This does not say anything to me. Maybe JDAM can help us out. The Magistrates dismissal of Darboe's application does not seem to affect the case one way or the other. And the supreme court still has an opportunity to review the larger constitutional question. I know for a fact the IGP will be found wanting in proving his case against Femi Peters. Anyway, I yield for JDAM's review so far. This means the UDP will not hold any rally until after Dec. 22nd at least. I think PDOIS, NRP, PPP, or NDAM ought to apply for a permit for rally before Dec. 22nd. I don't know what will happen Dad, just do it men.

Haruna. Allez.

Courtesy: Freedomnewspaper.

Breaking News: Gambia:Court Dismisses Darboe’s Application For Stay Of Proceedings On Femi Peters’s Criminal Case
In Femi Peters Illegal Assembly  Case, Darboe's Application Overruled 
Court Dismisses Darboe’s Application For Stay Of Proceedings On Femi Peters’s  Criminal Case
By Staff Reporter James Jammeh, Banjul 
The criminal trial involving Gambia’s firebrand politician Femi Peters suffered a major setback, as the court dismissed Lawyer Darboe’s motion for the case to be transferred to the superior court. Principal magistrate Joseph Ikapala of the Kanifing Magistrate courts overruled Mr. Darboe’s application for stay of proceedings, pending the determination of the legal contentions raised by him (Darboe) over the legality of the  jurisdiction of the well publicized case. Mr. Darboe had earlier argued in court that the lower court does not have the jurisdiction over the matter at hand, but the presiding magistrate rejected his arguments-describing them as untenable. 
In formally delivering his ruling, magistrate Ikapala said Darboe’s motion was not only defective, but untenable. He said the  motion doesn’t have stamps and as such he was not keen at looking at it. The magistrate wondered if the said motion came from a proper custody, and thus dismissed it.  He raises eyebrows over Darboe’s contention that his court lack the jurisdiction to hear the matter. 
Addressing a crowded court room, the presiding magistrate said in view of the above reasons, he has no alternative but to dismiss the defense’s motion. He then asked the prosecution to proceed with their case against Femi Peters.  The magistrate said the prosecution is now free to call its witnesses. The case was adjourned to December 22nd for continuation. 
The magistrate’s failure to accommodate Mr. Darboe’s request for stay of proceeding would likely to have an adverse effect on the current application before the high court. What this ruling means is that,  Peter’s fate could be decided anytime soon.  If the superior court rules that the lower court lacks jurisdiction over the matter, then there is bound to be a fresh trial all over again.
Mr. Darboe has not yet reacted to the latest court decision. Some UDP supporters told this reporter that they will continue to pledge their loyalty to the party no matter what. They said nothing would stop them from coming to court to register their solidarity with the embattled UDP Propaganda Secretary Femi Peters. 
Mr. Peters is standing trial for holding unlawful assembly.  The state accused him organizing a political rally without permit from the office of the Inspector General of police. The UDP argues that it had sought  a permit from the police but was never approved. It resorts to defiance in exercise of their constitutional right to freedom of association. 

Court Dismisses Darboe’s Application For Stay Of Proceedings On Femi Peters’s  Criminal Case
By Staff Reporter James Jammeh, Banjul 
The criminal trial involving Gambia’s firebrand politician Femi Peters suffered a major setback, as the court dismissed Lawyer Darboe’s motion for the case to be transferred to the superior court. Principal magistrate Joseph Ikapala of the Kanifing Magistrate courts overruled Mr. Darboe’s application for stay of proceedings, pending the determination of the legal contentions raised by him (Darboe) over the legality of the  jurisdiction of the well publicized case. Mr. Darboe had earlier argued in court that the lower court does not have the jurisdiction over the matter at hand, but the presiding magistrate rejected his arguments-describing them as untenable. 
In formally delivering his ruling, magistrate Ikapala said Darboe’s motion was not only defective, but untenable. He said the  motion doesn’t have stamps and as such he was not keen at looking at it. The magistrate wondered if the said motion came from a proper custody, and thus dismissed it.  He raises eyebrows over Darboe’s contention that his court lack the jurisdiction to hear the matter. 
Addressing a crowded court room, the presiding magistrate said in view of the above reasons, he has no alternative but to dismiss the defense’s motion. He then asked the prosecution to proceed with their case against Femi Peters.  The magistrate said the prosecution is now free to call its witnesses. The case was adjourned to December 22nd for continuation. 
The magistrate’s failure to accommodate Mr. Darboe’s request for stay of proceeding would likely to have an adverse effect on the current application before the high court. What this ruling means is that,  Peter’s fate could be decided anytime soon.  If the superior court rules that the lower court lacks jurisdiction over the matter, then there is bound to be a fresh trial all over again.
Mr. Darboe has not yet reacted to the latest court decision. Some UDP supporters told this reporter that they will continue to pledge their loyalty to the party no matter what. They said nothing would stop them from coming to court to register their solidarity with the embattled UDP Propaganda Secretary Femi Peters. 
Mr. Peters is standing trial for holding unlawful assembly.  The state accused him organizing a political rally without permit from the office of the Inspector General of police. The UDP argues that it had sought  a permit from the police but was never approved. It resorts to defiance in exercise of their constitutional right to freedom of association. 

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