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To evaluate the effect of short-term, high-dose enteral supplementation of 3 different vitamin E derivatives: free α-tocopherol (VE), α-tocopherol succinate (VES), and α-tocopherol acetate (VEA) on macrophage and monocyte activation.
Sprague-Dawley rats (weight, 150-200 g) were assigned to 1 of 5 experimental groups: saline (control), ethanol (control), VES (100 mg/kg), VEA (100 mg/kg), or VE (100 mg/kg). Rats underwent oral gavage once per day for 5 days with 0.5 mL of their assigned solution. All vitamin E derivatives were diluted in 75% ethanol. Rats were then killed and whole-blood and peritoneal macrophages were harvested and stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (10 μg/mL) in vitro. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Additional serum samples were analyzed for α-tocopherol concentration by high-performance lipid chromatography.
Whole-blood TNF production was maximal in the control groups after 3 hours of incubation and began to decline by 6 hours. Supplementation with all 3 vitamin E derivatives resulted in suppression of lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF production at both time points when compared with both ethanol and saline controls (P<.05, analysis of variance [ANOVA]). All 3 vitamin E derivatives also resulted in significant inhibition of lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF production by peritoneal macrophages when compared with their ethanol-carrier control but not with the saline control (P<.05, ANOVA). The degree of TNF suppression correlated directly with serum α-tocopherol levels.
Our data demonstrate that a short-term, high-dose enteral supplementation of vitamin E can modulate the monocyte and macrophage response to endotoxin. These data, along with other animal studies showing a protective effect of vitamin E treatment in sepsis and ischemia-reperfusion injury, suggest a potential role for vitamin E supplementation in patients at risk of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome.Arch Surg. 1997;132:1337-1341
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Van Hughes, the standby for the trio of broken buddy roles in Broadway's American Idiot, will play Johnny — also known as Jesus of Suburbia — in the national tour of the Green Day musical, producers announced on Oct. 26.
Conceived and directed by Michael Mayer, who co-wrote the book with Green Day frontman/songwriter Billie Joe Armstrong, the musical borrows songs from the Grammy Award-winning rock album by Green Day to tell the story of three suburban slackers (Johnny, Will and Tunny) who take separate paths in post-9/11 America.
Following a tech process and soft launch Dec. 21-22 in Utica, NY, the tour launches in Toronto with a Dec. 28, 2011-Jan. 15, 2012 engagement, followed by 14 U.S. markets.
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In rock and roll, singers get the attention, guitarists get the glory and bass players usually just have to show up. It's the drummers of the world who often put in the most effort for the least return, lugging ten times the equipment and playing twenty times as hard as the rest of the band. Occasionally, these specimens partake in the questionable practice of the extended solo. More often than not, drummers' greater contributions to songcraft come in the form of brief fills. To celebrate the percussive martyrs of the world, here are the six best drum fills. As always, feel free to let us know what we forgot in the comments.


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Silver - A Healthy Correction Underway. Firesale Prices For Buying Physical. 3 commentsMay 9, 2011 9:37 AM
Monday 9 May 2011
The "shock and awe" drop in silver from the last several trading
days is likely to be viewed as a normal, and much needed correction
and good for the market. There are several factors at play here.
From a technical perspective, the steep assent was unsustainable,
plain and simple.
From a fundamental perspective, higher prices brought out supply from refiners wanting to take advantage and sell scrap metal,
estimated to be running 4 - 5 million ounces per month, and maybe
for the next few months in duration. It will take several months for the
market to absorb this supply, and we expect to see a trading range
develop, going forward and into the Fall. This augers quite well for
the market, for once silver goes back to the $50 level, the current
supply will have been absorbed, and it will not be a factor, next time
around, and that will set the stage for the next rally.
Another fundamental factor that has not changed is the tsunami
numbers of fiat Federal Reserve Notes that are flooding the world
markets. Americans are already seeing the effects through much
higher prices in the cost of living, and the pervasive erosion of the
fiat currency. In the 1980s, world assets were in the $70 - $75 trillion
range. Today, it is now around $180 trillion, mostly through
measuring via currency movement and not by growth from new
production of goods. Some use this reality to project silver to go to
$145, or so, adjusted for inflation. This is on the low end. There are
silver "pundits" look for $450 silver.
From the weekly chart below, the last swing high occurred in January,
at $31.27. The current low, after the equally steep drop is $33.53.
That leaves a "space" of $2.26. Should that spacing hold, it will be
very bullish. Why? It indicates a willingness for buyers to step into
the market and buy NOW, without waiting for lower prices. We are
seeing another transfer of silver, going from weak-handed sellers to
strong hands of substantial buyers. This is how all markets function
for the past hundred years.
