Information has emerged that the Presidency, some powerful forces from the North -West and All Progressive Congress (APC) were behind the unexpected postponement of judgement in the appeal filed by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking to stop his trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

THISDAY was informed by a source shortly after the indefinite adjournment that there was pressure to delay the judgement at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division.

What became curious was that no reason was given for the delay in the case, which was said to be 'sine die' (indefinite), with findings revealing that high-wired politics and pressure were at play some hours to the judgement.

Speaking to some journalists, the source said; "A governor from the north-west, the Presidency and some APC chieftains all mounted pressure for the delay of the judgement.

"You can see that the courtroom is even under lock and key, which is not the usual practice when we are not sitting. I don't know why today should be an exception."

The court had fixed 2pm for the judgement but when the parties in the case including their lawyers and journalists got to the venue, they were surprised to see the court room doors under lock and key.

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http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/saraki-appeal-court-allegedly-pressured-by-north-west-gov-presidency-to-delay-judgement/223232/

This is very partisan, cowardly ("source," yellow journalism. The other plausible position - as exposed already in yesterday's online edition of SaharaReporters, is that Senator Saraki's backers had perfected plans to get the Court of Appeal to quash Saraki's trial at the CCT, in the CoA's judgement slated for today. So, could it be that the CoA suddenly developed cold feet on account of yesterday's expose by SR? - Duwdu

http://saharareporters.com/2015/10/19/sahara-reporters-expos%C3%A9-forces-court-appeal-adjourn-saraki%E2%80%99s-ruling-indefinitely

Sahara Reporters Exposé Forces Court Of Appeal To Adjourn Saraki’s Ruling Indefinitely

The Court of Appeal in Abuja did not sit today, as was expected, to deliver a ruling that would have freed Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, from the corruption charges he is facing before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

Last night, SaharaReporters exposed a deal which had been brokered by Alfa Belgore, a former judge of the Supreme Court, in which a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal would have thrown a spanner in the legal works by ruling that the Code of Conduct Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to try the Senate President.

However, at 2p.m. today, Nigerian time, the judges of the Court of Appeal failed to show up to give the ruling they had promised last Friday. The court registrar told lawyers and members of the press in court only that the case had been adjourned. No date was provided to the lawyers in court.

Mr. Saraki had hoped the Court of Appeal would today end his ordeal at the CCT today, where his trial resumes on Wednesday. It is not clear if the Court of Appeal judges have any surprises up their sleeves before that important date on the nation’s political and legal calendar.

Don't take any news from the following newspapers seriously, they are just the propaganda arm of the Useless party called PDP:


1. Thisday

2. Vanguard

3. Tribune

Is just d normal thing to do,

The "indefinite" part of the adjournement is the problem, Saraki can't avoid CCT & he can't proceed to the supreme court....

Some people's ambition will be the end of them.... Struggle with peace of mind & joy trumps wealth with stress, strife & angst anyday.

Buhari has a body language that stinks

NgeneUkwenu:
Don't take any news from the following newspapers seriously, they are just the propaganda arm of the Useless party called PDP:


1. Thisday

2. Vanguard

3. Tribune

So I should take THE NATION serious abi?
Hmmmm APC sentiments at its full peak

henrysam:

So I should take THE NATION serious abi?
Hmmmm APC sentiments at its full peak

Noo.

If you want balanced news forget print & online media & just settle for Channels TV.

NgeneUkwenu:
Don't take any news from the following newspapers seriously, they are just the propaganda arm of the Useless party called PDP:


1. Thisday

2. Vanguard

3. Tribune

Vanguard is the worst of the Trio.

Philistine:
Vanguard is the worst of the Trio.

That one is a Useless paper!

modath:


The "indefinite" part of the adjournement is the problem, Saraki can't avoid CCT & he can't proceed to the supreme court....

Some people's ambition will be the end of them.... Struggle with peace of mind & joy trumps wealth with stress, strife & angst anyday.

Very funny understanding of how the legal system works!!!if the appeal court judgement is adjourned indefinitely,it only means the status quo remains indefinitely and Saraki will continue to function as SP.No matter what the CCT rules,the status quo will remain until both the appeal and supreme courts affirkms that decision.

Manipulating the courts for political fights is not anti-corruption.
When this shittt hit the roof, the 3 arms of government will be grounded.
The head of government will take all the heat.
We are watching.

ndcide:
Manipulating the courts for political fights is not anti-corruption.
When this shittt hit the roof, the 3 arms of government will be grounded.
The head of government will take all the heat.
We are watching.

Which arms are we discussing here Sir? The Judiciary, the Executive and a good number of reasonable Senators are leaving Mr. Saraki to sort out his issue with the CCT.

Ghandi12:


Which arms are we discussing here Sir? The Judiciary, the Executive and a good number of reasonable Senators are leaving Mr. Saraki to sort out his issue with the CCT.

Good number of senators indeed!! LWKMD bros you too funny!! So the loser pro-Tinubu 23 senators are the good number you are talking about.I think you should try comedy for a profession.

chukwudi44:

Good number of senators indeed!! LWKMD bros you too funny!! So the loser pro-Tinubu 23 senators are the good number you are talking about.I think you should try comedy for a profession.

I see you more of a comedian than Saraki's advocate. My statement ends as "...leaving Mr. Saraki to sort out his issue with the CCT". Or have the whole senate decided to hold their sitting at the CCT premises again?

chukwudi44:


Very funny understanding of how the legal system works!!!if the appeal court judgement is adjourned indefinitely,it only means the status quo remains indefinitely and Saraki will continue to function as SP.No matter what the CCT rules,the status quo will remain until both the appeal and supreme courts affirkms that decision.

Didn't know you've added amateur charge & bail to the title of defender of corrupt practices...

Saraki has been effectively checkmated....He will first happily pass Amaechi tommorrow & hope CCT will be nice to him on Wednesday...

Please restrict any further argument to yourself..

MO done, over & out.

Thank you...

modath:


Didn't know you've added amateur charge & bail to the title of defender of corrupt practices...

Saraki has been effectively checkmated....He will first happily pass Amaechi tommorrow & hope CCT will be nice to him on Wednesday...

Please restrict any further argument to yourself..

MO done, over & out.

Thank you...

Lolz checkmate ko chocolate ni!! Saraki's senate other than having to screen Ministerial nominess will also have to confirm the ambassadorial nominees,Heads of the DSS,INEC,FIRS etc as well as approving the budget for ministries!!! The senate would make life very difficult for Buhari should he dare to harrass them.

Ghandi12:


I see you more of a comedian than Saraki's advocate. My statement ends as "...leaving Mr. Saraki to sort out his issue with the CCT". Or have the whole senate decided to hold their sitting at the CCT premises again?

Bros The case would continue to linger in court while Saraki would continue to function as SP!!! After this week's sitting,the case would be adjourned again to probably next year.