ganye1:
As usual they are using technicalities to avoid doing the right thing. It is weird for a judge facing such weighty allegations of corruption to continue presiding over cases. Decency demands that they step aside until they clear their named.

...but decency does not demand that amechi and buhari should step aside until the accusations against them by the judges are cleared, abi? Why are you such a hypocrite?

Martins301:


Are you aware that the DSS had been filing such complaints in the past and the highest punishment they were receiving is recommendation for retirement WITH FULL BENEFITS. Please ehn I have lost hope in the youths of this country. I won't spend time debating this issue with you. You are free to keep hiding behind our useless constitution to defend thieves.

So the executive should arm twist the judiciary by telling them how to punish its members abi? The NJC is independent, and its recommendations and actions is what should be in the overall interest of Nigeria. You can't remove a speck in your neighbor's eyes without removing the log in your own eyes first. The executive should deal with its own members accused of corruption one way or the other. Names have been paraded in recent months without anyone being suspended, e.g. Amaechi, Buratai, Dambazzau, Kyari, Mamnan Daura even EFCC was reported to have complained about DSS earlier in the year, yet no action. These are the few we even know about. Many more acts of corruption are certainly taking place as we speak in the executive, as Osinbajo said every govt institution is corrupt. It's sad, but it is what it is.

sabdaz:


Well, so unfortunate but that's called collateral damage. We actually need dictatorship for a while. If police raids a place and take away everyone there even if there are innocent people amongst those taken away. Of they will release them, they will collect bribes. So, let's just pray we shouldn't be among the innocents.

No, we dont need dictatorship. That is not the way to build a decent and just society.

sabdaz:
Every Oct 1st should be d day we should be mourning and blaming the British Colonial masters that freed Nigeria as a nation. Now we are too old, too large, to be adopted. Some will say democracy is the best. No be human beings design this constitution. Think about it, is military a bad idea here coz as far as I'm concerned, as long as power keep changing hands in this democratic era, na same same. Even if the head has good intentions just like Buhari. Make the world support am for 2 months as a dictator

When he came as a dictator exactly how much did he achieve and what was the status of the economy under his watch? Is it the deliberate refusal to accept an acquittal granted even by the kangaroo tribunal he set up, still ordering a retrial rejecting yet another acquittal and still imprisoning the one victim? Or throwing a figure head vice president of a government he overthrew into maximum prison while leaving the president who is the actual power and influence in the comfort of his home in the name of 'house arrest'? Or is it formulating laws and trying 'offenders' retrospectively? Are these the kind of things u are supporting his brand of dictatorship for? Think well o! Cos in that time military officers will round up anyone they please and u might be one probably picked up for just being at a place or looking like someone...there will be no 'democratic rule of law' to quote and enforce, human rights long dead!

kahal29:
I see Danger ahead.... Since NJC has constituted itself to another arm of Government I see a situation where PMB will refuse to forward the name of the next CJN they submitted to him to the Senate and ask NJC to send it to the Senate directly since they are now an arm of government. This would mean that by the time the present CJN Retires on the 10th of November we won't have a replacement and nobody to chair the NJC.

........ NJC did not just constitute itself as an arm of government, it has always been one.... They are the judiciary remember?.... Guess you do

So much for the nation , economy down , executive and judiciary disorganised , legislatures padding since 1800, corruption allegations, arrests here and there and no single conviction ..who says this govt is stable and doing well ? Absolutely this is a failed govt ..even a govt that is doing cleansing can't be as unstable as this govt ..

This country is filled with hypocrites.

Let's us look at this matter Wholistically.

Justice Umar of the Code of Conduct Tribunal has been petitioned but DSS and EFCC refused to do anything but the Presidency gave permission to DSS to abuse judges in such a fashion.

This can only be because the Code of Conduct Tribunal as an administrative court is not under the judiciary but the executive and is answerable to the executive only via office of Secretay General of the Federation.