We are also seeing more of a disassociation between physical
silver and paper traded silver. Much of the recent decline is an
intentional washing out of those who buy silver on margin. That,
along with the purposeful raising of margins to put the squeeze on
margin traders has been effective. It has done nothing to shake the
confidence of owners of physical silver. In fact, this may well be one
of the firesale opportunities to own physical silver in a lifetime.
It is highly recommended that everyone take advantage and buy
silver bars, silver Eagles, getting rid of fiat and investing in both gold
and silver as a reliable store of value into the future, and the future
is now!
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Krewe of Olympus celebrates 26th annual ball
Dr. Robert F. Richard, King Ares XXVI
Melina Mouton, Queen Athena XXVI
Royal Duke Cory Steven Hebert and Royal Maid Laney Danielle LaCaze
Royal Duke Daniel Luke Noel and Royal Maid Lauren Ashley Noel
Royal Duke Doug Anthony Lee and Royal Maid Ashley Erin LaCaze
Royal Duke Obie Hulin and
Royal Maid Amanda Nicole Breaux
By Lisa Soileaux, Assistant Editor, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
The Krewe of Olympus celebrated their 26th annual carnival ball and pageant on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the CajunDome Convention Center Ballroom. With the Krewe's historical roots centered around the City of Scott it was only fitting the entrance to the ballroom was themed to travel down the Old Spanish Trail to portray the history of the foundation of the original Krewe as the theme for this year's ball was "It's Where the West Begins."
Reigning over the festivities were his majesty King Ares XXVI, Dr. Robert F. Richard, and her majesty Queen Athena XXVI, Melina Marie Mouton.
Entering first was the Captain of this year's ball, King Ares XXIV, Caffery James Dugas, II. He portrayed Wyatt Earp, the Marshal of Tombstone and was elegantly attired in a long black duster jacket and vest. With the wave of his black hat, badge, and pistols he ordered that the royal festivities of the evening began.
His Royal Majesty, King Ares XXVI, Dr. Robert F. Richard, entered the ballroom wearing a white western formal tailcoat with black pants. A black western string tie and personalized belt buckle accentuated the attire. Just as Roy Rogers was the King of the cowboys, King Ares emblazoned red train was edged with a side border of gold lame and banded with decorative braid and an inner rim of jeweled lace. The center of the train was appliqued with the heavily sequined and jeweled crest of the Krewe. The King wore a black cowboy hat upon which was affixed the crown worn by his uncle J.B. Richard, King Ares XI as well as his cousin Donald Richard, King Ares XV. The Kings formal attire was complimented with a royal scepter featuring a Fleur-de-Lis with ruby accents.
Dr. Richard has previously served as a Royal Duke for the Krewe and is married to the former Carla Martin. They are the parents of four children and grandparents of two. Dr. and Mrs. Richard's two daughters have served as past Queens of the Krewe, Rebecca as Queen Athena XVI and Catherine as Queen Athena XXIII. Dr. Richard retired in 2009 after a 35 year career with LSU and is now currently the principal at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in Scott since 2010.
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Athena, XXVI, Melina Mouton, is the daughter of Robert and Connie Mouton. She wore a white Michelangelo ball gown with a strapless satin bodice and scalloped trim. It was delicately embellished with embroidered silver and white floral lace, accented by shiny white pearls and sparkling sequins. The beautifully ornate Basque waist was entirely enveloped by an amazing décor that softly cascaded down the full ball gown skirt, consisting of layers upon layers of fluffy white tulle, truly befitting a lady such as Dale Evans, the Queen of the West. This back of the dress had a row of tiny satin covered mock buttons. Her gold and silver mantel was encrusted with crystals and jewels and was attached to her royal red velvet train matching the one worn by the king, but honoring Athena. The queen's crown was an elegantly elevated majestic royal tiara enhanced with jewels as was her scrolled motif scepter.
Ms. Mouton is the daughter of Connie and Robert Mouton and is from Scott. She is a graduate of Acadiana high School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She is currently employed as a third grade teacher at L. Leo Judice Elementary School in Scott and is also a dance teacher at the Scott Academy of Dance. She held the title of Miss Scott in 2005/2006 and also served as a Royal Maid to Queen Athena XXV.
The royal maids each represented one of the fairest maidens from the Old West and each emerged from beneath the royal entrance porch and was recognized, met, and escorted by their Royal Dukes.
