bilulu:

was I really expecting anything different? I wasn't disappointed with your response cuz if PMB isn't aware of anything how come his foot soldiers will be aware. The fact is a precedence is being set today. it's neither a PDP or APC affairs but the survival of Nigeria's democracy. we are clapping for lawlessness today for getting that the actor will vacate seat one day. he won't be there forever but Nigeria will remain and the foundation being laid today will determine what will happen tomorrow.

Boyooosa:

In the case of Justice Ayo Saalmi; he was the President of Courts of Appeal which by hierarchy a lesser office to the Office of the CJN.
CJN heads all courts in nigeria and by the virtue of that can easily recommend or give exparte order for a removal or suspension of any Judge or Justice to that effect. in fact in case of GEJ, Katsina-Alu and Ayo Salami, it was very easy for Katsina-Alu to have given such order (since he was the CJN) as it directly concerns the feud between him and the unfortunate President of Nigerian Courts of Appeal.
GEJ on his own part was also fast enough to execute the order for the best reason known to him.
Fast forward to present day; in this case the CJN is now involved not the President of Court of Appeal (who still have a superior officer ahead of him, the CJN in person) this time around, in assumption that the CJN is guilty of the allegation charged against him, how logical do you think he can be appropriately trialed? Even though, we know that the presidency has his motive for rushing up the case but for justice to prevail considering time frame, how best do you think the CCT can work effectively in this kind of situation?
Moreover, dont you blame the CJN of being faulty to have committed such crime even when he was in the know of the implication?
anyway, to me, i think he should have stepped aside voluntarily since he has conceded the corrupt practice as a function of 'mistake and forgetfulness'.

ValCon888:
Your first point is baseless and pointless. An ex-parte order that was issued without any application from either party.

Secondly, let me disabuse the minds of many people who say Goodluck did it to Sanusi. Get this in your head; The Central Bank Governor is under the executive arm of government. The Central Bank regulates financial institutions and executes policies to that effect. The Central Bank Governor is also a political office holder who serves at the pleasure of his president.

The CJN on the other hand is the head of an entirely different arm of government. He is not a political office holder but a judicial officer. Under the principle of separation of powers, he does not serve at the pleasure of the president and as such cannot be suspended by said president.

He can only be removed and the constitution has laid down steps and procedures for his removal. The purported suspension is not only illegal, it is also dangerous for our democracy as this can lead to anarchy in the future where presidents and governors 'suspend' their CJs for not carrying out their bidding.

*Modified*
For the zombies quoting me; Justice Ayo Salami was suspended by the NJC on the 11th of August 2011. I detest being quoted by mindless fools who fail to understand the integrity of their country is in jeopardy.

Tareq1105:


Ganduje has immunity.

What does step aside mean?

If someone is asked to step aside, would such person still be allowed to carry on his official duties?

8. I believe this action will facilitate quick dispensation of justice in this matter. Before the Order, the “generous SANs” representing the “poor” CJN had started taking steps that are clearly intended to frustrate his trial. They had started raising frivolous issues and making empty applications because they knew that their client had an upper hand. Now that he has been suspended, the defense counsel will be serious to prosecute the matter to its conclusion so that their client might be reinstated as quickly as possible if he is not found guilty.

gawu1:

You are really an unrepentant vampire pig . Justice Salami removal came after his suspension by Jonathan, but vampire pigs are trying all means to change the narrations around this so recent story today. When that illegality happened those of you wailing on the present scenario were laughing and even quoted portions upon portion from the constitution to justify it.
Below is Make Ozekhome, SAN argument supporting the suspension of Justice Salami by Jonathan over allegations of corruption without any evidence or case against him in any court:
''According to Section 11 of the Interpretation Act, Cap 123, Vol. 8 LFN, 2004, the President can suspend indefinitely but not remove without Senate. And the President just exercised this''.
Thus, that was Ozekhome. What power Jonathan had exercised then when he suspended an Appeal Court Justice President is the same power Buhari has now to suspend any erring judge that compromised on his or her duty.

gawu1:

