The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, revealed, yesterday, that the National Judicial Commission, NJC, asked judges facing allegations of corruption to step down because it was confronted with proof of evidence against some of them.

The judges were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, between October 7 and 8, following which the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and some senior lawyers asked the judges to stop presiding over cases, pending their trial.

Two Supreme Court Justices- Inyang Okoro and Sylvester Ngwuta, were among seven superior court judges affected by the DSS “sting operation”, which allegedly led to the recovery of huge sums of money, including foreign currencies, from their homes.

The two jurists, who had since exited the apex court bench, are currently on administrative bail from the DSS, pending their trial over money laundering charges.

The CJN, who disclosed this while swearing in two new Justices into the Supreme Court bench, yesterday, said the NJC, which previously insisted that the Judges would not step aside as requested by the NBA, changed its position after it was shown “evidence on the ground.”

According to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground.”

He said the decision NJC took after its last meeting, directing all the embattled Judges to desist from further presiding over cases or carrying out any judicial function pending their trial, was borne out of its desire to preserve the independence of the judiciary.

He said: “We proclaimed to the world that any judicial officer that is standing trial will cease to perform judicial functions.

“A common thread that runs through all Judiciaries is that judicial officers are traditionally accorded the highest dignity and respect by all.

‘’This is because Justice is rooted in confidence and where confidence in our Judges is undermined and independence eroded, it is the nation that ultimately suffers most, while true democracy is fatally undermined.

“We must not forget that we operate a constitutional democracy, which clearly prescribes the powers accorded to each organ of the state.

“I, therefore, wish to state without fear of contradiction that the third arm of government will remain resolute in its commitment and resolve to uphold its independence and to adjudicate with utmost fairness and Justice as prescribed in our constitution and the law.”

On the swearing-in of the two new Supreme Court Justices, Amina A. Augie and Ejembi Eko, the CJN said they joined the apex court “at a time when there are a lot of challenges”.

While enjoining the new jurists to abide by the oaths they took and dispense Justice without fear or favour, the CJN, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senate for approving their appointments as recommended by the NJC.

He said: “Now, more than ever, it is important to be firm, honest and steadfast in the discharge of your duties, while striving to emulate the greats of this court by enthroning the rule of law and respect for our courts.

“My lords, ladies and gentlemen, this ceremony takes place against the backdrop of peculiar circumstances for the third arm of the government of our beloved nation.

“It bears reminding that the powers of this court and, indeed, all courts, lie in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.

“The constitution is the ultimate repository of the consent of the people and remains the sovereign mandate that forms the bedrock of an independent judiciary.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/11/confronted-proof-evidence-suspended-judges-cjn/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRK5QJzdTsg

Ghen Ghen

Enough sources and evidences pls.. Lol I dey laugh people supporting corruption in the judiciary

I have read the whole speech as published here and yet did not see where the CJN said they were confronted with any evidence. This headline is dubious to say the least

that's there own cup of coffe

According to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground.”


How exactly does the above statement translate to the NJC been shown proof against the judges? This vanguard headline is misleading

Mr CJN, your own corruption is the sum total of the corruption of all judges under you.

You can quote me but I won't see it cos I only visit a post once.

Young03:
that's there own cup of coffe

Their

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Kill All Corrupt Judges

kcnwaigbo:
I have read the whole speech as published here and yet did not see where the CJN said they were confronted with any evidence. This headline is dubious to say the least

Try and read it one more time

If the evidence tendered was strong and weighty enough to warrant their suspension, why didn't they go all the way to dismissing them

Useless criminals.

Lost all the respect I have for these wig wearing thieves.

Observing........


Waiting for the day EFCC will invite Buratai, Babachir Lawal and Abba Kyari..

Back from a lovely BAN

Please someone should show that corruption loving iPod yoot and his comrades who liked his ignorant comment this:

The CJN, who disclosed this while swearing in two new Justices into the Supreme Court bench, yesterday, said the NJC, which previously insisted that the Judges would not step aside as requested by the NBA, changed its position AFTER IT WAS SHOWN "EVIDENCE ON THE GROUND"

Even though it's coming from their preferred media, they still would toss it aside since they simply cannot but support corruption wherever it exists.

Tufiakwa.

Who did this to you people??

The sudden change of position by NJC tells me there's an evidence presented which they couldn't counter.

SamuelAnyawu:
Observing........


Waiting for the day EFCC will invite Buratai, Babachir Lawal and Abba Kyari..

Back from a lovely BAN

keep waiting or shut up.

yemaldo:

Try and read it one more time

Maybe you will do better by quoting the exact words of the CJN where he made the claim that is in the headline

omenka:
Please someone should show that corruption loving iPod yoot and his comrades who liked his ignorant comment this:

Even though it's coming from their preferred media, they still would toss it aside since they simply cannot but support corruption wherever it exists.

Tufiakwa.

Who did this to you people??

The CJN did not say he was shown " evidence on ground ".That was not what he said.The reporter is putting words into his mouth


according to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground.”


How exactly does these statement imply what the headline is saying? This is mischief at its best

Yet some peeps will come here with their half baked brains screaming MEDIA TRIAL!!! Until we get this ryt......politicians will keep promising us BOREHOLES.......mscheeeeew

kcnwaigbo:
According to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground.”


How exactly does the above statement translate to the NJC been shown proof against the judges? This vanguard headline is misleading

I'll advice you to read it again like you do in a comprehension class and focus more on the paragraphs below :


According to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground.”