Royal Duke Daniel Luke Noel escorted Royal Maid Lauren Ashley Noel. Lauren is the daughter of Royal Duke Daniel Noel and Rosalyn Noel. They collectively represented Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley.
Royal Duke Doug Anthony Lee escorted Royal Maid Ashley Erin LaCaze. Ashley is the daughter of Connie and Richard LaCaze. They collectively represented Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
Royal Duke Obie Hulin escorted Royal Maid Amanda Nicole Breaux. Amanda is the daughter of Yvette and Andrew Breaux. They collectively represented Butch Cassidy and Etta Place.
Royal Duke Cory Steven Hebert escorted Royal Maid Laney Danielle LaCaze. Laney is also the daughter of Connie and Richard LaCaze. They collectively represented Jessie James and Belle Starr.
Court Jester to Ares and Athena was Katie Weber, daughter of Denise and Greg Weber.
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Steven Satterfield celebrates spring's start
Asparagus with green garlic is a staple springtime side dish at Steven Satterfield's Atlanta restaurant, Miller Union. Satterfield's Charleston Wine + Food duties include a green gumbo demo on Saturday.
Roasted Asparagus With Radishes and Green Garlic
1 bunch asparagus
1 bunch spring radishes
2 stalks green garlic (see cook's note)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped
Cook's note: Green garlic is a milder, immature form of garlic that looks like a green onion.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim off bottom quarter or higher of asparagus stalks, wherever they may be woody. Then rinse asparagus well and slice into 2-inch-long pieces. Trim any leaves/stems off of radishes, leaving just a small amount of stem at the top of the radish. Wash well and then quarter each radish. Peel outer layer of green garlic, then thinly slice the green garlic stalks crosswise.
In a large mixing bowl, combine trimmed asparagus, radishes and green garlic. Add extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat well. Transfer to a roasting pan, spreading into a single layer. Place in the middle rack of oven and set a timer for 5 minutes. Check the vegetables when the timer goes off and then rotate pan if they need more time to cook. May take up to 10 minutes total. When asparagus is hot but still slightly crisp, pull immediately. Allow to cool slightly then transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh mint.
by Hanna Raskin
There is no surer sign of spring than asparagus. For months, The Grocery's website has been counting down the days to its arrival. By the restaurant's count, we're still one week out from the season's start, but the green vegetable seems like the perfect symbol for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, which annually marks the city's re-emergence from the brief quiet period that follows the holidays.
That's reason enough to be glad about asparagus. But if you're looking to elevate your asparagus appreciation, we've got seven asparagus facts and an asparagus recipe from festival guest chef Steven Satterfield, who next year is publishing a vegetable-focused cookbook.
1. Asparagus sucks up oxygen like a kid about to participate in an underwater race. That's bad news for eaters, because the intake is associated with dehydration, wrinkling and hardening, none of which are desirable asparagus qualities. The best defense against the vegetable's respiration rate is to wrap its ends in a damp paper towel (or stand it up in a glass of water), refrigerate and eat within two days of purchase.
2. Asparagus comes in three colors: purple, green and white. The latter is grown underground to impede photosynthesis.
3. Unless you're having a very polite conversation, it's impossible to talk about asparagus without addressing urine odor. Incredibly, scientists don't know exactly why asparagus consumption influences urine odor or why the phenomenon isn't universal. But studies show there's no health-related reason for people affected by it to curtail their asparagus consumption.
4. According to a South Korean study published in 2012, the amino acids in asparagus can help combat hangover symptoms.
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PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas -- Na Yeon Choi shot a 7-under 66 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead in the season-opening Bahamas LPGA Classic, chipping to a foot to set up a birdie on the par-5 18th hole.
The seventh-ranked Choi, a seven-time winner on the LPGA Tour, birdied three of the last four holes in her bogey-free round to reach 15 under on Atlantis Resort's Ocean Club course.
Lizette Salas was a stroke back. She also had a bogey-free 66.
Jessica Korda and Paula Creamer each eagled the 18th to reach 12 under. Korda, the second-round leader, had a 72, and Creamer shot 71. Creamer also eagled the par-5 11th, but had a triple-bogey 8 on No. 15.
Third-ranked Stacy Lewis was tied for fourth at 11 under with Amelia Lewis and Jenny Suh. Stacy Lewis had a 68, Amelia Lewis shot 66, and Suh had a 71.
Michelle Wie and Lydia Ko, 16, were in the group at 10 under. Wie followed her second-round 65 with a 72. Ko, making her first start as an LPGA Tour member, had a 71.