Even Justice Ademola that has no petition against him by DSS, disqualified himself from sitting over DSS cases because of the way he was arrested.

Justice Umar who allegedly had a case withy EFCC is still sitting in court over a matter prosecuted by EFCC and nobody is talking about that.

When will Some Nigerians ever learn. Na waoooh!! Tufiakwa for zombies them.

NBA has been compromised and fully padded by the executive.

Long live the NJC and may God make their hand strong.

ganye1:
As usual they are using technicalities to avoid doing the right thing. It is weird for a judge facing such weighty allegations of corruption to continue presiding over cases. Decency demands that they step aside until they clear their named.

If we should go by what you are saying Amaechi should not even be a minister. Saraki never did step down when he was facing trial under CCT, Amaechi has not been asked to step down, then why should the judges own be different.

AirFireEarthH20:
NBA has been bribed by the executive. I'm very happy that NJC has refused to be intimidated.

Imagine the impunity of SSS to disgrace Justices of the Supreme Court just because they refused the biddings of Amaechi and his oga to rule in their favour.

They have used propaganda and lies to brainwashed the gullibles that only legislature and judiciary are corrupt but executive saints. If Lizard Amaechi and his oga are not suspended, no judge esp those of the Supreme Court Should be suspended. Nonsense

Thanks. Am wondering why majority of Nigerian have suddenly become blind even when every thing about government is forcing backward to about 15 years and every thing that has grown abi develeped will fall back. The worst is the hate, distrust, tribal war etc. that has been introduced and increased by this Buhari's government is not seen. In organised and well structured societies, every Nigerians would have asked these judges to step down believing that the tovernment is place is trustworth, but I will be the last person to support this move because this is the worst of governments that heavily depend on lies and propaganda. If those judges make that mistake of stepping aside, they will never believe what Buhari will do to them. When the DSS invaded their residence and dropped even the cheapest of corrency, the Rupe, Indian currency that is worst than the toilet paper, all in an effort to support their lies should not be givening that opportunity. If Buhari DSS has confined the so call dropped monies to Dallars, Pounds and Naira alone, it would have been looked at and acceptable to 25% true, instead, because of the devilish and wicked motive, they include the most valueless currency like Rupe. NJC should desregard the so called NBA and ask the Judges not to step aside. That will be suicidal. Nonsense government.

freeze001:


No, you are wrong. The DSS has never filed any complaints against the Supreme Court judges and Justices Ademola and DImgba of the FHC. Furthermore, they are not all compulsorily retired some are dismissed and further recommended for prosecution as was done for the former CJ of Enugu and Auta of Kano. Again, it must be made clear that the the moment an erring or corrupt judge is eased out of the system by whatever means, he is open to prosecution so nothing has ever stopped ant prosecutorial agency from bringing charges against those retired with full benefits according to you. You should now ask why the FG never prosecuted all the judges that have been dismissed from the inception of the NJC.

Once more thing, it is completely outside the statutory mandate of the DSS to be involved with this kind of matters with public officers so that bit of illegality sticks like a sore thumb and should not be swept under the carpet or disregarded merely as a means to an end.

I agree with u. And furthermore, it's important for NJC to take that stand on this in other to clearly show their total autonomy from the executive arm of government. This is how democracy works. The rule of law must be followed. I remember way back in school, the reason for the existence of the rule of law is to curb arbitrary rule. Buhari is going to fail woefully in his corruption fight if he continues this way. Already he has shown him self that his fight against corruption is vindicative and selective. Already in 2 occasions, state governors have had to step in to prevent what is perceived as unlawful arrest. In the case of FFK' s wife it was so glaring. They still went ahead to rearrest him again. hmmmmm someone need to talk to d president and talk to him fast. Nigeria is slowly degenerating. U can't undermine d other arms of government and think u can successfully rule in a democracy. U can't trample on d same constitution dat put u in power and think u will hold on to it. The truth is BUHARI CAN'T SUCCESSFULLY FIGHT CORRUPTION WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THE JUDICIARY. that is if he fight against corruption is sincre

kahal29:
I see Danger ahead.... Since NJC has constituted itself to another arm of Government I see a situation where PMB will refuse to forward the name of the next CJN they submitted to him to the Senate and ask NJC to send it to the Senate directly since they are now an arm of government. This would mean that by the time the present CJN Retires on the 10th of November we won't have a replacement and nobody to chair the NJC.

