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Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by DickDastardly(m): 11:48am On Mar 19, 2016 |
The claim, Thursday, by a judge of the Federal High Court, Okon Abang, that he and the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, may not be classmates, is false, checks by PREMIUM TIMES have shown. Justice Abang had, during a hearing of the case between Mr. Metuh and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, rejected claims by Mr. Metuh’s lawyers that he and the PDP spokesman were classmates at the Nigerian Law School. A counsel to Mr. Metuh, Emeka Etiaba, had written to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Ibrahim Auta, demanding that the corruption case be withdrawn from Mr. Abang and assigned to another judge. In the petition, Mr. Etiaba said Mr. Metuh feared he might not get justice from Mr. Abang, being a former classmate and based on what he knew as the judge’s position on the matter and himself. The lawyer said the PDP spokesperson informed his legal team that sometime late last year, when he met the judge at an occasion at the Le Meridian Hotel, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, “he was baffled at Justice Abang’s views and when eventually the charge against him was assigned to his court this January, (a few weeks later), he got worried because he feared that he may not get justice in his court.” Justice Okon Abang Justice Okon Abang Speaking on the letter, Justice Abang told the team of lawyers before him that “are you aware that after eight witnesses were called by the prosecution, and the court gave its ruling on an application of no-case submission by the defence, that Mr. Emeka Etiaba wrote the registrar to the Chief Justice of the Court, asking that this case be transferred to another judge?”. According to the judge, the reason given by Mr. Etiaba for the request of transfer of the case was that he (the judge) gave certain interlocutory judgements in favour of the prosecution, and that he (Mr. Abang) was Mr. Metuh’s former classmate. Justice Abang added, “I am not aware that the first defendant was my classmate, he said he is my classmate.” However, checks by PREMIUM TIMES showed that both Messrs. Metuh and Abang were called to the Bar on the same day and were both members of the Nigerian Law School class of 1988. Mr. Metuh’s call-to-bar certificate showed that he was called to the Nigerian Bar on November 3, 1988. Also, the profile of Justice Abang, as posted on the website of the Federal High Court indicated that he was called to the bar on November 3, 1988. As at 1988, there was only one law school in Nigeria, located in Victoria Island, Lagos. All lawyers seeking to practice law in Nigeria at that time attended the school. The controversy over whether the judge and Mr. Metuh were classmates did not come up suddenly in open court. A petition was sent to the Chief Judge, through which that claim was made. The petition was brought to the judge’s attention. Some lawyers told PREMIUM TIMES that Justice Abang should have made enquiry to determine if indeed Mr. Metuh was his classmate before raising the matter in open court. “He had time and opportunity to crosscheck the claim before the court hearing,” one lawyer said. “He cannot be excused for saying he was not aware he was classmate of the PDP spokesman.” Justice Abang however denied he had been biased against Mr. Metuh, saying the court approved three adjournments at the request of the defence. He also denied the claim that Mr. Metuh was denied copies of the court’s ruling. “The secretary will type and the court will proofread about four times,” said Justice Abang, explaining why copies of a ruling he gave was not ready before Thursday for both parties. Mr. Abang said despite the “unprofessional” conduct of Mr. Etiaba, he would abide by the directives from the National Judicial Council which directs judges in such circumstances to continue to handle cases until the chief judge takes a decision on such petitions. He therefore adjourned the case to March 23, 2016. Source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/200402-fact-check-contrary-judges-claims-checks-show-justice-abang-olisa-metuh-classmates.html |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by DickDastardly(m): 11:49am On Mar 19, 2016 |
Justice Okon Liar Abang Mohammed 22 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by McCarlito(m): 11:58am On Mar 19, 2016 |
I don't see any lawyer or politician making heaven 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by rusher14: 12:13pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Having been called to the bar same time from the same and only existing law school does not exclude Metuh from being tried by same Judge. We cannot go shopping for judges based on the fact that we are of the same faith, live in the same local government or share same birth date. If a case of prejudice was being considered it should have emanated from the prosecution and should have been raised much earlier. Learned colleagues are not exempt from trying each other. Metuh face your trial. 66 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Flexherbal(m): 12:15pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Everybody has a right to fair hearing 4 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Sunnynwa: 12:18pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
rusher14: He doesn't have confidence in Justice Abang. 15 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Nobody: 12:23pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
So, criminal get right to complain? It shows he has been a bad guy from the time immemorial, ordinarily he ought to be happy that his mat is handling his case. Metuh metuh, how far na? Why you nor dey release press statements again? 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Nobody: 12:23pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Justice Abang should be prosecuted for lying. Metuh is not a small fly that even your classmates then who are friends to both Metuh and Abang wont lnow. I may not recall all my clasmates today but i can tell you that the Duccessful ones today cant pass my notice. Success is not in hidden 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Businessideas: 12:27pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Sunnynwa:After Justice Abang adjourned the case three times at the defendant's request?I think the judiciary is being humiliated by same people who's daily living depends on the judiciary. In natural justice, you seek and grab every opportunity to make your defence and prove your innocence, Is it that these people don't have any innocence to prove? 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by rusher14: 12:30pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Sunnynwa: Metuh would only have confidence in his wife unfortunately she's not a judge. 25 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by modath(f): 12:32pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Metuh & his lawyers are just trying to shop for a Judge that is pliable & easily manipulated.. Seems every attempt to coerce this Judge hasn't worked so far & being that cases can't be tied up forever, hence the rigmarole! Why is Nurse so afraid of opening his defence If he isn't culpable? 18 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Nobody: 12:37pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