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nice to see the steady movement from 3.15-16. If holds for close with upward support -- could signal solid support. candlesticker page calls it (if tomorrow is up too) -- a morning star, abandoned baby or morning doji star (all strong bull reversal of downtrend signals) or if it gets to 3.23 today, that by itself with yesterday's down is a doji star (medium reliability of reversal) ---- Makes sense -- market opens, drops, then moves back up --- showing some indecision, with momentum and sentiment rising.
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Almighty God, for the peace of the Church your servant Chad relinquished cheerfully the honors that had been thrust upon him, only to be rewarded with equal responsibility: Keep us, we pray, from thinking of ourselves more highly than we ought to think, and ready at all times to step aside for others, that the cause of Christ may be advanced; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
1The plans of the mind belong to mortals,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All one's ways may be pure in one's own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.
1 O come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
3 For the Lord is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
4 In his hand are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his also.
5 The sea is his, for he made it,
and the dry land, which his hands have formed.
6 O come, let us worship and bow down,
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
7 For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand.
10 I rejoice* in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it.* 11Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. 13I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
1On one occasion when Jesus* was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely.
7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honour, he told them a parable. 8'When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honour, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; 9and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, "Give this person your place", and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place.10But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, "Friend, move up higher"; then you will be honoured in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. 11For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.'
12 He said also to the one who had invited him, 'When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbours, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. 13But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. 14And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.'


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Can't beat the value
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is my second TFO rod and just as expected, it's a great 4wt! Excellent presentation and performance across the board on. You won't find a better rod for the price, and this rod will hang with a $500+ rod any day.
9ft 8 wt
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I Got this rod for my bigger fishing trips and oh man has it caught me some big fish! Pretty light wt compared to other 8 wt's and does it deliver the line shots off the rod great it has a nice pre load feel to it! Highly recommend!
9 ft 6 wt. Cuts through Wind
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Got this rod for sea run trout variety and salmon in the Puget Sound. It's super fast action and cuts through wind. I did break it once, but only after I had accidentally ran over it with a car, but TFO has a great warranty and actually took care of me!
Pros: Fast action, great warranty, great for streamers, big dries or casting in windy conditions
Cons: None!
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've had this in a 5 weight since 2013 (check my review below) and have been pleased with it. I have since purchased a 3 wt butter stick for those shorter finesse casts to spooky fish and typically bring that along when I take the 5 wt out just in case. I just got the 7 wt for those days you just want to throw meat and try to catch a pig. The 8 wt BVK is pretty well documented as a incredible rod at a bargain price (check out Yellowstone Angler's 8 Weight Shootout). The 8 can hang with rods in the $ 800 range, so why not the 7 wt? Living in SLC I don't typically fish big rivers like the Yellowstone or fish saltwater flats for tarpon or bonefish so I decided to try the 7 wt instead of the 8. I haven't been disappointed. I have it paired with a Waterworks Lamson Guru II reel and Scientific Anglers Sonar INT/S3/S5 full sink line for streamers. I also have a spool with SA Sharkwave GPX taper for mousing and carp fishing. The BVK 7 wt can launch the full sink line 'bout a quarter mile (don't quote me on that). It is certainly enough rod for smaller rivers like the Provo or Weber, I can't wait to get this thing on stillwater and the Green.
Sidenote: While they perform well and have a great price BVK's do tend to break. I broke my 5 wt while double hauling a streamer (the streamer did not hit the rod). Almost everyone I know that owns one has snapped a BVK at some point. The upside is that it costs about $30 to get it fixed from TFO.
Great all around rod especially for the
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I guide fly fishing full time throughout the summer and have always found Temple Fork to make a great rod that won't break your wallet. I got this rod in a 5 wt and so far it has proven to be a great purchase. It is a little stiff for smaller dry fly fishing but for longer casts and heavier rigs it works great. Even throws a streamer with ease. Definitely a great all around choice for a rod if you aren't looking to buy multiple rods. Need to try out the 4 wt next.
I'm just getting into fly fishing and paired this with the Lamson Guru (http://www.backcountry.com/lamson-guru-fly-reel?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6Z3VydToxOjI6Z3VydQ&skid=LMS0014-TYPS2CLE-S15WEI). I haven't had a chance to try them out yet but they are very well balanced.
Lots of power.
I've got this rod in a 690 with fighting butt, or B handle.
This thing is great. I use it for my streamer rod and it can chunk a heavy streamer a mile. For shorter casts you're a bit over gunned, but that's why they make 3 and 4 weights right?
In addition to throwing streamers with it I also throw this one on bigger waters like lakes and ponds in the High Unitas and local reservoirs around here. I'll also be taking it to my April drift trip to the Green River in NW UT.
