Invasion Of Judges’ Homes: Adegboruwa asks NBA to boycott courts indefinitely until…

ON OCTOBER 8, 20165:31 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Saturday, asked the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA to indefinitely boycott the courts to protest the invasion of the homes judges by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS.

Adegboruwa, in a statement described the raid as full blown dictatorship now in action, adding that it is now a case of anarchists in power.

The statement read: “As judges have no voices to speak officially, I call on the Nigerian Bar Association to declare an indefinite strike so that all courts of law in Nigeria will be boycotted until there is respect for the rule of law and the Constitution, commencing from Monday, October 10, 2016, until further notice.

“The clampdown on judges has been on for a long time, through agents of government in the various institutions of oppression. We are now back to the 1984 jackboot system of intolerance, where all dissenting views and opinions must be silenced.

“It is condemnable for the DSS, which is an arm of the executive, to be breathing down on the judicial arm of government, under the guise of fighting corruption. It is now clear without any shadow of doubt that the so-called anti-corruption war is a hidden agenda to perpetuate the Gen Buhari regime in office beyond 2019. It is meant to silence the opposition and to cover the inefficiency and cluelessness of this administration.

“The 1999 Constitution in sections 4, 5 and 6 prescribes the system of separation of powers between the three arms of government. But since 2015 when this government was sworn in, the executive arm under Gen Buhari has dominated and brutalised the other two arms of government. The leadership of the National Assembly is under trial and it is now the turn of the judiciary.”

According to Adegboruwa, in a democracy, the rule of law prescribes the independence of the judiciary, where judges must be allowed to take decision according to law and according to their consciences.

He said the invasion of the homes of judges by the DSS “should never happen that the executive is indirectly threatening and intimidating members of the third estate of the realm.

“The judiciary is the arm that stabilises democracy and should not be exposed to ridicule or opprobrium in the manner that the DSS is currently doing,” the lawyer said.

“I believe that the hidden motive of all these is traceable to the power tussle between leaders of the ruling party and in the days of lawlessness that will be unleashed by those who are in power, it has become necessary to capture the judiciary, to whom the victims of this power tussle will likely turn.

“Any fight against corruption must be done under the rule of law and there is no law that authorises the invasion of the home of a judge at an unholy hour of 1am. Being public officers, there is no way these judicial officers would have absconded or run away from normal arrest during the day, if need be.

“This is the height of executive lawlessness and crass intolerance. We do not advocate that those alleged to be corrupt should not face their due trial, but that should be done in an atmosphere of dignity and respect for the fundamental rights of the suspects.”

He added that this was dangerous and condemnable since “we are not under a military rule.

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The scene of invasion of judge’s home in Rivers early on Saturday by DSS operatives

Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

They shouldn't boycott. That won't get to this govt.
The judiciary should just ...........against all APC cases around the nation,starting with Edo state election, from tribunal to supreme court.
That will be better.
Infact I suggest that the case of buhari's certificate should be revisited and given accelerated hearing. We all know that Buhari is not qualified by law to sit for office of the president, is it because Nigerians kept quiet.

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

Well said

What warrants Egbon

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

temitemi1:
What warrants Egbon

I listened to the conversation between Justice and Ademola and DSS on AIT. They said they had a warrant that he should open the door and he said he will not until his lawyer arrives.

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

How many court orders hv your Buhari obeyed.

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

So the mandate of DSS is now arresting "corrupt" Judges instead of security and Security intelligence Gathering. What's then the duty of EFCC, ICPC and Police?

What's the function of NJC? Have you ever thought about the sanctity of the principle of Separation of Powers in a democracy? Independence of the Judiciary? The onerous duty of a Judge to adjudicate matters before him without fear or favour?

Has the DSS arrested those that Allegedly offered bribes to the Judges?

Have you ever wondered the effect of this singular act on Nigeria's nascent democracy? How do you and I expect to get justice when the Judiciary haS been intimidated and converted to cowards by the Executive?

Kindly receive SENSE AND DENOUNCE ZOMBIESM!! !!!

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

Nawa oooo. So anybody that won a battle in court against APC and FED govt are corrupt.. Abang that is giving confusing and bias rulings is not corrupt. APC will kill us in this country.

So the ECOWAS judge are corrupt and took bribe too? I am hoping he also arrest the ECOWAS court Judge working for ECOWAS who ruled in favour of Dasuki and Kanu against Fed government. Since he is arresting anybody that criticise or say the right thing.....

sekundosekundo:


How many court orders hv your Buhari obeyed.

Illegality begats illegality.

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

DSS went with search warrant not arrest warrant. The judges should not have been arrested. It's dictatorial though I don't even care if they are arrested because Nigeria judiciary is as useless as Nigeria.

We warned you all about this dictator that truncated democracy in 1983

Klamour:


So the mandate of DSS is now arresting "corrupt" Judges instead of security and Security intelligence Gathering. What's then the duty of EFCC, ICPC and Police?