You are really an unrepentant vampire pig . Justice Salami removal came after his suspension by Jonathan, but vampire pigs are trying all means to change the narrations around this so recent story today. When that illegality happened those of you wailing on the present scenario were laughing and even quoted portions upon portion from the constitution to justify it.
Below is Make Ozekhome, SAN argument supporting the suspension of Justice Salami by Jonathan over allegations of corruption without any evidence or case against him in any court:
''According to Section 11 of the Interpretation Act, Cap 123, Vol. 8 LFN, 2004, the President can suspend indefinitely but not remove without Senate. And the President just exercised this''.
Thus, that was Ozekhome. What power Jonathan had exercised then when he suspended an Appeal Court Justice President is the same power Buhari has now to suspend any erring judge that compromised on his or her duty.

ValCon888:

Salami was suspended by the NJC under Katsina-alu. Its even on Wikipedia.
Please go and chase your master's cows in daura and stop quoting me.

gawu1:

InSofar you remain adamant to reasons like garrulous pigs l will continue to trail you with evidence

ValCon888:
Your first point is baseless and pointless. An ex-parte order that was issued without any application from either party.

Secondly, let me disabuse the minds of many people who say Goodluck did it to Sanusi. Get this in your head; The Central Bank Governor is under the executive arm of government. The Central Bank regulates financial institutions and executes policies to that effect. The Central Bank Governor is also a political office holder who serves at the pleasure of his president.

The CJN on the other hand is the head of an entirely different arm of government. He is not a political office holder but a judicial officer. Under the principle of separation of powers, he does not serve at the pleasure of the president and as such cannot be suspended by said president.

He can only be removed and the constitution has laid down steps and procedures for his removal. The purported suspension is not only illegal, it is also dangerous for our democracy as this can lead to anarchy in the future where presidents and governors 'suspend' their CJs for not carrying out their bidding.

*Modified*
For the zombies quoting me; Justice Ayo Salami was suspended by the NJC on the 11th of August 2011. I detest being quoted by mindless fools who fail to understand the integrity of their country is in jeopardy.

ValCon888:
Your first point is baseless and pointless. An ex-parte order that was issued without any application from either party.

Secondly, let me disabuse the minds of many people who say Goodluck did it to Sanusi. Get this in your head; The Central Bank Governor is under the executive arm of government. The Central Bank regulates financial institutions and executes policies to that effect. The Central Bank Governor is also a political office holder who serves at the pleasure of his president.

The CJN on the other hand is the head of an entirely different arm of government. He is not a political office holder but a judicial officer. Under the principle of separation of powers, he does not serve at the pleasure of the president and as such cannot be suspended by said president.

He can only be removed and the constitution has laid down steps and procedures for his removal. The purported suspension is not only illegal, it is also dangerous for our democracy as this can lead to anarchy in the future where presidents and governors 'suspend' their CJs for not carrying out their bidding.

*Modified*
For the zombies quoting me; Justice Ayo Salami was suspended by the NJC on the 11th of August 2011. I detest being quoted by mindless fools who fail to understand the integrity of their country is in jeopardy.

(f) is removed by the President:
Provided that the removal of the Governor shall be supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate praying that he be so removed (emphasis supplied).

https://www.legalnaija.com/2014/02/law-on-removal-of-cbn-governor.html

baarak66:


Now let's know who the real idiot is, you or him!!!

Below is Mike Ozekhome ,SAN. Argument Supporting the suspension of Justice Ayo Salami President of the court of Appeal by Jonathan over allegations of corruption without any evidence or case against him in any court. Pls read.5

*”According to Section 11 of the Interpretation Act, Cap 123, Vol. 8, LFN, 2004, the President can suspend indefinitely but not remove without senate. And the President just exercised this”*

This was the law that Mike Ozekhome ,SAN deployed in his argument supporting Jonathan but today the clown is calling for breakdown of law & order.

SEONaijaExpert:

There's no statement that connects Mr. President with this allegation. Hence, I wouldn't know how you came about his awareness on the issue. Furthermore, the mantra of lawlessness, tyrannic claims and disregard for the rule of law that has all of a sudden become the chorus for you guys ever since the CJN was suspended is practically ridiculous because ironically this same man whilst being called these names is actually working hard to fix it.

