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CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by joeprince23(m): 7:14am On Feb 09, 2016 |
A showdown is imminent between the Presidency and the Senate following a failed attempt by Senate President Bukola Saraki to stop his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The Supreme Court last Friday threw out Saraki’s appeal to stop his prosecution over alleged false assets declaration. The lawmakers have resolved to throw their weight behind Saraki. The Senate may soon launch a full-scale war against the Presidency and certain people in the All Progressives Congress (APC), who they persistently accused of masterminding Saraki’s travails. Saraki is currently facing a 13- count charge of alleged corruption and false declaration of assets. Specifically, he was accused of deliberately manipulating the assets’s declaration form that he filed prior to his assumption of office as the Senate President, by making anticipatory declaration of assets. Saraki, who once refused to honour an invitation extended to him by the CCT, approached a Federal High Court where he lost and approached the Court of Appeal. Again, he didn’t succeed. Eventually, he was docked by the CCT. He proceeded to the Supreme Court and on November 12, 2015, a panel of judges, headed by Justice John Fabiyi, suspended further hearing on the case pending the outcome of the appeal. Saraki had in his six grounds of appeal prayed the Supreme Court to set aside the majority verdict of the appellate court panel delivered by Justices Moore Adumein and Mohammed Mustapha on September 30, 2015. But last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the CCT’s case against Saraki should go on. The court ruled that the tribunal was properly constituted to exercise jurisdiction over the trial. However, the Senate is not ready to dump its embattled president. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, spokesman of the Red Chamber, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, said lawmakers were solidly behind Saraki. He lampooned some Senators who have been calling for his resignation. In the statement, Senator Sabi, who claimed that he was speaking on behalf of the Senate, said: Following a meeting held in Abuja on Sunday by some Senators and the wide consultations with our colleagues in which we reviewed last Friday’s decision of the Supreme Court in the appeal on the preliminary matters filed by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on the charges filed against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), we hereby resolve that from the beginning of the trial last September, we have declared that this case is not about any fight against corruption. It is simply a case of political vendetta. Our position remains the same. We still believe that the case is politically-motivated.” Meanwhile, human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana(SAN), has asked Saraki to resign in order to preserve National Assembly’s integrity. Saraki is the Chairman of the federal legislature. He said the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court would add value to the battle against corruption. Citing an instance involving a former Senate President, the late Senators Chuba Okadigbo, Falana asked Saraki to resign having undertaken to prove his innocence before the CCT. He said, “having undertaken to prove his innocence at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Saraki should resign as Senate President so as to preserve the integrity of the National Assembly. “When Senators Chuba Okadigbo and Adolphus Wabara were indicted, they were made to step down as Senate presidents.” This comes amid indications that Senators opposed to Saraki under the aegis of the Senate Unity Forum, had regrouped to force Saraki out of the seat. The Supreme Court had on Friday dismissed the appeal. A seven-man panel of the apex court justices presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, unanimously ruled that Saraki’s appeal against the jurisdiction of the trial and competence of the charges lacked merit. Saraki, who said the Supreme Court judgment was disappointing, however, said he would have his day in court and that “at the end of the day, the truth will prevail, and justice will be served.” www.sunnewsonline.com/new/cct-senate-declares-war-on-presidency/ |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by INTROVERT(f): 7:16am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by NobleAngell(f): 7:17am On Feb 09, 2016 |
This is serious o. |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Nobody: 7:17am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Bunch of greedy and lawless senators....... Senators shouldn't be part of Nigeria's numerous problems because Nigeria is already facing enough problems.. ..... Senators do your job and stop declaring war abi una be soldier? Allow saraki to face the music and stop playing politics with everything.... Gosh!!! 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Flexherbal(m): 7:21am On Feb 09, 2016 |
That is what they know how to do. Instead of representing us, they are representing their pockets. 5 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by exclusive7(m): 7:23am On Feb 09, 2016 |
This kind of government sef....kasala everywhere DasukiGate EkitiGate TyrantBuhari BuhariGate IPOB Delta Militants Boko boys Naira devaluation Appearing and disappearing budget Saraki Wahala Supreme court judges probe quest Aluko go soon open en own gate Tarfa and the 32 SANS Now senate dn provoke . . . . . . Naa curse Lord pls save 9ja 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by bewla(m): 7:24am On Feb 09, 2016 |
