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Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by deomelo: 6:39pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Bearshare: They overplayed their hands and got caught slipping by PMB. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by PaChukwudi44(m): 6:41pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
EponOjuku: Remove am naa.You made an announcement.Wait for it to succeed first before gloating.The order will not stand. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by gabng(m): 6:41pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Acording to Section 11 of the Interpretation Act, Cap 123, Vol. 8, LFN, 2004, the President can suspend indefinitely but not remove without senate . seunmsg: 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by BabaAduras: 6:42pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Excelboi: Good. We are now on the same page that the President can suspend the CJN. Note the news said "President suspends CJN", not REMOVE CJN. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by NgeneUkwenu(f): 6:42pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
deomelo: Please create thread on Full Address By President Buhari: I don't why I can't open thread again. ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON SUSPENSION OF HONOURABLE JUSTICE WALTER NKANU SAMUEL ONNOGHEN AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA AND SWEARING IN OF ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE, 25TH JANUARY 2019 Fellow Nigerians, A short while ago, I was served with an Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal issued on Wednesday 23rd January 2019, directing the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen from office pending final determination of the cases against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal and several other fora relating to his alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers. 2. The nation has been gripped by the tragic realities of no less a personality than the Chief Justice of Nigeria himself becoming the accused person in a corruption trial since details of the petition against him by a Civil Society Organization first became public about a fortnight ago. 3. Although the allegations in the petition are grievous enough in themselves, the security agencies have since then traced other suspicious transactions running into millions of dollars to the CJN’s personal accounts, all undeclared or improperly declared as required by law. 4. Perhaps more worrisome is the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s own written admission to the charges that he indeed failed to follow the spirit and letter of the law in declaring his assets, citing ’’mistake’’ and ’’forgetfulness’’ which are totally unknown to our laws as defences in the circumstances of his case. 5. One expected that with his moral authority so wounded, by these serious charges of corruption, more so by his own written admission, Mr. Justice Walter Onnoghen would have acted swiftly to spare our Judicial Arm further disrepute by removing himself from superintending over it while his trial lasted. 6. Unfortunately, he has not done so. Instead, the nation has been treated to the sordid spectacle of a judicial game of wits in which the Chief Justice of Nigeria and his legal team have made nonsense of the efforts of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to hear the allegation on merit and conclude the trial as quickly as possible considering the nature of the times in which we live. 7. Whether deliberately or inadvertently, we have all seen the full weight of the Chief Justice of Nigeria descend on the tender head of one of the organs of justice under his control. There is simply no way the officers of that court, from the Chairman to the bailiffs, can pretend to be unaffected by the influence of the leader of the Judiciary. 8. Not only the trial court, but others have been put on the spot. Practically every other day since his trial commenced, the nation has witnessed various courts granting orders and counter-orders in favour of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, all of them characterised by an unholy alacrity between the time of filing, hearing and delivery of judgment in same. 9. The real effect has been a stalling of the trial of Justice Onnoghen, helped along by lawyers who insist that these orders, whether right or wrong are technically valid, and must be obeyed till an appellate Court says otherwise. No doubt that it is the proper interpretation, but is it right disposition for our nation?. 10. Nigeria is a constitutional democracy and no one must be, or be seen to be, above the law. Unfortunately, the drama around the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria has challenged that pillar of justice in the perception of the ordinary man on the street. For it is certain that no ordinary Nigerian can get the swift and special treatment Justice Onnoghen has enjoyed from his subordinates and privies in our Judicature. 11. In the midst of all these distracting events, the essential question of whether the accused CJN actually has a case to answer has been lost in the squabble over the form and nature of his trial. This should not be so. 12. If Justice cannot be done and clearly seen to be done, society itself is at risk of the most unimaginable chaos. As a Government, we cannot stand by wailing and wringing our hands helplessly but give our full backing and support to those brave elements within the Judiciary who act forthrightly, irrespective of who is involved. 13. As you are all aware, the fight against corruption is one of the tripod of policies promised to Nigerians by this administration. Needless to say that it is an existential Policy which must be given adequate attention and commitment by all the three arms of government. The efforts of the Executive will amount to nothing without the cooperation of the Legislature and especially the Judiciary. 14. It is no secret that this government is dissatisfied with the alarming rate in which the Supreme Court of Nigeria under the oversight of Justice Walter Onnoghen has serially set free, persons accused of the most dire acts of corruption, often on mere technicalities, and after quite a number of them have been convicted by the trial and appellate courts. 15. Since there is nothing the Executive Arm can do after the apex court of the land has spoken on any matter, several of these individuals walk free among us today, enjoying what are clearly the proceeds of the corruption which for so long has defeated the efforts of this nation to develop and prosper. 16. It is against this background that I have received the Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal directing me to suspend the Chief Justice pending final determination of the cases against him. It also explains why I am not only complying immediately, but with some degree of relief for the battered sensibilities of ordinary Nigerians whose patience must have become severely over-taxed by these anomalies. 17. In line with this administration’s avowed respect for the Rule of Law, I have wholeheartedly obeyed the Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal dated 23rd January 2019. 18. Accordingly, I hereby suspend the Honourable Mr. Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen, GCON as the Chief Justice of Nigeria pending final determination of the case against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. 19. In further compliance with the same Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, I hereby invite Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed JSC, being the next most Senior Justice in the Supreme Court, to come forward to take the Judicial Oath as Chief Justice of Nigeria in an Acting Capacity. 20. Fellow Nigerians, we can only stand a chance to win the fight against Corruption, and position our dear nation for accelerated development when we stand together to contend against it. Thank you and may God bless our country! 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by wirinet(m): 6:43pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
