baliyubla:
As long as the Nigerian Judiciary is concerned, nothing happened today.

Buhari is wasting his time if he thinks he will keep the CJN busy in court while he perfects his rigging plan.

The dullard should wait and see Nigerias authentic CJN W. S.N Onnoghen constitute the elections tribunal tomorrow.

tinsel:
This is the first time Bubari is acting like a true president. He had learnt his lesson from Saraki's mess.

helinues:
You can only rant Atiku. You can't do nada about it

Modified: NJC recommended removal of Salami for snubbing former outgoing CJN then.

If you can not provide a link where you condemned that, please don't quote me

helinues:


And what about Onnoghen?

tinsel:
This is the first time Bubari is acting like a true president. He had learnt his lesson from Saraki's mess.

helinues:
You can only rant Atiku. You can't do nada about it

Modified: NJC recommended removal of Salami for snubbing former outgoing CJN then.

If you can not provide a link where you condemned that, please don't quote me

omogidi234:



Please digest things before posting. Only NJC can recommend suspension or removal of a judge not CCB or CCT.

The case you are referring to was based on NJC's recommendations but the one at hand was not.

tinsel:
This is the first time Bubari is acting like a true president. He had learnt his lesson from Saraki's mess.

chocolatelady:
I agree with u that its only NJc that recommends judge sack. In the case of Onnoghen, he is the chairman of NJC , so how do u expect him to be a judge on his case. U can say what of the people under him. But lets be realistic, there is no way they will not be biased in their judgement. For the fact that Onnoghen is their oga throws their judgement as been biased. So PMB acted accordingly.

chocolatelady:
I agree with u that its only NJc that recommends judge sack. In the case of Onnoghen, he is the chairman of NJC , so how do u expect him to be a judge on his case. U can say what of the people under him. But lets be realistic, there is no way they will not be biased in their judgement. For the fact that Onnoghen is their oga throws their judgement as been biased. So PMB acted accordingly.

blaise26abj:
Please lawyers in in house, the question is does the code of conduct tribunal have the power to recommend or order the president to suspend the CJN?

Because it seems the Judiciary is as stupid as this country if there are still grey areas regarding the appointment, suspension and sacking of their topmost officers.

To PDP supporters, it is karma all the way. Ayo salamis case was very political, removal of Sanusi etc. Eat this cold meal you lot had cooking

To APC supporters, if the right way to remove the CJN is proven not to have been followed and you still support it nevertheless, the same karma will visit you in the future.

From a nigerian who wants a better nigeria

helinues:
You can only rant Atiku. You can't do nada about it

Modified: NJC recommended removal of Salami for snubbing former outgoing CJN then.

If you can not provide a link where you condemned that, please don't quote me

Jaypop22:
Cry cry baby. Ntooor!
E pain am
When Jonathan '' removed'' or was ' 'suspended' '
Justice Ayo Salami the then President of Appeal court where were you?
Buhari has dameged your game plan. Dubai arrangements are in shambles. Ntooor!
I think the next to be' 'suspended in that Supreme Court of Corruption is lnjustice Mary Odili the conduit that corrupt politicians use to ferry tonnes bribes to their Lordships.
A currupt judiciary is worst than HIV/Aids and Bokoharam put together!Enough is a enough.

nameo:
A full blown constitutional crisis is on our hands in Nigeria now. And with it serious consequences on Nigeria security and very existence.

By the way, as stated by the Premium Times article quoted, the President has no right to remove or even suspend any judge talkless of the CJN

PoliticsNigeria:
@POLITICSNGR

PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Below is the full statement made available to PoliticsNGR:

"The purported suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari, is an anti democratic act which I reject in its entirely and call on Justice Onnoghen and the judiciary to resist with every legal and constitutional means that they can muster.

This brazen dictatorial act is the latest action in the ongoing rape of our nation’s hard earned democracy by those who dined with anti democratic forces, and is symptomatic of the increasing desperation that President Buhari and the cabal pulling the strings have as February 16, 2019 draws near.