The foundation and structures on ground be it the executives or the judiciary is a strong one, firm and impervious. Just like my response to someone earlier here, I'm still stunned that you guys are seeing lawlessness, tyranny and whatnot but not asking the right questions.

What was $3million doing in a foreign accounts of the former CJN? Why did he not declare all his assets and how possible was it that he acquired so much properties after the initial declaration?

These questions are not asked. The real lawlessness is ignored and the act of corruption is exalted and shamefully celebrated because you guys chose to see wrongly. I'm baffled with the one-sided mindset you have on sensitive and complex national issue like this.

verifielive:
@POLITICSNGR

Below is an article written by Audu Bulama Bukarti on the recent suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, made available to PoliticsNGR. Read Below;

"Given the supersonic speed at which the CCB & CCT are moving and the uncharacteristic enthusiasm of the FG to comply with judicial orders, I am suspicious of the motive behind the prosecution of the CJN.

I am also concerned with the time of the whole thing. But this is just a marginal note; a statement by the way side. I will keep it for another day.

Now, turning to the topic at hand, I do not see anything wrong or illegal with the suspension of the CJN and swearing-in yesterday of Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko. The action of PMB is constitutional. Nay, he had a duty to act in the way he did. Here are my seven reasons:

1. PMB did not act on his own motion. He acted on an Order of the CCT.

2. The CCT has an inherent power under Section 6 of the Constitution to issue any order that will promote the Rule of Law and ensure the smooth conduct of its proceedings. I believe this order does both. See point 7 below.

3. Some lawyers have argued that CCT’s Order is illegal or even unconstitutional. But this is not PMB’s business. He can’t question the legality of a judicial decision as doing so will tantamount to the president sitting on appeal on the Judgement of a Court.

4. Under our constitutional system, PMB has no option than to obey the said Order. That is why we have been urging him to obey the Orders on Dasuki and Zakzaky. I repeat the same call here toady;

5. The provisions of Section 292 cited by the NBA and others do not apply to this matter as the CJN was not “removed”. He was “suspended” pursuant to a valid and subsisting Order. The removal envisaged by and under Section 292 of the Constitution means “the dismissal of someone from a job” while suspension as in the present case means “[to] temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect.”

6. The CJN is the head of the all Nigerian courts and Judiciary as well as the Chairman of the National Judicial Council which, under his Chairmanship, exercises supervisory and disciplinary role on all judges and judicial officer in Nigeria. This means any decision reached by CCT may likely go on appeal up to the Supreme Court where the CJN is at the helm of affairs.

7. It is against the rule of Natural Justice for Justice Onneghen to remain the CJN and Chairman NJC while facing trial under the same judges whose promotions, disciplinary and other related matters are under him;

8. I believe this action will facilitate quick dispensation of justice in this matter. Before the Order, the “generous SANs” representing the “poor” CJN had started taking steps that are clearly intended to frustrate his trial. They had started raising frivolous issues and making empty applications because they knew that their client had an upper hand. Now that he has been suspended, the defense counsel will be serious to prosecute the matter to its conclusion so that their client might be reinstated as quickly as possible if he is not found guilty.

9. Assuming, without conceding, that there are any anomalies in the procedure adopted. I would rather forgo any such anomalies for the crushingly disappointing alleged acts of the person who is suppose to hold those who violate our laws to account. I feel we must get the bottom of the allegations against the CJN whatever and punish him if he is guilty."

https://politicsngr.com/9-reasons-suspension-cjn-constitutional/

deomelo:




This is the most disgusting side of our legal and judicial system, the manipulation of the legal system where corrupt SANs frustrate the system with frivolous delays, injunctions, appeals and ultimately shopping for and bribing corrupt judges for favorable judgments. This is how the CJ end up with millions of dollars in his bank account to start with, this is how e arrived at this junction to start with.


The suspended CJ should have resigned after admitting or confessing that he broke the law, I mean, is he expecting to continue as the CJ after breaking the law and personally confessing?


