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Buhari Suspends CJN Walter Onnoghen, Appoints Tanko Muhammed As Acting CJN / Photo: President Buhari And CJN Walter Onnoghen At Armed Forces Remembrance Day / Court Stops FG From Trying Walter Onnoghen, CJN (2) (3) (4)
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Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by xcelentattitude(m): 9:27pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Yet Gandollar and the likes are still roaming about freely since they have pitched their tent with Buhari
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Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by pelegiga92(m): 9:27pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
deboysben:u read the full speech self? |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by NkayStory(f): 9:28pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Buhari/APC,the Cabals as well as their Southern collaborators will not be allowed to set this country ablaze 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by DSDLIVEREPORT: 9:28pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
I cry for this nation's future. Posterity will judge everyone including me .No one run from HISTORY. We will all pay for all our deed someday somehow somewhere. So it doesn't really matter what u believe 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by haryorbarmie83(m): 9:28pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
More Greece to ur elbow Mr President. Suspend more corrupt public office holder please. Buhari to 2023. Some mugus will not like this. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Nobody: 9:28pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
UMAR911:You and the writer are sick..what kind of dirty peace and tranquility. ..all the killings in the middle belt and North East all ready peace? ??enjoy that same peace |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Kyase(m): 9:29pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
AllenSpencer:He's still shock to dead 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Deepthoughts: 9:29pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
seunmsg:just listen to yourself,the same appeal court you are referring to gave a valid order stopping the CCT from continuing with the trial,the CCT has no legal authority by constitutional provision to give such directives or advice to the president,the chairman of the CCT himself has a corruption case against him,why hasn't buhari suspended him since?,you may think this is a joke n you are immuned but just pray ok,the law with all her imperfections is not made to suit just anyone or situation but to create orderliness n standards for an organized society,those of you cheering buhari on should remember a tommorow. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Kyase(m): 9:30pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Phorlorunso:They said baba is lifeless, now the dude from Sudan is showing them hot weather |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by seunmsg(m): 9:30pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
naijapips04: The CCT order is what he relied on. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by oweman: 9:31pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
This is classic military way of doing things ; since the comig into office of President Mohammudu Buhari this one action am most grateful for . I pray God to give long life so he vill be healthy to serve the nation evethe nation even more . |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by NkayStory(f): 9:31pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Kyase: The last has not been herad of this ,i really hope you APC anarchists are prepared to bear the consequences of your actions The chaos you are hell-bent on plunging this country into shall consume you lots. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by NkayStory(f): 9:32pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
deboysben: I agree.. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by TruthinAction: 9:32pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
He is just putting machinery in place to secure his victory. It is a case of giving a dog a bad name in other to hang the dog. There are many politicians in his cabinet that are very corrupt. Nothing has been done about the grass cutter case. It's just politics. His brothers must head all the sensitive positions in government. And foolish southerners will still vote for him and be happy to be slave for life. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by naijapips04: 9:32pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
seunmsg: I just asked you whether the CCT can order buhari to remove the governor of my state? or the senate president, since you want to be a dolt. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by seeker121(m): 9:33pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Buhari is on a mission to destroy our fledging democracy,can't blame him he did not improve on his education nor take a course in self-development.Unlike other ex heads of state like Obasanjo and Gowon,he has no record of self education,self-improvement,international exposure,community service,or monument of social service in his name.This has truly reflect in his administration and i wonder what pple will expect from someone who hasn't develop himself to move the nation forward.Remember you cannot give what you don't have,Buhari can't move us forward. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by thunder74(m): 9:33pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
MediaLife:He doesn't have the power. CJN does not report to the president. He is the head of an arm of the government. He needs 2/3 of the senate to suspend him on the recommendation of NJC. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by alawi5k: 9:36pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Phorlorunso:If they set this nation on fire, we the masses will bear the burnt. Be patriotic. You will outlive Buhari 4/8 years tenure. Think! |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Okene2019: 9:37pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
dodelight:Can you participate on violence or war when the time comes? Can stand the sound of AK-47? Can you withstand the heat of Phyton dance? If there plenty dead bodies on ground, can you stand the gory sight ? Empty chest beater. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by semyman: 9:39pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Democracy has always been in chaos when they loot and share with judges, so tell something new. Democracy has always been in chaos when they rig election and buy the judgement, so tell me something new. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by alawi5k: 9:39pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Deepthoughts:Don't mind PMB is right crew. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by seunmsg(m): 9:39pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
naijapips04: If the CCT gives such an order, it would be obeyed till it is set aside by a superior court. That is how the rule of law works my friend. PS: if you ever abused me again, I will be left with no choice than to get you banned. Be warned. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Demol4trillions(m): 9:44pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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?. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Brugo(m): 9:44pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Una just dey wake? Our democracy has always been bad and has been worse before. You guys are only on the receiving end. The brilliant young minds who came out for your votes were scorned because you “didn’t want to your votes to waste”. This is the result of your selfish choices. Enjoy it. |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by naijapips04: 9:46pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
seunmsg: This clearly shows how informed you are. So CCT can order the removal of the senate presidency and the presidency would comply even when the constitution has clearly stated out steps on how a senate president can be removed? The same constitution that the CCT is deriving it's powers from, is the same constitution that stipulates clearly how a CJN can be removed. And is the same constitution that doesnt state anywhere that the CJN can be suspended. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Nobody: 9:49pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
And here is my reactions, buhari till 2044!! sai baba!! they can react all they want, buhari will win |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by Deenjaris(m): 9:50pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
There is seniority in the judiciary, if the most senior after Onnoghen is a northerner, why not him? 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by chocolatelady(f): 9:56pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
When people are complaining like this, it means the leader is in the right direction. Nigeria and its people will never change. They will always want to do things in their own way. Things have to be done differently in this country for once. Like I said before, CJN played into the FG hands by failing to declare his foreign account and the rest and as a person with his status, he should have step aside for law to take its course. Thats Nigerian mentality, they will never go unless u pushed them away. In the western world, the accused chief justice would have resigned once there is a corruption allegation against him but here in Nigeria, no way. The person will just stay put until disgraced out of office. His supension is painful but the right thing should be done without fear or favour. This will definitely send message to other judges that corruption of any kind will not be tolerated. And for PDP that are ranting, I ask them this question, why defend anything corruption? Ur reaction to anything corruption shows that u are synonymous with corruption and will always embrace corruption. Na wa oooh 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen by RTSC: 9:57pm On Jan 25, 2019 |
Deenjaris:So buhari finally understand the line of succession when it involves a northerner,? Why didn't he apply that same principle when he had to retire senior southern officers enmass.? Which tertiary institution did you graduate from? |
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