The fact that the unlawful suspension of Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen was announced just as it became public knowledge that the CJN was constituting the election petition tribunals is not lost on discerning Nigerians and the international community. This act of desperation is geared towards affecting the outcome of the 2019 Presidential elections. Indeed, it is not just the CJN that has been "suspended", it is the Nigerian Constitution that has been infracted and, in effect, suspended, under the guise of the suspension of the CJN.

The case involving the legality or otherwise of the charges against Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen is in court, as it should be. So far, the judiciary has ruled in Justice Onnoghen’s favour. So, why not allow the court to adjudicate on the matter? What is the pressing urgency?

I want to seize this opportunity to call for unity amongst the judiciary. Do not let the Muhammadu Buhari administration divide you. Do not let this government turn you against yourselves. The judiciary is the last hope of the common man and the defender of our democracy.

I also urge the international community to follow the commendable example of the United States and the United Kingdom by intervening to make those involved in this undemocratic act know that their actions will have consequences. Strong consequences.

And to the Nigerian electorate, I call on you to save your beloved country from dictatorship by voting against President Muhammadu Buhari’s desperate war against the judiciary. Our country is falling apart under the leadership of President Buhari and it is time to stand up for democracy."

https://politicsngr.com/breaking-brazen-dictatorial-act-atiku-reacts-buharis-suspension-cjn/

Fuckuignos:
Sir, do you think his suspension isn't justifiable?

omogidi234:


You have made a valid point. I know myself that it is dicey that the NJC would recommend him for suspension but what the executive has done is worse.

What they should have done is to keep pursuing the case at CCT. Also, the CCT can not make an order that is beyond its power. The Constitution is the ground norm- like the father in the house, the CCT- like a child, cannot make an order that would conflict with that of the Constitution.

Also, assuming but not conceding that the CCT has those powers, the question I would ask is when was the application to ask him to step aside moved.?

There are a lot of intrigue, I pray this would not cause trouble ahead.

kilmer:


What you quoted says that Justice Salami was removed on the recommendation of the NJC. Your President has bypassed the NJC. He does not have such powers to remove the CJN without going through the NJC. Get informed please.

omogidi234:


You have made a valid point. I know myself that it is dicey that the NJC would recommend him for suspension but what the executive has done is worse.

What they should have done is to keep pursuing the case at CCT. Also, the CCT can not make an order that is beyond its power. The Constitution is the ground norm- like the father in the house, the CCT- like a child, cannot make an order that would conflict with that of the Constitution.

Also, assuming but not conceding that the CCT has those powers, the question I would ask is when was the application to ask him to step aside moved.?

There are a lot of intrigue, I pray this would not cause trouble ahead.

megrimor:
That man Buhari lacks sense

tinsel:
This is the first time Bubari is acting like a true president. He had learnt his lesson from Saraki's mess.

Born2Breed:


The controversial suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, by President Muhammadu Buhari has continued to elicit mixed reactions.

In removing Mr Onnoghen, Mr Buhari claimed he acted based on a Code of Conduct Tribunal order.

Many Nigerians, however, believe the president has no such powers to remove a CJN from office.

Section 292 of the Nigerian constitution deals with the removal of some public officials including the CJN. The section does not distinguish temporary removal (suspension) from a permanent removal (sack).

Below is the law as reproduced verbatim from the constitution

“A judicial officer shall not be removed from his office or appointment before his age of retirement except in the following circumstances –

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(a) in the case of –

“Chief Justice of Nigeria, President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Grand Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and President, Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate.”

(ii) Chief Judge of a State, Grand Kadi of a Sharia Court of Appeal or President of a Customary Court of Appeal of a State, by the Governor acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the House of Assembly of the State,

Praying that he be so removed for his inability to discharge the functions of his office or appointment (whether arising from infirmity of mind or of body) or for misconduct or contravention of the Code of Conduct;

(b) in any case, other than those to which paragraph (a) of this subsection applies, by the President or, as the case may be, the Governor [/i]acting on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council that the judicial officer be so removed for his inability to discharge the functions of his office or appointment (whether arising from infirmity of mind or of body) [i]or for misconduct or contravention of the Code of Conduct.

In other words, a sitting CJN can only be removed from office by the president after at least two-thirds majority members of the Senate support such a move. No such matter has been debated in the Senate.

AreaFada2:
Buhari does not read. How do you expect his worshippers to read?