The fact that his colleagues, the NJC and the NBA didn't advise or demand that he resign and step aside shows that the judiciary is grossly immoral, shameless. They are so used to having their corrupt ways that basic common sense and a strong sense of ethics demanded by their profession flew over their heads.


I'm glad that the President cut through the chase by sparing us the endless judicial drama, legal games, shopping for corrupt judges and courts to let a self-confessed criminal, a whole CJ evade justice.

Now, with this crooked and corrupt CJ sidelined, the NJC must do the needful to save their stained and battered profession, they must ask and force the disgraced suspended CJ to resign imediatly.

Konquest:



Onnoghen simply has to explain how he got
a whopping $3 million undeclared in 5 bank
accounts with Standard Chartered Bank.

Failure to do so means they are proceeds of
bribes from corrupt politicians to pervert justice in
court!

baarak66:


Now let's know who the real idiot is, you or him!!!

Below is Mike Ozekhome ,SAN. Argument Supporting the suspension of Justice Ayo Salami President of the court of Appeal by Jonathan over allegations of corruption without any evidence or case against him in any court. Pls read.5

*”According to Section 11 of the Interpretation Act, Cap 123, Vol. 8, LFN, 2004, the President can suspend indefinitely but not remove without senate. And the President just exercised this”*

This was the law that Mike Ozekhome ,SAN deployed in his argument supporting Jonathan but today the clown is calling for breakdown of law & order.

ValCon888:


I know it is very hard, but please try and have some sense. I never mentioned whether the suspended CJN is guilty of the allegations or not. All i said is is his suspension is illegal and unknown under our constitution.

deomelo:







[b]Regardless of the arm of government, the same 2/3 approval applies and last time I checked, GEJ didn't bother with the constitution or two-thirds majority of the Senate when he sacked the CBN governor, SLS

Be credible and consistent with your views.

Look in the mirror for ZOMBIE.

somziency:


Small thing they will start abusing. Puncture his argument with facts. Why didn't he suspend saraki then? Why did he take the matter to cct initially? Why didn't he allow justice to run its full course. We are all contributing to this mess and posterity will judge all of us for it. The constitution is what separates democracy from military rule. Any deviation from its use is illegality no matter whose ox is gourd.

sparko1:


And you that have sense, what is the right cause of action? Or you think everyone reason with their ass!

You can't expect the IG of police to be investigated by the police, he has to be suspended for a thorough investigation, and who told you his suspension is illegal? Like I said, get a copy of the constitution, you can get the free pdf version and read.

The president can suspend but not remove, so read your constitution, digest it before coming to nairaland to make a fool of yourself.

ValCon888:


I urge you once again not to be an idiot. The president cannot suspend the CJN. Its written nowhere. Unless the constitution you read is written at the back of your television.

ValCon888:

Look at this cow chaser. It seems you did not read the conclusion of my post. Is a CBN governor the same as a CJN? One is a political office holder in the executive arm while the other is the head of the judiciary. The danger of suspending a CJN is far more damaging for our democracy because it puts the judiciary in the control of the executive. You fail to see the bigger picture because you're not a Nigerian. You're a mindless buhari apologist. .

deomelo:
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What's more damaging to our democracy than leaving corrupt and self-confessed law breaking judges with millions of dollars in a dozen bank account adjudicate tainted cases.

Your first duty as a Nigerian should be accountability and asking the judge to step down simply because confessed that he broke the law.

There's no place for such characters on the bench while on trial.

Imagine asking the same crooked judge to investigate himself as the head of NJC and even recommend his own suspension?


Going back to your other nonsense, I said regardless what arm of government the CBN and the Judiciary call home, they both have the same 2/3 stipulation so your bait and switch rubbish was meaningless.

sparko1:


Don't quote me until you read the constitution! You make claims like you know what you are saying, no logic, no fact! Just rant!

ValCon888:

Swerve jare. Buhari zombie.

deomelo:



You obviously thought I posted that for mentally corrupt, ignorant and unintelligent village ipob ZOMBIES.