I've taken it on a camping trip in MT where I wasn't going to fish a ton and it worked pretty well. With smaller stuff I had to position myself at least 30 feet from the seam I was casting into. So if you're looking for a true all arounder the 5 wt would be better
But as an all-around bigger rod I love this thing. You can throw it a long way with tons of power so the wind doesn't stand a chance.
All in all its a great rod and I look forward to getting the 3wt BVk as well. This rod family is a winner.
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I initially owned a 9ft5wt rod and disliked the action for a general "all purpose" rod. Picked up the 9ft6wt paired with Rio Grand floating line for streamer and nymph rigs and it totally kills. Definitely a fast rod, but has a sensitive enough tip to feel the rod loading still. Not recommended if you're a newbie, but if you've got some casting experience under your belt this is a great rod. Great for hunting medium to larger browns on the Provo or Weber. As a fast 6wt it is definitely overkill for smaller trout and you don't feel much on the fight with the little guys, so depends on what you're after. Also, not the best rod for dries, but works in a pinch and on a windy day is my preferred rod. Stands up very well to the unexpected gusts where my other rods just buckle. I have yet to take this out on a lake, but it is definitely capable of putting out some line and will likely become my lake rod as well. Overall, depending on what I'm fishing for, this is a great rod and will be my go to rod for streamers, nymph rigs, and windy days. 5 stars, love it!
9ft 5wt
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Got this rod as my first rod after borrowing spares from friends for the last few years. It was suggested to me by a friend that guides in Montana. Just getting off of a broken arm and have been out a couple times with it. Its not the best for those short finesse casts but for the price I have been very satisfied with what it can do. I have only used Scientific Anglers Mastery Textured GPX taper line with this rod so far, and love what it can do. I have to agree with most other reviewers that no hard case is kind of a drag.
I use this rod for heavier nymph set ups and streamer fishing. I love it so far, it casts very accurate and the added power over my 5 weight will help if I ever get into some bigger fish.
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I have had this rod out a few times now and really like it .It casts a rio gold ,a rio versa-tip and a 6@ DT very well.I like it more each time I use it.
Great value.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've got this rod in a 380 and use it all the time on small creeks. I haven't tried it in still water at all, but it's great for making short casts. Great warranty too. Only complaint is that it doesn't come with a hard tube.
Best under $300 rod, hands down
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love this rod. great for nymphing and streamers... super fast action.. Only 2 complaints : It lacks feel for dries if you are making short casts, and it only comes with a rod sock- no hard case. You are going to be looking a long time to find a rod with this power, accuracy, and backbone at this price. another reason I love TFO is their warranties.. you can fish worry free with their rods cuz they'll replace it if it breaks.
Can someone please tell me what the...
Can someone please tell me what the difference between Handle A & Handle B are?
Hey Tyson,
The Handle A variants are the Reverse Half Well handle and the Handle B are the Full Well handles.
Does the 7 weight have a fighting butt?
Does the 7 weight have a fighting butt?
Yes the 7weight and up have a fighting butt. There are three 6 weight models with a fighting butt as well but are not in stock yet.


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The Nigerian Constitution
Election Petitions and the Courts
1. Introduction
One of the most serious impediments to the system of democratic government in Nigeria is the unduly long time it takes to determine election petitions under the current Constitution. Undoubtedly, the earlier elected persons can, after an election, occupy the positions to which they have been elected, the healthier for the democratic system. This is not the case in Nigeria at present. To compound the situation, elections are conducted so close to the commencement of the tenure of the incoming president, state governors and members of the various legislatures that whenever the result of an election is challenged in court, the elected person cannot commence his tenure on the date he is scheduled to do so.
The elections that ushered in civilian rule in 1999 were conducted in February that year, nearly three months before the commencement of the new regime. By contrast, the first presidential election under this Constitution was conducted on 23rd April, 2003, a week after the governorship and legislative houses elections. And those elections were for the people due to commence their tenure barely five weeks later, on May 29.
It is clear then that the dates of the 2003 elections did not leave sufficient time for a proper and fair determination of potential election petitions if they were meant to be concluded before the commencement of the tenure of those elected. It took over two years for the petition of General Muhammadu Buhari against the re-election of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as President to be concluded in the Supreme Court. At the State level, it was not until the middle of May 2006 that the Supreme Court finally pronounced on the judicial challenges to the election of Chief James Onenafe Ibori as Governor of Delta State. The Court held the allegation that Chief Ibori was an ex-convict not proved and, consequently, that his election was valid. While that outcome did not lead to an upheaval in government work, the long-drawn-out court challenges meant a long period of uncertainty about government and governmental actions.
