

A Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital under Hon. Justice Salim O. Ibrahim has issued orders summoning key figures from the Taraba State government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The court’s decision stems from contempt of court proceedings initiated by Pastor Victor Ando Andrew and three other plaintiffs.

Hon. Joseph Joshua, the Taraba State Commissioner for the Ministry of Youths and Sports, has been directed by the court to appear unfailingly on the next adjourned date.

Additionally, Taraba State Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of the State, Yakubu Maikasuwa (SAN), has been instructed to ensure Hon. Joseph Joshua’s presence in court.

Furthermore, the court has mandated Barrister Onoja Joshua, representing the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to ensure the appearance of his clients on the next adjourned date.

This includes the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, as well as Mr. Timothy Heman Magaji, former Taraba State Football Association (FA) chairman, and Hassan Abubakar.

The proceedings are in response to allegations of contempt of court filed against the aforementioned NFF officials and the Taraba State Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Joseph Joshua.

The plaintiffs have brought forward grievances that require the presence of these individuals to address the matter appropriately.

The case, which has garnered significant attention, has been adjourned to May 27, 2024, for further mention.

This adjournment allows both parties involved ample time to prepare and ensure compliance with the court’s directives.

As the legal proceedings unfold, stakeholders and observers eagerly await the next steps in this consequential case, which holds implications for both the Taraba State government and the Nigeria Football Federation.

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