What's the function of NJC? Have you ever thought about the sanctity of the principle of Separation of Powers in a democracy? Independence of the Judiciary? The onerous duty of a Judge to adjudicate matters before him without fear or favour?

Has the DSS arrested those that Allegedly offered bribes to the Judges?

Have you ever wondered the effect of this singular act on Nigeria's nascent democracy? How do you and I expect to get justice when the Judiciary haS been intimidated and converted to cowards by the Executive?

Kindly receive SENSE AND DENOUNCE ZOMBIESM!! !!!

Have you read up on the constitutional mandate of DSS -- to uphold and enforce criminal law -- is corruption not under criminal law?

NJC is a council that presides over judiciary matters. The constitution did not state that criminal cases against Judges must not be taken to court.

There is no effect on our democracy (it is no more nascent). It is part of the fight against corruption and th Judiciary should not be let out. In fact it boost investors confidence in our economy because all and sundry can be guaranteed fair and speedy hearing.

Receive sense born wailer and hater.

NextGovernor:


Who issued the warrant?

A judge issued the warrant -- whether search or arrest?

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

Judges are not above the law but it is the duty of the National Judiciary Council to investigate and punish them not the DSS. DSS can only be forwarded cases or petition by the NJC to prosecute the indicted judges.

sekundosekundo:


How many court orders hv your Buhari obeyed.

Tell us the court orders he has not obeyed?

Are judges above corruption fight?

ITbomb:

Judges are not above the law but it is the duty of the National Judiciary Council to investigate and punish them not the DSS. DSS can only be forwarded cases or petition by the NJC to prosecute the indicted judges.

It is not the exclusive right of NJC. The constitution did not state Judges cannot be arrested or taken to court by The State.

SuperS1Panther:


Tell us the court orders he has not obeyed?

Are judges above corruption fight?

Release Nnamdi Kanu and Dasuki?

what happens to other nonpolitical cases?

SuperS1Panther:


It is not the exclusive right of NJC. The constitution did not state Judges cannot be arrested or taken to court by The State.

So judges are not under an independent arm of government again?

I thought they said we have 3 arms of government?

SuperS1Panther:

Tell us the court orders he has not obeyed?
Are judges above corruption fight?

You are a child, go to the kitchen and wash plates.

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

Why do you reason with your anus ?

So between 1-2am is an appropriate time for someone to be arrested. Don't worry, if people come calling for your arrested on that time of the day kukuma follow dem.

I'm not saying the judges are innocent but haba na, this is 2016, there is a due process to be followed.

Democracy in Nigeria is simply dead.

sekundosekundo:


You are a child, go to the kitchen and wash plates.

Don't mind these xombies, always supporting all illegal acts of buharry, if it was GEJ that did this, beheading would have started on the streets of Kano. And I ask again, why are we supporting an evil government?

sekundosekundo:


You are a child, go to the kitchen and wash plates.

na so e pain u reach? Tell us the court orders he did not obey?

SuperS1Panther:
Rubbish.

DSS went to thh houses of the Judges with arrest warrants and they refused to open the door. Of course they had to do what they have to do to enfore the arrest.

Are Judges above the law? Are judges not Nigerians?

Are judges allowed to be corrupt?

WHich law states when someone can be arrested or not?

Where is Ricky Tarfa and his 70 lawyers today? Are we saying corruption fight must exclude the Judiciary, just because they are Judges and lawyers?.

go nd read u refuse . arrest by 1am? Also executive arm arresting judiciary in dat manner?

vanbonattel:


Release Nnamdi Kanu and Dasuki?

They are being kept under the Order of National Security and that surpasses any Court Order. Learn.

One is a treasonable felon that was soliciting for arms to wage war against a sovereign state; while the other was a looter of defense funds and by so doing, he exposed the nation to external threats. Hence he is traitor against the state.

chaloner:
go nd read u refuse . arrest by 1am? Also executive arm arresting judiciary in dat manner?

Does the law states when someone can be arrested or not?


A security agency that is recognised by the Constitution of the Federal Republic simply executed one its constitutional duty against corruopt judges and not the judiciary.

DSS is not an Executive arm.

SuperS1Panther:


Does the law states when someone can be arrested or not?


A security agency that is recognised by the Constitution of the Federal Republic simply executed one its constitutional duty against corruopt judges and not the judiciary.

DSS is not an Executive arm.

hmnmm so under wat is dss?

I regret supporting buhari, he wants to suffocate the last hope of the common man.

chaloner:
hmnmm so under wat is dss?

DSS is a National Security Agency and not a Executive Arm of Govt.

akins56:
I regret supporting buhari, he wants to suffocate the last hope of the common man.

So you are part of the people that put us in this mess. Didn't you bother to study about him and Hus antecedents before voting for him