Then we will know it is the intention of Buhari all this while to stop the new cjn because he is from the south. Maybe it is what you also want?

kcnwaigbo:

Good intentions? Trying to subvert popular electoral will through coercion of the judiciary is a good intention?

Lol Like a popular saying "The way to Hell is paved with good intentions "

ganye1:
As usual they are using technicalities to avoid doing the right thing. It is weird for a judge facing such weighty allegations of corruption to continue presiding over cases. Decency demands that they step aside until they clear their named.

As a matter of fact, it is bizzare! NBA is right in this regard. Those Judges should do the honourable thing and step aside in the interim pending conclusion of the case against them.

richidinho:
As if all the allegations against Kyari, Amaechi, Dogara Sarki, Dambazzau, Burantashi and Fashola are baseless

When are they steping aside for thorough investigations?

Very true

AirFireEarthH20:
NBA has been bribed by the executive. I'm very happy that NJC has refused to be intimidated.

Imagine the impunity of SSS to disgrace Justices of the Supreme Court just because they refused the biddings of Amaechi and his oga to rule in their favour.

They have used propaganda and lies to brainwashed the gullibles that only legislature and judiciary are corrupt but executive saints. If Lizard Amaechi and his oga are not suspended, no judge esp those of the Supreme Court Should be suspended. Nonsense

Very true

kahal29:
I see Danger ahead.... Since NJC has constituted itself to another arm of Government I see a situation where PMB will refuse to forward the name of the next CJN they submitted to him to the Senate and ask NJC to send it to the Senate directly since they are now an arm of government. This would mean that by the time the present CJN Retires on the 10th of November we won't have a replacement and nobody to chair the NJC.

3 things are involved here - It is either you didn't take Government in secondary school or you had a dumb Government teacher or still, you never opened your Government textbook!!! There are 3 arms of government as specified by the laws of the land. Even kids in Pry 2 know this.

I know they are so corrupt and will never do that or else can of worn will me open.

NgcoboP:

this government should purge itself first. governance and corruption fighting is beyond PDP campaign funds or planting evidence in the home of the honourable judges

Which purging itself do you want it to do when it is doing exactly that. The fight against corruption is not going to be successful unless the corruption in the judiciary is dealt with.

jblackbell:

If we should go by what you are saying Amaechi should not even be a minister. Saraki never did step down when he was facing trial under CCT, Amaechi has not been asked to step down, then why should the judges own be different.

Their case is different because they are the ones who preside over cases.

They want to bring the judges and two justice of supreme court down in other for Apc to have there way in controlling the third arms of Government after having succeeded to take over legislature. Shame to Apc and coward NBA

Charly68:
Ok we shall see how this drama will end. The NJC will be happy when they see their learned lordships in handcuffs being led to prison. Better they wake up now to do the needful. The people they are trying to protect has messed up their integrity on political meddlesomeness . The cash found in their homes give room for suspicion . Let them begin to quote the law in the face of Buhari's desperation to sanitise Nigeria's mess.

Who will lead them to prison? Who will sit over the matter? Unfortunately for Buhari, we are not under a military regime where he would have used decrees to take away jurisdiction from the courts just like he did in 1984 using decrees 2, 4 etc.
Under the 1999 constitution, the courts have the final say on who is guilty or not guilty. Buhari and his uneducated supporters will have to live with it.

ganye1:

Which purging itself do you want it to do when it is doing exactly that. The fight against corruption is not going to be successful unless the corruption in the judiciary is dealt with.