let me go watch that film again. .Ali baba and the 40 thief again |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Tkester: 7:24am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Nothing much will come out of this trial. By the end of the day there will be compromise, and Saraki will go free. 2 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Tunami(m): 7:27am On Feb 09, 2016 |
yeye polithiefcians. |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by babyfaceafrica: 7:31am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Which kain war ?..una never see chumchin 1 Like |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by hardywaltz(m): 7:31am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Saraki ur going to jail is as certain as the sun rising in the East and setting in the west 3 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Siddeek: 7:33am On Feb 09, 2016 |
they should declare war on the judiciary thar jettison their appeal and not presidency. 3 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by derish33: 7:36am On Feb 09, 2016 |
So soon Buhari be like:y all this people dey wahala me 1 Like |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by mrmetoo1: 7:36am On Feb 09, 2016 |
exclusive7: Bros no be curse, we're just cleaning up. When you're cleaning up a house you haven't cleaned up in a while, all sorts of dirt pops up. That's what going on now, the trashing process will begin soon. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by seunmsg(m): 7:37am On Feb 09, 2016 |
This is one battle Saraki and his supporters will lose together. The presidency is well aware that corruption will fight back so, they are also ready for the war ahead. Saraki and his corrupt colleagues should bring it on, we shall see who is more powerful between the presidency and the senate. 6 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Omexonomy: 7:38am On Feb 09, 2016 |
tomtween:to face tinubu music abi |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by joeprince23(m): 7:39am On Feb 09, 2016 |
I believe this trial is specifically targetted at saraki and supported by SW APC for his disobidience to their directives... But finally finally saraki go laugh last 2 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by itokam: 7:42am On Feb 09, 2016 |
McheEew...just negodu this people war wey don start since? Infact Una don even lose d war sef |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by vedaxcool(m): 7:43am On Feb 09, 2016 |
mrmetoo1: Well stated. The change we are undergoing is like a revolution. The establishment wil always fight back vested interest will fight back, fools will fight back. To change the order of things requires tenacity even civil servants would want to rebel against change. 1 Like |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by haffaze777(m): 7:44am On Feb 09, 2016 |
joeprince23: 4 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by LegalAnalyst(m): 7:44am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Why do Nigerian politicians think they cannot be prosecuted when run foul of the law? As If Saraki is a sacred cow who could not be touched. Well, this is Federa Republic of Nigeria and not Local Province of Kwara state. If you are innoncent Saraki, LegalAnalyst says go and prove same. The Senate should stop ranting on medial. Trial stage should now be set. 3 Likes |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by exclusive7(m): 7:46am On Feb 09, 2016 |
mrmetoo1:I pray ooh |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by jay2pee(m): 7:47am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Let the war begin |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by jay2pee(m): 7:48am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Let the war begin. We are watching |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by yaqq: 7:48am On Feb 09, 2016 |
the truth will prevail and justice will b. served amen 1 Like |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by jay2pee(m): 7:49am On Feb 09, 2016 |
So many things are unfolding and more will still unfold...... |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Khd95(m): 7:59am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Iam for everybody,iam for nobody -pmb15- bia saraki,u think say u be God abi kini,if ure innocent allow ur sef to b tried na,shuooo but wait,even if saraki is tried,found guilty nd jailed,wailers go still chant ''witch-hunt'' 1 Like |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by yamunla(m): 8:24am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Be there....
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Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by BermudaTriangle(m): 8:27am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Tkester: Thats in Biafra. 1 Like |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by Pidggin(f): 8:27am On Feb 09, 2016 |
How many enemies Buhari go create for imsef |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by akinyeleaa: 8:31am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Ope o,I've been hoping for this for long, I wan watch film small, beta one o |
Re: CCT: Senate Declares War On Presidency by muba4huss(m): 8:34am On Feb 09, 2016 |
How i wish we never paved way for democracy. Alot of them would have been killed if were still using military style... The mode of dispensing justice is too slow 1 Like |
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