The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, revealed, yesterday, that the National Judicial Commission, NJC, asked judges facing allegations of corruption to step down because it was confronted with proof of evidence against some of them.


The CJN, who disclosed this while swearing in two new Justices into the Supreme Court bench, yesterday, said the NJC, which previously insisted that the Judges would not step aside as requested by the NBA, changed its position after it was shown “evidence on the ground.”

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The CJN, who disclosed this while swearing in two new Justices into the Supreme Court bench, yesterday, said the NJC, which previously insisted that the Judges would not step aside as requested by the NBA, changed its position after it was shown “evidence on the ground.”

This is not a quote from the CJN. This is a reporter's dubious interpretation of this

According to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground

If judges are found guilty by the NJC, there are not suspended but rather dismissed!!!!

kcnwaigbo:

[s]The CJN did not say he was shown " evidence on ground ".That was not what he said.The reporter is putting words into his mouth


according to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground.”


How exactly does these statement imply what the headline is saying? This is mischief at its best[/s]

Do you know the meaning of putting a writing in quotation marks in a report?? Do you know the implication of doing so when indeed the alleged author of the statement never said those exact words?? Do you know the meaning of libel. Do you think a reporter could be so dumb as to put what the Chief Justice of Nigeria didn't exactly say in quotation marks??

The portion you are quoting were in quotation marks, and that which I quoted were also in quotation marks, but you want people to believe he didn't say the words I quoted EXPLICITLY. Are you sure you are okay

Oh, let me guess, you were at the occasion when the remarks were made, heard him say the portion you quoted but didn't hear him say he was presented with "evidence on ground".

Some of you are simply too darn ignorant to be engaged.

Have a nice day.

Everytime wailers think they can humiliate the President, they end up getting shamed. Fact is Nigeria hasnt seen this style of leadership in a loong time, such that we have completely forgotten what it means to live corrupt-free and with integrity. When Buhari refused to sign the padded budget, wailers went to town calling him all sorts of names. At the end, it turned out the President was right and justified as members of NA began exposing themselves. Same thing with the raiding of the corrupt judges. Here again, the President's moves have once again been justified. Buhari is indeed God's gift to Nigeria at this time!

kcnwaigbo:


This is not a quote from the CJN. This is a reporter's dubious interpretation of this

According to him, the NJC took the new stand, “following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers based on the evidence on the ground

If judges are found guilty by the NJC, there are not suspended but rather dismissed!!!!

But this has rarely ever happened. The best they do is to ask the judge to retire. Which not surprising since the organisation is led by the same judges who are "brothers" to the accused!

Finally CJN were convinced where are those defending the judges?

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omenka:
Do you know the meaning of putting a writing in quotation marks in a report?? Do you know the implication of doing so when indeed the alleged author of the statement never said those exact words?? Do you know the meaning of libel. Do you think a reporter could be so dumb as to put what the Chief Justice of Nigeria didn't exactly say in quotation marks??

The portion you are quoting were in quotation marks, and that which I quoted were also in quotation marks, but you want people to believe he didn't say the words I quoted EXPLICITLY. Are you sure you are okay

Oh, let me guess, you were at the occasion when the remarks were made, heard him say the portion you quoted but didn't hear him say he was presented with "evidence on ground".

Some of you are simply too darn ignorant to be engaged.

Have a nice day.

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Behave urself, wat is dis nonesense?

Where are those defender of Corruption United and Wailer FC, the like of Dimicheles, ferdinand, Puyol, Pique and Stone? Abeg na Suarez, Messi and Rinaldo dey forward oo...

omenka:
Do you know the meaning of putting a writing in quotation marks in a report?? Do you know the implication of doing so when indeed the alleged author of the statement never said those exact words?? Do you know the meaning of libel. Do you think a reporter could be so dumb as to put what the Chief Justice of Nigeria didn't exactly say in quotation marks??

Some of you are simply too darn ignorant to be engaged.

Have a nice day.

My bro don't waste your time trying to cure the incurable as some of those we engage online are not worth it.

I watched & listened to the CJN yesterday on channels TV 10pm news dishing out all these words akin to press statement.

omenka:
Do you know the meaning of putting a writing in quotation marks in a report?? Do you know the implication of doing so when indeed the alleged author of the statement never said those exact words?? Do you know the meaning of libel. Do you think a reporter could be so dumb as to put what the Chief Justice of Nigeria didn't exactly say in quotation marks??

The portion you are quoting were in quotation marks, and that which I quoted were also in quotation marks, but you want people to believe he didn't say the words I quoted EXPLICITLY. Are you sure you are okay

Oh, let me guess, you were at the occasion when the remarks were made, heard him say the portion you quoted but didn't hear him say he was presented with "evidence on ground".

Some of you are simply too darn ignorant to be engaged.

Have a nice day.

Based on this, show me where a quote that said the njc was shown evidence. Thanks in anticipation. Mods please change this headline...

blackpanda:


But this has rarely ever happened. The best they do is to ask the judge to retire. Which not surprising since the organisation is led by the same judges who are "brothers" to the accused!

It has happened severally the NJC has dismissed lots of judges, the latest in the week the raid happened. If these judges were indicted by the NJC, they would not be on suspension rather they would have been out of the bench by now

Eden007:
Based on this, show me where a quote that said the njc was shown evidence. Thanks in anticipation. Mods please change this headline...

Smh.