CCT set to arraign ex-Governors, Ministers as Judge demands extra security

November 7, 2015



The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, has applied for extra security.

This was contained in a letter he sent to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud.

The request was said to be sequel to the increasing number of sensitive cases involving politically exposed persons before the tribunal, The Nation reports.

It was learnt that the application of Umar may be referred to both the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for necessary action.

Umar’s mobile lines had come under intense pressure, leading to call restrictions.

The judge was also said to have restricted his movement to his office and home in order to stave off influence.

A source told the newspaper that “The CCT judge has asked for security beef up in CCT, Umar’s office, home and around his family.

“The application has been submitted to the CJN for necessary contact with appropriate security agencies.

“I think the letter was just a pre-emptive step to guarantee adequate security for the judge in view of the increasing number of sensitive matters at the tribunal.

“Security agencies will debrief Umar on what he wants before taking action. What is certain is that there will be enhanced protection for him.

“The state will not ignore the request from the CCT chairman.”

However, more former governors and ministers will be arraigned before the CCT any moment from now.

“A sizable number of former office holders who refused, padded or hid their assets will be arraigned soon,” The Nation quoted its source.

“The Code of Conduct Bureau has gone far in recommending these former office holders for trial and the signing of the necessary warrant is being awaited.

“As soon as the warrant is signed, we will release the names of those affected. But we do not want to prejudice the ongoing process.”

The constitution says: “Subject to the provision of this Constitution, every public officer shall within three months after the coming into force of this Code of Conduct or immediately after taking office and thereafter (a) at the end of every four years; and (b) at the end of his term of office, submit to the Code of Conduct Bureau a written declaration of all his properties, assets, and liabilities and those of his unmarried children under the age of eighteen years.

“The Bureau shall have power to receive declaration by public officers made under paragraph 12 of part 1 of the Fifth Schedule to this Constitution.

“Examine the declarations in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Conduct or any law.

“Retain custody of such declarations and make them available for inspection by any citizen of Nigeria on such terms and conditions as the National Assembly may prescribe.

“Ensure compliance with and, where appropriate, enforce the provisions of the Code of Conduct or any law relating thereto.

“Any statement in such declaration that is found to be false by any authority or person authorized in that behalf to verify it shall be deemed to be a breach of this Code.

“Any property or assets acquired by a public officer after any declaration required under this Constitution and which is not fairly attributable to income, gift, or loan approved by this Code shall be deemed to have been acquired in breach of this Code unless the contrary is proved.

“Receive complaints about non-compliance with or breach of the Provisions of the Code of Conduct or any law in relation thereto. Investigate the complaint and, where appropriate, refer such matters to the Code of Conduct Tribunal.”

Source: http://dailypost.ng/2015/11/07/cct-set-to-arraign-ex-governors-ministers-as-judge-demands-extra-security/
Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/conduct-tribunal-judge-seeks-extra-security/

Nigeria is about to go inflame, corruption is in trouble, the masses are watching in 6D awaiting the conviction of the those regarded as being doggedly invincible.

Why I come dey hear that "24" big clock ticking sound as I dey read this thread? Or is time running out for some of our "LOOTER vandrosses" in power?

Watching to see how this would turn out. ...


Busy days ahead for news journalist

This is very smart of him

This is a case of hanging the bone on the dog's neck; there would be no excuse for anything to happen to it. I wonder if this kind of precautions should not have been taken by previous judges or even anybody that wants to stand for justice. I mean why would I not shout out for extra security in a case like this? You'll see that other judges would follow this path soon. Even if "papa" no wan talk, him wife go shout "baba Gbenga ma ko ti e ba mi o (don't put me into trouble), please let me tell everybody"

A bold Jugde I must say