nameo:Anarchy because the CJN was suspended? Please be careful what you wish for? See anarchy in Syria, Yemen and about to happen in Venezuela. Jonathan suspended and subsequently retired Ayo Salami - no anarchy?. Jonathan suspended and retired Latino Sanusi - no anarchy. But as soon as a Niger deltan is suspended - anarchy. So your definition of anarchy is only when injustice is done to a Niger deltan or igbo, but not when injustice is done to Yoruba or Fulani? 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by jconsulting(f): 6:44pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Please don't be deceived Onnoghen has been removed and sacked |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by Bearshare(m): 6:46pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
deomelo: |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by ChidiAlaigbo: 6:49pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
SalamRushdie: Shut up for once jare! |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by Mccullum: 6:50pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
deboysben: I'm not praying for a boiling Nigeria, peace and blessings for Nigeria, amen. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by SalamRushdie: 6:51pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
ChidiAlaigbo: Gerrout |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by Nobody: 6:51pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
seunmsg: As much as I was backing Buhari to win, and thought the CJN was corrupt as hell, how can the President just remove the CJN by fiat order? This is beyond disgusting. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by ChidiAlaigbo: 6:51pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
islandmoon: Shut up joor, which fvcking South? The one you bitter, evil people have messed up. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by deomelo: 6:52pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
NgeneUkwenu: Done. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by ChidiAlaigbo: 6:52pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
maestroferdi: Buhari should go one step further and suspend Igbo citizenship of Nigeria - heaven will not FALL! |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by docadams: 6:53pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Valerie47: Hmmm. So what do you want done? Stop the President or what? |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by Nobody: 6:54pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Tetehjewels: You cant fire a CJN at will . . . and you should be worried that he actually did this, to replace him with another notherner! |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by NgeneUkwenu(f): 6:56pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
rexwalters: You over Sabi the game! Kudos! They were even prepared to suspend the idiot Through NJC meeting, but he was smart to postpone it |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by erosimo(m): 6:58pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
isht689: [b][/b]stop fooling urself, the then NJC recommended the suspension of salami. So, who recommends the suspension of this present CJN? |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by maestroferdi: 6:58pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
ChidiAlaigbo:The beginning of the end... When the inevitable eventuates, dont forget that the revolution started in Igboland... A tyrant is running amok...He will make the ultimate mistake... |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by Babacele: 6:58pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Tetehjewels:...they don't understand the political masterstroke the president employed the word ," suspension" to achieve right now; Onnoghen taught he was smart by tactically suspending the NJC ,so the president is saying he has some powers too. Let Onnoghen go to law courts if he is hurt or unsatisfied. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by wirinet(m): 7:06pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
erosimo: And the same NJC recommended the reinstatement of Salami, but Jonathan retired him instead. The CCT recommended the suspension of the CJN, just like the Financial Regulatory Commission recommended the suspension of Sanusi. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by seunmsg(m): 7:06pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Bagehot: The CCT gave an order that the CJN should be suspended and the most senior justice of the Supreme Court be sworn in. Do you want the president to disobey a valid court order? |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by erinalex: 7:11pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
deboysben:since this is Not democracy, please advice PDP to boycott d 16th Febuhari day. After all, PDP will not accept d outcome of d election. Because APC will "rig" d election. And PDP will ask d international communities to "safe" Nigeria democracy. U are free to abuse me, as that will not change Anything. Enjoy ur night. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by jumobi1(m): 7:12pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
seunmsg: A superior court reversed that order. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by erosimo(m): 7:14pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
wirinet:CCT? You mean cct recommend the suspension of cjn? Smile, I hope you are not practicing law |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by Picienza: 7:19pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Do I really blame the man called buhari for all the undemocratic moves he has taken since 2015? No! The people I blame are the gullible Nigerians who voted for him in 2015. The NBA should do everything to resist this brazen impunity of govt not obeying court orders. The NLC and other trade unions should galvanize their members and declare a nationwide strike to protest this impunity. Nigerians should come out and be counted, and resist this. If you want your country to remain a country, this is the time to show you mean. Nigerians own this country collectively. This country is not buhari's father's property. Enough of all the nonsense. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by onmyowncj: 7:23pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
wirinet:u senseless one,don't you know that when it is cloudy that its going to rain?if buharri succeed with this,then he has conquered Nigeria,what remains is for him to present the main objective ,"Islamizing Nigeria" blind people like you only see what is presented on the surface,.buharri knows that the judiciary is the only problem he will have with the already rigged election with inec,he is scared the cjn will scrutiniz election results and send him back to... u know where,buharri doesn't have the constitutional rights to suspend cjn single handedly,if so there is nothing independent about judiciary from executive |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by baralatie(m): 7:29pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
gabng:there is no where in the interpretation acts that give the president to remove,suspend the CJN without 2/3 of the senate or without the recommendation of the NJC. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by baralatie(m): 7:29pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
gabng:there is no where in the interpretation acts that give the president powers to remove,suspend the CJN without 2/3 of the senate or without the recommendation of the NJC. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by Naajjii: 7:30pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
SalamRushdie:The bad thing is corruption fighting back and their supporters like you. |
Re: Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN by ChidiAlaigbo: 7:31pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
PLEASE WATCH PACHUKWUDI BEFORE HE KILLS HIMSELF PaChukwudi!!!! You still dey ALIVE? 1 Like |
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