In the case of Peter Obi vs. Dr Chris Ngige, flowing from the same 2003 elections, the final decision was only handed down by the Court of Appeal on 16th January 2006. From the above, it can be seen that the existing situation amounts in reality to a technical denial of the right of contenders to effectively challenge the results of elections they disagree with.
2. Consequences of Delayed Determination of Petitions.
The government run by Chris Ngige for nearly three years as the de facto Governor of Anambra State was uprooted. The change of government inevitably resulted in an upheaval in the political and administrative aspects of governance. As Obi and Ngige belonged to different political parties (APGA and PDP respectively), new State commissioners and members and chairmen of parastatals had to be appointed; several permanent secretaries shuffled around; and so forth.
Where an incumbent president or State governor is removed from office as a result of a long delayed election petition, lasting two or more years in the courts, how much of the four-year tenure is left for the winning candidate to occupy and perform the functions of the office? In a subsequent case (Peter Obi vs Chris Uba), the Supreme Court in interpreting section 180 (2) (a) of the Constitution ruled that Obis's tenure of four years as the Governor of Anambra State commenced from the date he was sworn in as Governor. That provision goes as follows:
"(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the Governor shall vacate his office at the expiration of four years commencing from the date when –
(a) in the case of a person first elected as Governor under this Constitution, he took the Oath of Allegiance and oath of office; and
(b) .. .. "
Although the Supreme Court thus enabled Peter Obi to enjoy in full his allotted period of four years as Governor despite the long time it took to finally determine the case, there was no way the Court could have reversed the fact that Dr Ngige had, for nearly three years, governed the State without being duly elected to do so. In general, the consequence of these long delays is that the people's choice in being governed by those they want is greatly weakened; they become frustrated and cynical about the democratic system
3. Constitutional Sources of the Problem
There are two sources of the problem of elected persons not being able to commence their tenure as and when due. Both sources derive from the current Constitution. One is that the elections are conducted too close to the commencement of the tenure of those to be elected while the other is that, as a result of a constitutional constraint on the Judiciary, it takes the courts too long to determine election petition cases.
In 2007, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) planed to conduct the elections between the 7th and the 28th of April 2007 for those to commence their tenure on the 29th of the following month. The Commission was criticized for scheduling the election too close to the commencement of the next regime. The fact is, however, that under the Constitution, INEC had very little room in which to manoeuvre in the matter. The time table it announced was entirely in conformity with the Constitution.
The provisions of the Constitution prescribing the date for the election to the office of the President are contained in section 132 (1) and (2) of the Constitution while those relating to the election of State Governors are contained in section 178 (1) and (2). The two sets of provisions are couched in identical words. While sub-section (1) of section 132 empowers INEC to appoint the date for holding a presidential election, sub-section (2) of that section stipulates that:
"An election to the office of President shall be held on a date not earlier than sixty days and not later than thirty days before the expiration of the tenure of office of the last holder of that office."
There are similar restrictions on the power of INEC to fix the dates of elections to the legislative houses. It is clear then that if election time-tables are to allow sufficient time for the filing and fair determination of election petitions, the above provisions of the Constitution will have to be amended to make for a longer period between the date of an election and the commencement of the tenure of those to be elected.
4. Delay in the Courts.
While it is true that there are indefensible delays in determining election petition cases by the Judiciary, yet it should be said that even with the best of intentions on all sides, the hearing and determination of election petitions necessarily require a considerable length of time in order to achieve proper and fair hearing. In practice, litigants deliberately slow up pre-trial processes and unduly prolong court proceedings whenever it suits their interest to do so. Bello, JSC (as he then was), observed in Paul Unongo vs. Aper Aku & 2 ors (1983) 9 SC and (1983) 11 SC 129 at page 155 as follows:
"It is a notorious fact that respondents resort to all sorts of dubious means in order to avoid service of the petition on them with a view to defending [ defeating?] the petitions by the passage of time under sections 129 (3) and 140 (2) [of the 1982 Electoral Act]".
One solution to these delays that springs to mind is that the National Assembly should enact appropriate legislation to limit the time within which the courts must conclude the hearing and determination of election petition cases. This was, indeed, attempted in the Electoral Act of 1982 but it was struck down by the Supreme Court on the ground that the National Assembly had no constitutional power to make any such Law. The Act had prescribed a stringent time-table for the filing and service of processes, and the hearing and determination of election petition cases. Section 129(3) of the Act stipulated that
"Proceedings before a High Court in the case of a petition in respect of the office of President, Vice-President, Governor, Deputy Governor or in respect of any of the legislative houses shall be completed not later than 30 days of the election concerned."
