barcanista: What is the function of Lagos State Attorney General? My friend stop citing the USA laws here and focus on Nigeria laws. Is Nigeria an extension of the USA? Beside take a look at Section 222 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State

berem: Who told you that?

NgeneUkwenu:

Nne, it has nothing with the Federal government. It is within the confines of Lagos state government to initiate criminal proceeding against any crime committed within the state!

barcanista: Up till today we have not heard nor read any official statement from the LASG to know government position and their next line of action. I am begining to assume that Gov Fash is somewhat overrated. The amazing aspect is that Fashola is supposed to be a Senior Lawyer/SAN

berem: So who's jurisdiction is it to send condolence message? That's my concern.

berem: So who's jurisdiction is it to send condolence message? That's my concern.

Rawani:

I doubt he lacks the capacity to prosecute TBJ, however I have a lingering feeling his hands are being tied by some powers that be, while that is not excusing his docility with the whole issue, it's a good reason to give him the benefit of doubt. For now.

NgeneUkwenu:

Why do you think so?

barcanista: This is a prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter contrary to Section 222 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State

Rawani:

I doubt he lacks the capacity to prosecute TBJ, however I have a lingering feeling his hands are being tied by some powers that be, while that is not excusing his docility with the whole issue, it's a good reason to give him the benefit of doubt. For now.

Rawani:

To put it simply, because he is a seasoned lawyer, a Senior Advocate in particular who knows his onions and would not be at a loss as to how to prosecute the offender(s) in this case. He is also a progressive with no patience for sentiments and is result oriented. He has also been particular about building safety in his administration, and has developed several regulatory measures, certification requirements and response systems to avoid and manage the seemingly rampant cases of building collapse in LS. These form part of the reason why i believe his inaction so far is not as a result of lack of capacity.

barcanista: We have waited for ove one week yet no official statement from him. If his "hands are tied" then why didn't Tinubu's hands get tied in 2006/7? Remember that earlier this year, there was also a case/allegation against Pastor Sign Fireman that has to do with the pastor's involvement in ritual. Today, fireman is a freeman. He was neither tried nor properly investigated by the justice ministry of Lagos State.

focus7: The barcanista

barcanista: So you mean we should be patient with him?

Rawani:

I'm saying we should give him the benefit of doubt as this is a delicate diplomatic issue, which requires co-ordination of several offices to handle. There is no proven or supposed motive why he would deliberately put a spanner in the works. Or am I missing something?

barcanista: You are on point but it is just so sad that nobody knows the official position of Lagos State. Like you said, let's give him the benefit of doubt... But it may be that he doesn't want to offend a section of the "christian" community which is pathetic.

barcanista: This is one area I respect the Tinubu's administration as regards the Justice System of Lagos State. When Emeka Ezeugo aka Rev King was alleged to have had in hand in the murder of his church member and another attempted murder, despite his popolarity and "god" status his followere accorded him(still accords him), he was arrested and prosecuted in 2006. He was convicted in January 2007 despite that there was election around. Today he's awaiting the hangman courtesy the "no nonsense prosecutors" under Bola Tinubu. Fashola must learn from his Predecessor and act now and fast!!! Otherwise, I will classify him as clueless and incompetent.

Rawani:
Beyond pathetic. That would however be assuming that the entire Christian community is behind him. I for one, have never taken TBJ serious.

Lordlexyy: But where exactly do you draw the line between an accident and a criminal behaviour. We all know what happened at the synagogue could happen anywhere.

Lordlexyy: But where exactly do you draw the line between an accident and a criminal behaviour. We all know what happened at the synagogue could happen anywhere. In fact, cases like this abound in Lagos without anyone charge for it. It could be the unprofessional handling for the project or the typographic nature of Lagos soil. But outrightly calling for T.b arrest is a no no. The Lasg can put measures in place by monitoring construction of storey buildings with the best professional handlings.

Rawani:

The key word here is Negligence. If the building collapse is proven to be as a result of negligence on the part of TBJ, as could be inferred from reports of unapproved floors being added to the building, then he is criminally liable.

barcanista: Rightly said

Rawani:

I learnt that a similar incident happened in China years ago, and it was just a walkway that collapsed in a mall killing dozens of people. Poor enforcement of building codes and substandard practices meant over 50 people, from the regulatory authority to the engineering team, were executed after being found guilty of negligence. TBJ should count himself lucky to have such an inept President that should not be seen hobnobbing with him, as it could be misinterpreted that he could be biased in investigations, and I doubt if he will receive more than a tap on the wrist for his alleged offence.

free2ryhme: so to send condolence now is within a jurisdiction limit ?

helpee: Let the state govt conduct their investigation pls!! So all of you expect Fashola to just criminalise Joshua just like that without getting the details simply because you don't like Joshua. Why must we be quick to send condolence to SA? Is it the same SA that broke diplomatic protocol by announcing its own casualty figure different from NEMA? Nigerians equally died in d rubbles. SA is using everything to play politics with Nigeria and if I were Jonathan I will not specifically send any condolence to SA alone but to all d victims. If Joshua is guilty after diligent investigation he should be dealt with not because we hate him but cos he is guilty. Even if d plane that flew close to d building didn't cause d collapse then we also owe Nigerians and Joshua explanation as to the true mission of d plane. Investigation must not be biased.

nuclearboy: I doubt they'll do anything about this issue aside huff and puff awhile then allow it die

APC wants Lagos 2015 and Oga Jo wants votes for the presidency 2015 and thus will leave it to Fashola. If Lagos was a PDP state, APC would have gone to town screaming bloody murder by now and if it wasn't an international incident requiring federal attention, PDP would be crying too like APC sodomized it.

Just goes to show these leaders are all the same - only reason I'll stand with APC 2015 is so PDP gets kicked out. Then I support PDP, then APC etc "until" our politicians start fighting to please us knowing we can kick them out

All bastards

JuanDeDios:
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How many? Has our government told us? - as in so-and-so number died, comprising so-and-so men, women, kids, Nigerians, Ghanaians, South Africans, etc? Yet you expect a serious government to keep quiet.

helpee: why would they tell you when investigation is still ongoing? Some may still be trapped....some may simply be unaccounted for yet. Tell me precisely how many people died in world trade centres? How many are Nigerians? We are talking of 13yrs!!!. Which responsible govt are u talking about? A responsible govt will liase ist with d home govt b4 talking rubbish. Have u forgotten that SA has a Nigerian ambassador who should have gone to visit Joshua for a ist hand information b4 their illiterate president started saying rubbish. Responsible govt my foot