Please stop all this noise making because we all know that Buhari is not interested in fighting any corruption. He is simply involved in a chain of illegal acts just to destroy the opposition against 2019. Media trial is not what fight against corruption is. Buhari has not been able to secure one single conviction despite all the noise being made. The judiciary is no less corrupt than the executive and legislative arm of government. If Buhari and the APC truly want to fight corruption, they should constructively engage the NA to bring about a change in our laws. We would need to amend the evidence act such as the burden of proof will now rest on the accused. We would also need to have a rigid asset forfeiture law which allows the government to seize whatever asset traced to any individual is and when that individual is unable to proof that such an asset was legitimately acquired. If Buhari was to pursue such laws, who do you think the biggest victims would be? Can the likes of Buhari, Tinubu, Fashola, Amaechi, Obasanjo, IBB, Abdusalam, Buratai, Dambazau etc truly prove that 80% of what they have today were legitimate earnings? So, stop coming here to exhibit self righteous hypocrisy because we all know that Buhari is not interested in fighting corruption. He is only trying to destroy the opposition against 2019 elections and he will surely fail by the special grace of God.

Who's the NBA president? Buhari brother. Thank God the legislature is not a rubber stamp. NBA kill the judiciary e no concern me. Buhari has certificate issue he is still forming holy holy. A beg pack well

Do u av to put politics in everything? Or u did not read through the write up, judiciary is and still remain an independent body. Pls do not allow sentiment and hatred to turn u into something else

How can a sane mind say these judges to step down till their cases ar dispensed? I just cant stop laughing. If its in a sane clime where things re done properly, i wud v agreed but not in Naija. Unlike what happened in Ghana where d judges were caught red-handed in d act of bribery n with enough evidence they were removed frm d bench. But can that b saif of d situation in Nigeria? No. If these judges are asked to step aside, for how long, 1,2,5 or ten yrs before their cases re dispensed knowin d snail like nature of our court cases?

Dinobi77:
How can a sane mind say these judges to step down till their cases ar dispensed? I just cant stop laughing. If its in a sane clime where things re done properly, i wud v agreed but not in Naija. Unlike what happened in Ghana where d judges were caught red-handed in d act of bribery n with enough evidence they were removed frm d bench. But can that b saif of d situation in Nigeria? No. If these judges are asked to step aside, for how long, 1,2,5 or ten yrs before their cases re dispensed knowin d snail like nature of our court cases?

Ask the Northern Bar Association president

ogene007:

Please stop all this noise making because we all know that Buhari is not interested in fighting any corruption. He is simply involved in a chain of illegal acts just to destroy the opposition against 2019. Media trial is not what fight against corruption is. Buhari has not been able to secure one single conviction despite all the noise being made. The judiciary is no less corrupt than the executive and legislative arm of government. If Buhari and the APC truly want to fight corruption, they should constructively engage the NA to bring about a change in our laws. We would need to amend the evidence act such as the burden of proof will now rest on the accused. We would also need to have a rigid asset forfeiture law which allows the government to seize whatever asset traced to any individual is and when that individual is unable to proof that such an asset was legitimately acquired. If Buhari was to pursue such laws, who do you think the biggest victims would be? Can the likes of Buhari, Tinubu, Fashola, Amaechi, Obasanjo, IBB, Abdusalam, Buratai, Dambazau etc truly prove that 80% of what they have today were legitimate earnings? So, stop coming here to exhibit self righteous hypocrisy because we all know that Buhari is not interested in fighting corruption. He is only trying to destroy the opposition against 2019 elections and he will surely fail by the special grace of God.

