Handicapped Lawyer Says He Was Beaten Up At Presidential Committee Hearing

Posted: November 20, 2012 - 18:30

By SaharaReporters, New York
A handicapped lawyer, Mr. Chinedu Anaje was yesterday beaten up and thrown out of the office of the Chairman of a Presidential Committee on Trade Malpractices. Anaje, a Lagos-based legal practitioner was there to represent Hyundai Nigeria Limited on the invitation of the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The Committee was looking into a petition brought by Primlacks Galvanizing Nigeria Limited against Hyundai Nigeria Ltd. Primlacks had alleged “forgery, betrayal of trust and other trade malpractices” against Hyundai. Mr. Anaje was invited to give his perspective on the allegation.

Saharareporters source said that trouble started when Anaje informed the committee chairman, Mallam Dahiru Ado-Kurawa that the matter under discussion was pending in a competent court of law, and as such it should not be deliberated upon pending court decision. Anaje’s counsel did not go well with the chairman of the committee. “They felt uncomfortable with that,” Mr. Anaje told Saharareporters. “The chairman asked me to leave his office. They wanted to kick me out and then detain my client of which they had no such powers.”

According to Anaje, before he could say jack, three lieutenants of the chairman pounced on him, pushed him down and dragged him out of the office. “One kicked me on the ass,” he said. “One had to hold me by the neck. They tore the button of my shirt. I was on the floor, and they were dragging me.”

Mr. Anaje sustained injuries on his bad leg. He said he would be going to an orthopedic hospital to see a doctor.

Speaking further to Saharareporters about his ordeal, Mr. Anaje said, “I’m actually taking legal action against them. It is uncalled for. It is the height of barbarism.”

Nigeria has a long history of poor treatment of disabled individuals. The Nigerian Disability Bill, an act to enhance the dignity of disabled individuals has been languishing in the National Assembly for years. Most public buildings in Nigeria do not have handicap access.

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Sorry bro......
That's what poor men go through here in Nigeria on a daily basis.

Jst passin na there matter,ntn do me

I can just imagine the pain and humiliation so sad.

Sowi councilor! U no b d first! Pele

God'll surly punish dem for that stupid act.

Is a bity, naija for live

If u are not flogged,u're beaten,if u're not beaten,u will be lynched... So pathetic.

Suing them will not work in Nigeria. You have to hit them where it hurts.

The best thing is to put them to shame by embarrassing them and give them bad publicity. If it was me, I will give an interview to the BBC and put it on YouTube. I assure you within 24 hours, they will issue a grovelling apology plus substantial damages.

U go de speak big english for badt guys.....
Sorry!

Slyp: Is a bity, naija for live

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I wonder wat dis country is truning into may God help us.sorry bros.

Hmmmmmm,u no happy say dem no giv u accidental discharge.u dey dere dey explain,commonnn run go chuuch go dey stay dere dey thank God for your life joor.

THAT IS NIGERIA FOR U, A COUNTRY WHERE EVERYTHING GOES, SORRY GOD WILL AVENGE FOR U. SORRY PLS B4 I GO 8TH TO COMMENT THANK GOD AM TOP UNDER TOP 10, SEUN PLEASE SEND MY PRIZE TO MY GTB ACCT 20122012012 HOPE THE MONEY HAS GONE UP TO 1M£.

Sorweeee

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Can you imagine, barbaric and uncivil people who call themselves a Presidential Committee! What a shame!

THAT IS NIGERIA FOR U, A COUNTRY WHERE EVERYTHING GOES, SORRY GOD WILL AVENGE FOR U. SORRY PLS B4 I GO 8TH TO COMMENT THANK GOD AM UNDER TOP 10, SEUN PLEASE SEND MY PRIZE TO MY GTB ACCT 20122012012 HOPE THE MONEY HAS GONE UP TO 1M£.

Its not new o, na only president and his committee na dem get power in dis country.

The man should be removed of his position immediately + N100million damages awarded to the victim. What kind of behavior is this?

this is babarism, and evil

Still can't believe is true, I'm just thinking of the future of this nation. Called Nigeria..........God save us al

haba

Forget abt court cos there's no hope 4 d poor man in court in dis country. Now go 2 ur village, meet d babalawo, get d stuff frm him, then com bak and do it as d babalawo instructed u. An instant result is ur hope.

NBA should take the case up.

REVOLUTION! REVOLUTION!! REVOLUTION!!!

That's what we need in this godforsaken country.

a wise one doesnt conclude on a judgement without hearing both parties out.

Arsenal 0 montepellier 0....have u heard? Juve defeated chelsea by 3nil yesterday...wetin conchan me wit naija problem

k2039: He knows the law,He should sue them for damages

abi damages on d already damagd leg

If the story is as posted (we expect a rebutal from Mr. Chairman but as we all know, "Presidential people" dont have time to discuss or clear their name, they are already "cleared" from above! )

It is very sad, if indeed true!

When a matter is before Court, all discussions/ opinion or deliberation about it are suspended to avoid a situation where one is in CONTEMPT OF COURT!

That is what the Lawyer allegedly pointed out but Mr. Chairman must be oozing with "power" and felt slighted!


"Big Men" dont respect the law, in NAija. Thats a FACT!
But the Court officers themselves are their own worst enemies.
They have turned the court/justice to "cash and carry" and that is why no one (especially the paymasters!) respect them .

Lastpage!

Oga barister, the onli handicap u have/had was ur wallet...or should i say bank account. U probally pissd off d 'BIG MAN' wit ur legal grammatical aerobatics! Next time learn to grovel. And by d way, sori n take heart!