by Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja




A supposed plaintiff, Mr. Wilfred Okoli, on Tuesday told an Abuja Federal High Court that he had no knowledge of a suit filed in his name seeking to restrain President Goodluck Jonathan from reinstating the suspended President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami.

The suit is among several pending matters which the Federal Government cited as the reason for its refusal to reinstate Salami, as recommended by the NJC.

The case was listed for mention on Tuesday, but immediately it was called by the court clerk, and the presiding judge, Justice Abdul Kafarati, called the parties in the matter to enter appearances, Okoli got up and denied knowledge of the suit.

He said, ‘’My Lord, I am not aware of this suit; my consent was never sought before it was brought before you.

“I have no knowledge of it, my Lord’’.

The now controversial suit was filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Mr. Amobi Nzelu, on behalf of Okoli.

Interestingly, Okoli is a counsel in Nzelu’s chamber.

The matter could no longer go on after Okoli’s statement.


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http://www.punchng.com/news/plaintiff-disowns-suit-stopping-jonathan-from-reinstating-salami/

After reading this news, I couldn't help but laugh at Nigeria's pathetic Judicial and Executive system. This country is sick to the very core!!!

? What are you trying to say? Expatiate on what led to your conclusion - educate us.

^^^^ why use US? Speak for yourself, as it seems only you don't understand the import of his assertion

It is all part of the GEJ corruption empire to find a way of halting the necessary. It is high time Nigerians wake up and agree that GEJ is so compromised and would only protect the interests of corrupt elites. Can you imagine a plaintiff denying their own case - never heard that one before except in Nigeria , where is the due dilligence from the government said if they have nothing to hide.

Demdem:

These two legal licences should be withdrawn for ridiculing the judiciary

Pronto!!

fyneguy: ^^^^ why use US? Speak for yourself, as it seems only you don't understand the import of his assertion

who says he is speaking for u?