Furthermore, section 140(2) of the Act stipulated that
"any election petition not so disposed of shall be time-barred and such petition shall be deemed null and void."
The shortcomings of these provisions were pointed out by Uwais, JSC (as he then was) in the lead judgment in Paul Unongo vs. Aper Aku & 2ors (supra) at 201 – 202 as follows:
". . . where an election result gets to be known on the very day the election takes place, if all the actions to be taken by the parties to a petition under section 119(4) and 135 of the Electoral Act, 1982 were carried out on the last day allowed by the Act in each case and allowance were made for the mandatory 10 days under section 139 of the Act before the hearing of the petition; then the trial court must dispose of the petition on the very day that it was fixed for hearing. This is notwithstanding the number of witnesses the parties wish to call or the complexity of the petition. If the trial court is unable to hear all the evidence to be adduced and give its judgment on the same day, the petition lapses. On the other hand, where the result of the election was not known until a day or more after the election day, . . any prospective election petition in that respect would become statute-barred under section 140 (2) of the Act before it even gets filed in the court."
In that case, the election had been held on 23rd August 1983. The pre-trial processes set out in the Electoral Act 1982 had, in fact, been quickly concluded and the petition set down for hearing. However, the High Court of Benue State accepted the contention that the 1st Respondent (whose election was being challenged) could not be sued on account of the immunity from court processes which, as a State governor, he enjoyed under section 267(1) of the 1979 Constitution. Consequently, the Court struck out his name from the petition and, for some other reasons, also struck out the name of the 2nd Respondent (the Chief Electoral Officer). The Federal Court of Appeal (now the Court of Appeal) quickly concluded its hearing of the appeal on the question of the Governor's claim of immunity and the Supreme Court gave its judgment in the final appeal in the matter on 30th September 1983. Thus, all three levels of court had handled the case with remarkable dispatch. Yet the petition could not be disposed of within the period prescribed in the Act.
Although the Federal Court of Appeal held that the immunity from court processes enjoyed by a State Governor under section 267(1) of the 1979 Constitution did not extend to election petitions against him and, accordingly, held that the petition was competent against all three Respondents. However, the Court found it was unable to send the petition back to the High Court for a hearing on the merits because, by that date, the 30 days allowed for disposing of election petition cases by the High Court had elapsed. As a result of this, the case had become "time-barred". This meant that the High Court had ceased to have jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.
At the Supreme Court, the Petitioner challenged the constitutionality of the provisions of s. 139(3) and s. 140(2) of the Electoral Act in obedience to which the Court of Appeal had been unable to send the case back to the High Court for a determination on the merits. His counsel submitted that the National Assembly lacked the constitutional competence to enact the said provisions which, he argued, violated the principle of the separation of powers between the Judiciary and the Legislature in that those provisions controlled the exercise by the courts of their judicial function in the matter. The issue of a person's right to fair hearing in the courts as enshrined in section 33(1) of the Constitution was also canvassed in both the Court of Appeal and in the Supreme Court.
After a comprehensive and thorough examination of the issues raised, the Supreme Court on 25 September 1983 held that those provisions of the Act, indeed, interfered with and impeded the Judiciary in the proper performance of its functions under the Constitution. The Court also held that those provisions violated the individual's right to fair hearing. Consequently, the Court declared the provisions unconstitutional and sent the case back to the High Court for a hearing on the merits. It reserved its reasons for the decision to 25 November 1983. Meanwhile, on 31st December 1983, the Army struck and seized power in the country. That, in effect, suspended the country's constitutional development for nearly sixteen years.
5 .Suggestions and Conclusion.
On May 29, 1999, the country returned to civil rule. Now that we are back in another era of democratic government and constitutional development, we need to find a way out of this constriction in the smooth running of the democratic processes. To start with, it is clear that if election time-tables are to allow sufficient time for the filing and determination of elections petitions, the provisions of the Constitution relating to the dates of elections will have to be amended. Moreover, the constitution should also be amended either to directly curtail the period it takes to determine election petition cases or, preferably, to enable the National Assembly to pass the appropriate legislation.