rusher14:you know nothing about law 5 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Realdeals(m): 12:38pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Metuh the storyteller |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Tunami(m): 12:45pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
ko kan mi. |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by agabusta: 12:54pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
BADNEAT: Why not tell us what you know about 'Law' and how it relates to the issue?? 17 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by OrlandoOwoh(m): 1:09pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
If the Nigerian Law School in Victoria Island, Lagos was the only in Nigeria as at 1988, and with over 15 universities producing law graduates, how would the judge have known that Nurse Metuh was his classmate? 36 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Sunnynwa: 1:12pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Businessideas: Do you know when the defendant wrote the said letter? |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by anonimi: 1:17pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
modath: Are you suggesting that Sanusi, whom our Vacant Pastor (VP) arranged court protection from probe is CULPABLE barcanista: [size=14pt]The FRCN’s report on Sanusi[/size] [img]https://www.nairaland.com/download/660265[/img] The decision to suspend the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Sanusi Lamido was based on a report of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria dated June 7, 2013. The report was made after a review of Sanusi’s response to the query issued to him by the President over the apex bank’s financial statement of 2012. His response was dated May 20, 2013. According to a copy of the report obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the council indicates that the explanation provided by the suspended CBN governor is “a clear display of incompetence, nonchalance, fraud, wastefulness, and abuse of due process and deliberate efforts to misrepresent facts on the part of the leadership of the CBN.” The council advised the President to exercise the powers conferred on him by Section 11(2)(f) of the CBN Act 2007 or invoke Section 11(2)(c) of the said Act “and cause the governor and the deputy governors to cease from holding office in the CBN.” The report read: The particulars of the infractions against Sanusi are: Persistent refusal and/or negligence to comply with the Public Procurement Act in the procurement practices of the Central Bank of Nigeria. (A) By virtue of Section 15 (1)(a) of the Public Procurement Act, the provisions of the Act are expected to comply to ‘all procurement of goods, works and services carried out by the Federal Government of Nigeria and all procurement entities.’ This definition clearly includes the Central Bank of Nigeria. (B) It is however regrettable that the Central Bank of Nigeria, under his leadership, has refused and/or neglected to comply with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act (PPA). You will recall that one of the primary reasons for the enactment of the PPA was the need to promote transparency, competitiveness, cost of effectiveness and professionalism in the public sector procurement system. More from: http://www.punchng.com/news/the-frcns-report-on-sanusi/ 3 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by jamesbanjo(m): 1:33pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Amd so!!!?? Hw dat 1 take concern me |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Hackerjay(m): 1:36pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Ehn ehn... And so fvckin what... Dats how my trusted secondary school classmate was fooling around with my side-chick... Trust me now... 1 Like |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by demarc001: 1:36pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Metuh again! 1 Like |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by emydot(m): 1:37pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
How does that reduce the price of garri/petrol in the market?? 2 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Ayoswit(f): 1:38pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
I, me, myself and Aisha Buhari are classmates |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by blackpanda: 1:39pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
This is both ridiculous and silly. Is Metuh then saying that he can not be tried by any judge that was called in 1988 The defence keeps looking for ways to frustrate the case to no avail. There is no evidence that the duo ever crossed parts in law school. Law school graduates thousands of lawyers every year. Unless Metuh can show any personal prior relationship with the judge, this allegation is baseless! 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by gab264(m): 1:39pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
I LOVE IT WHEN IT GOT MESSIER LIKE THIS....... |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by opalu: 1:42pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by seunlayi(m): 1:42pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Expo 2 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Hillzy(m): 1:47pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Olisa ur class mate na ur padi na y u come dey fear, there is notin to be afraid of mr metuh unless u have somtin up ur sleeve 1 Like |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by DrObum(m): 1:49pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Etiaba smart shaaa E pain that judge! |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by Kay17: 1:50pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
Sunnynwa: If criminals had their way, they wouldn't have confidence in any judge presiding over their case 4 Likes |
Re: Justice Abang And Olisa Metuh Were Classmates - Premium Times by truthspeaks: 1:52pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
So judge too de lie 1 Like |
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