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Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by odiks: 7:43pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Twenty Senior Advocates of Nigeria, under the aegis of The Justice Reform Project, have described the corruption allegations against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, as “a manifestation of deeper malaise” in the nation’s judiciary. The SANs, who said they were deeply embarrassed by the Onnoghen saga, said it pointed to the need for urgent reforms in the judiciary. They admitted that there were cases of litigants and lawyers procuring court judgements and orders, saying the spate of conflicting judgements being churned by judges is one proof of the corruption and incompetence in the system. As a result of the rot, the SANs noted with regret, that unlike in the past, judgements from Nigerian courts were no longer being cited with approval in foreign courts. From the composition of the National Judicial Council, to the process of appointing judges, to the criteria for the award of the SAN rank and others, the SANs said the system needed to be reformed. They said these in a statement on Saturday, which they jointly signed. Those who signed the statement are Mr Ebun Sofunde, Mr Kayode Sofola, Kola Awodein, Ademola Akinrele, Dr Eyimofe Atake, Mrs Olufunke Adekoya, Oluwafemi Atoyebi, Mr Yemi Candide-Johnson, Olasupo Shasore, Dr Babatunde Ajibade, Osaro Eghobamien, and Mr Babatunde Fagbohunlu. Others are Mr Wemimo Ogunde, Mr Jibrin Okutepa, Mr Olumide Sofowora, Prof Ernest Ojukwu, Mr Olatunde Adejuyigbe, Dr Adewale Olawoyin, Mr Adeniyi Adegbonmire, and Mr Oyesoji Oyeleke. The group said, “Certain facts are hardly contestable.There is a widespread perception that there is corruption in the judiciary and this perception is supported by anecdotal evidence. “Unscrupulous litigants and some complicit lawyers, including some Senior Advocates, procure judgments and orders by corrupt means. It is also beyond dispute that the system for self-regulation in the judiciary and the legal profession has failed. Lack of transparency and a depreciation of the basic ethos of governance in the processes and procedures of the relevant institutions lies at the very heart of the challenges that the Bench and the Bar are currently facing.” The SANs declared their resolve to engage with other stakeholders in the judiciary towards reforming the system. https://punchng.com/onnoghens-trial-proof-of-deeper-rot-in-judiciary-sans/ 57 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by rusher14: 7:48pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Some think judicial corruption is acceptable. Ask PaChuwudi44 and SalamRushdie. 113 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Ebimor96: 8:38pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Those who signed the statement are Mr Ebun Sofunde, Mr Kayode Sofola, Kola Awodein, Ademola Akinrele, Dr Eyimofe Atake, Mrs Olufunke Adekoya, Oluwafemi Atoyebi, Mr Yemi Candide-Johnson, Olasupo Shasore, Dr Babatunde Ajibade, Osaro Eghobamien, and Mr Babatunde Fagbohunlu. Others are Mr Wemimo Ogunde, Mr Jibrin Okutepa, Mr Olumide Sofowora, Prof Ernest Ojukwu, Mr Olatunde Adejuyigbe, Dr Adewale Olawoyin, Mr Adeniyi Adegbonmire, and Mr Oyesoji Oyeleke. DID ANYONE NOTICED THAT THE SO CALLED SANS ARE ALL AFONJA LAWYERS UNDER TINUBU'S PAYROLL? 32 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Ebimor96: 8:38pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Afonja lawyers put together by Tinubu to further Buhari's political interests. 12 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by princeade86(m): 8:39pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
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Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by nurex01(m): 8:39pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Nigeria has turned upside down. 5 Likes |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Ebimor96: 8:39pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by nurex01(m): 8:39pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Nigeria has turned upside down. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by martineverest(m): 8:39pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
democracy is intact when legislative and executive arms are corrupt...but democracy dies when judiciary is totally corrupt 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by bedspread: 8:40pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
How do we do away with these Bet9ja people here? 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Micahd11(m): 8:40pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Corruption everywhere 5 Likes |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Nobody: 8:40pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
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Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Sheriman(m): 8:41pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Every Sector in Nigeria is Super Rots 3 Likes |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by bedspread: 8:41pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
MrJunior017:you can still type.. well done 15 Likes |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Nobody: 8:41pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
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Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by MrMcJay(m): 8:41pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Onnoghen is past tense. 19 Likes |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by BenzEne1(m): 8:41pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Mr Jubril Okutepa. I love the way he explains the law. Well Onnoghen has him self to blame last last. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Nobody: 8:42pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
odiks: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by alhassanyusuf29(m): 8:42pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
But a nyamuri flat.head who is yet to write his WAEC will disagree with u guys Sir 48 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by JubrinElSudan: 8:43pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Does anything work in this country? 1 Like |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by helinues: 8:43pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
I swear Onnoghen is not smart. Winning FG in any part of the world is less than 7% 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Guzel: 8:43pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
When I saw prof Ernest ojukwu, I realized the kind of wigs that spoke. Its unfortunate that corrupt Usoro outshined them with vote buying during the last NBA election 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by MrJunior017(m): 8:44pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
bedspread:. .. Had an accident with one hand which almost piecesed 1 Like |
Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by earthsync(f): 8:44pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
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Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by Sweetcollins: 8:45pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
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Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by KingOfAllIgbos: 8:45pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
"Rule number 1 : Never be supported by a Chest-beater. You will lose" Sir Floyd Mayweather, 1887 34 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Onnoghen’s Trial, Proof Of Deeper Rot In Judiciary – SANs by jaxxy(m): 8:46pm On Feb 02, 2019 |
Yes true bt it’s not limited to the judiciary only. The executive and the legislative are well involved. Bt the case of onnoghen was not a sincere fight against corruption bt politics. I dare say the Rot in the executive is worse. 3 Likes |
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