How can the government secure conviction when the judiciary is full of corrupt judges? The fight against corruption by the present government is not perfect but surely it is a right step in the right direction.

kahal29:


Pls kcnwaigbo, NJC does not represent and is not an arm of government. Am surprised you are saying this.... NJC is an Executive body. Precisely, The National Judicial Council (NJC), is an executive body established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in accordance with the provisions of Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution. It's work is to protect the independence of the judiciary but that does not make it an arm of government rather it protects an Arm of government which is the judiciary.

http://www.njcgov.org/aboutus/aboutusprofile

Like I said earlier, it is one of the Federal Executive Bodies created by virtue of Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Others include:

(a) Code of Conduct Bureau;
(b) Council of State;
(c) Federal Character Commission;
(d) Federal Civil Service Commission;
(e) Federal Judicial Service Commission;
(f) Independent National Electoral Commission;
(g) National Defence Council;
(h) National Economic Council;
(i) National Population Commission;
(j) National Security Council;
(k) Nigeria Police Council;
(l) Police Service Commission; and
(m) Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. copied from 1999 constitution.

http://publicdata.ng/constitution1999/chapter-vi-part-i-b-establishment-of-certain-federal-executive-bodies/

http://www.waado.org/nigerdelta/documents/ConstitutionalMatters/1999Constitution/ThirdSchedule.html

bruh pls stop confusing yourself. the NJC is the central body representing the collective power and independence of the judiciary. it is by all rights, an arm of govt given its duties.

ganye1:

How can the government secure conviction when the judiciary is full of corrupt judges? The fight against corruption by the present government is not perfect but surely it is a right step in the right direction.

How can a corrupt executive claim to be interested in fighting corruption in the judiciary. Its like asking a group of armed robbers to protect a residential estate against another group of robbers. The executive must first cleanse itself by sacking all the corrupt elements within it. At least, they don't need the NA and Judiciary to effect this sack. After that is done, they would need to appoint only people who have no corruption petition pending with EFCC, ICPC etc. Next, they will need to strike a deal with the NA to get the necessary anti corruption legislation passed. When that is done, it becomes an effort in futility for any judge to engage in bribery and corruption because such ill gotten assets would be difficult to hide.

Charly68:
Ok we shall see how this drama will end. The NJC will be happy when they see their learned lordships in handcuffs being led to prison. Better they wake up now to do the needful. The people they are trying to protect has messed up their integrity on political meddlesomeness . The cash found in their homes give room for suspicion . Let them begin to quote the law in the face of Buhari's desperation to sanitise Nigeria's mess.

1) there is NO ACTUAL proof that any huge sum of money was actually found. its all just allegations at this point though by the looks of things, it seems you have already passed judgement on the accused withot based solely on what amounts to the equivalent of mere gossip.
2) even if cash was found in their home, it really isnt a crimeto keep money in ones own home.the dss would have to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the sum was acquired via illegal means which given the circumstsnces is next to impossible evrn if the defendant has access to an average lawyer. note that this isassuming the dss proves beyond reasonable doubt that the cash was found in the house ofthe accused persons.l
3) the dss's handling of the case has not only been extremely unprofessional and lacking the finese normally expected of such an agency and this will likely work against them once court proceedings formally begin.
4) lastly i will start to think about taking this so called war on corruption seriously once we get a detailed investigation intobuhari's election funds as well as several members of his cabinet.

psucc:
NBA has been compromised. It was the first even before NJC to condemn the DSS action but today they are singing a different tune.

By the way, we are always too forgetful or wish to apply different approaches to the same offence based on who is caught this time. Justice Umar of CCB was accused of demanding bribe through proxy viz his aides who is standing trial but NBA and all those calling for the heads of our judges did not ask him to even surrender the case at hand let alone resigning.


It is not the best for our nation that whoever is accused is sentenced before hearing. Yet our laws are so bind that it could not see the sins of the 'anointed'.

God will bless you abundantly for this your post.

ganye1:

Which purging itself do you want it to do when it is doing exactly that. The fight against corruption is not going to be successful unless the corruption in the judiciary is dealt with.

So a corrupt executive would be the one to do it?