However, any amendment to the Constitution or any legislation enacted to cure the ills of the present system must avoid the extremism of the pre-trial and trial time-tables set out in the 1982 Act. The provisions of that Act were clearly inconsistent with the principle of fair hearing. Therefore there is the need to find a balance between statutory provisions that will allow the Judiciary to perform its functions properly as stipulated in the Constitution and, at the same time, eliminate the problem of the long-drawn-out proceedings in the courts. While enunciating the effect of the principle of the separation of powers under a written constitution, Bello JSC (as he then was) observed in his judgment in the Paul Unongo case (supra) at pages 146 and 147 as follows:
"In the United States of America, it is trite rule of constitutional law that in consequence of the separation of governmental powers embodied in the Constitution of the United States and of the several States any statute by which the legislature attempts to hamper judicial functions of the courts or to interfere with the discharge of judicial duties or to unduly burden the exercise of judicial functions is unconstitutional and void unless the Constitution of a State so permits" (underlining is added by me for emphasis).
Thus, we see that the issue of the unconstitutionality of the provisions of an Act of the National Assembly can be resolved by appropriately amending the Constitution to permit the desired provisions. As is clearly implied by Bello, JSC, in the passage quoted above, in the United States of America, a State legislature has the competence, where the constitution of the State so permits, "to hamper judicial functions of the courts or to interfere with the discharge of judicial duties or to unduly burden the exercise of judicial functions." This is logical as whatever is prescribed in, or permitted by, the Constitution itself cannot be unconstitutional. Therefore, since it is the Nigerian Constitution that enshrines the principle of the separation of powers in the governance of the country, the same Constitution can, and should, modify that principle in the overall interest of ensuring that the country's system of government works properly.
The ideal aim of the electoral system should be to have all election disputes finally resolved well in advance of the date fixed for the commencement of the tenure of those elected. The time-table for the holding of elections as set out in the current Constitution makes it impossible to achieve this ideal. It is therefore suggested that the Constitution should be amended to make for the holding of these elections not earlier than 180 days and not later than 150 days before the commencement of the tenure of those elected.
As for the time it takes to determine election disputes, a reasonable balance must be struck between the present situation where the cases may go on for years before final determination on the one hand and, on the other, unduly constricting the individual's right to fair hearing. In contrast to the Electoral Act of 1982 which stipulated only 30 days for the conclusion of trials at the High Court and 7 days for the determination of appeals by the Court of Appeal and 7 days by the Supreme Court, a maximum period of 120 days should be prescribed either in the Constitution itself or in an Act of the National Assembly to be enacted in accordance with the Constitution
This will enable the ideal to be achieved of finally resolving all election disputes at least ten days before the commencement of the tenure of those elected. A period of 120 days would also give the parties sufficient time to adequately present their cases and for the courts to give sufficient consideration to those cases. The legislation will have to guard against respondents who might try to cause unnecessary delays. Fortunately, under the current Constitution, unlike the 1979 Constitution, there is only one appeal in election disputes. Even where judicial challenges, such as those in the Ibori case, make it necessary to go through two appeal stages, 120 days should nevertheless be sufficient for the complete and final resolution of an election petition.
Despite the efforts of the President of the Court of Appeal who drew up stringent rules of procedure for the trial of the petitions arising out of the April 2007 elections, it may take a whole year before some of them can be finally resolved, allowing for the time it will take to conduct fresh elections where ordered by the Courts. There ought to be more Panels of the Election Petition Tribunals wherever necessary. This need ought to be considered and anticipated as soon as the Panels are set up in the first place. Under section 141 of the Electoral Act 2006, 30 days is allowed for the filing of election petitions while 21 days is given under subsections (1) and (2) of section 149 of the Act for the filing of appeals from the decisions of Election Petition Tribunals. In my opinion, these periods are unnecessarily long. I would suggest 18 days for the filing of petitions in presidential elections, 14 days in governorship elections and ten days in elections to the legislative houses. As for appeals from the decisions of the Tribunals, the same number of days, respectively, should be allowed. The period given to INEC to re-run voided elections should be, respectively, 30 days, 18 days and 14 days from the date of the decision of the Tribunal or of the decision on appeal, whichever is later.
Because of the seriousness of the potential danger which inordinate delays in the determination of election disputes pose to the political stability of the country, the suggested constitutional amendments and the appropriate legislative provisions should be considered seriously. Indeed, if Nigeria is to operate a meaningful and workable electoral system, these amendments are mandatory. We can well imagine what could happen where an election petition goes against an incumbent president who has been in office for two or more years and have therefore had a lot of time in which to entrench himself in that office. Obviously, the process of removing and replacing him with another person may lead to a major political crisis, if not worse.
Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.


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An interesting and growing phenomenon among State and local government workers is the availability of defined contribution plans that allow employees to defer taxes on their contributions but do not provide any employer contributions.
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