nameo:
The CJN does not need and should not step aside( if that means he should resign) cos that would mean that the people who wanted him out for clearly political reasons would have won.

He should RECLUSE himself on matters relating to the investigation once a petition gets to the NJC ( by the way, am still not aware of any petition to the NJC on this matter which speaks volumes).

What of if he resigns and he is later found out to be innocent, does he get back his position as CJN?

...but he has admitted to the offence... Citing mistake.. or forgetfulness

PearlStreet:


It's like you don't understand what's happening.

You can apply for an injunction for a completed act. It's left for Onnoghen to prove that the order was defective and the court to agree. Before that is done, there'll be plenty plenty and plenty interlocutory applications before the matter is decided. By then, it would be 2021.

Are you saying that Falana has not sighted the ex parte order document which he claimed was not signed by a lawyer? Ok o.

rusher14:


Has the CCT said so?

Let me guess, you'll be quoting a newspaper with lots of sources who wish not to be named.

Nope.... I was relying on my reading of the said order. Before the papers started saying it today, I had raised it yesterday altho as questions.

The order is very suspicious

nameo:


Nope.... I was relying on my reading of the said order. Before the papers started saying it today, I had raised it yesterday altho as questions.

The order is very suspicious

You've moved from fraudulent to suspicious.

We are getting somewhere.

Cajal:
...but he has admitted to the offence... Citing mistake.. or forgetfulness

He has not admitted quilt. What are you talking about

rusher14:


You've moved from fraudulent to suspicious.

We are getting somewhere.

Lolz.... e get why

There is no certainty of course

Clerverly:
The suspension of Walter Onnoghen as the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari has predictably generated furore within and outside the country, a situation that is less desirable a few weeks to the 2019 general election.

The process leading to Onnoghen’s suspension, beginning with the petition by a civil society group against him over an alleged non-declaration of assets, has been assailed by many commentators, lawyers and activists who argue that due process has not been followed.

In the avalanche of judicial pronouncements and interpretations of the laws, however, there seems to be an emerging consensus that the government could have handled the Onnoghen case better and within the confines of the statutes.

As a public officer, the CJN has already indicted himself by admitting that he forgot to declare certain assets, and there is no protection in law for this. There is also suspicion that he cannot reasonably account for the value of the transactions that have been carried out on some of his bank accounts. This inevitably points to the fact that he might have a case to answer, and this is definitely not good for a custodian of public trust in the temple of justice.

Nevertheless, the rule of law and legal procedures need to be followed in order not to create the impression that democratic principles are being willfully bypassed in the Onnoghen case. The government can still achieve the same end result by following the procedural path.

While TheCable is fully persuaded that there has been no fidelity to laid-down procedures in the treatment of the Onnoghen case, there is no doubt that the CJN himself is not smelling of roses in the whole affair.

To break the logjam, therefore, we call on Buhari to immediately recall Onnoghen from suspension. This will save his government from further accusation of dictatorship.

In the meantime, Onnoghen can save the entire country the whole trouble by stepping aside as CJN as soon as he is reinstated by Buhari. This will allow him to clear his name. It is only fair that he cannot be expected to head the judicial arm of government while he is being investigated.

We also call on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to step into the impasse and do the right thing by subjecting Onnoghen to a transparent investigation. He should be put on administrative leave while investigation lasts as he cannot be a judge in his own case.

If Onnoghen is found to have committed an infringement, he should be appropriately disciplined so that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) can proceed with his trial within the confines of the law. For now, his innocence has to be presumed until guilt is established.

The CCT, on the other hand, has to come under a new leadership because of the ongoing corruption case against the chairman, Danladi Umar. He has also conducted himself less creditably in the Onnoghen case. He who comes to equity must come with clean hands.

TheCable calls on all sides of the divide to put the nation’s interest first. The allegations against the CJN are grave and no matter the temptation to play politics, the interest of the country must never be downplayed.

It is in the interest of Nigeria for state institutions to be allowed to do their jobs unimpeded and it is the responsibility of our leaders to make sure processes and procedures are not subverted no matter the political atmosphere.

https://www.thecable.ng/editorial-recall-onnoghen-and-allow-him-to-step-aside/amp?__twitter_impression=true

I support Buhari 100% on this matter.

The cable is saying recall and allow the NJC to place the former CJN on administrative leave. We all know that is impossible because the convener of the NJC is the CJN, he had before now postponed the NJC meeting scheduled for 15th January indefinitely. If called back no one other than the CJN can call the NJC to a meeting, whiich we know the CJN will not call them back to have them place himself on administrative leave.

The reasonable thing was for the CJN to step aside but he has shown he will never even consider that.

Buhari should not go back on this.

PaChukwudi44:

Did Buhari step aside when he was accused of certificate forgery? Did Gandollar step aside? Did the CCT chairman himself step aside as he is still facing N10m bribery charge?

By tomorrow you will know between your impostor and Onnoggen who really is in charge.

Rubbish as usual

What will happen tomorrow?

Person see snake, e dey call am tie..why hin no put am for neck? You love to deceive yourself too much, pachukwudi

PaChukwudi44:

Did Buhari step aside when he was accused of certificate forgery? Did Gandollar step aside? Did the CCT chairman himself step aside as he is still facing N10m bribery charge?

By tomorrow you will know between your impostor and Onnoggen who really is in charge.

bros tanko Mohammed is in charge, u can wail till 2023

You said it yourself (saner clime)
Why till the election period before bring this out.
It simply means you have other motives.
For me am not holding briefs for anybody...
They are the same from head to toe.
But things must be done right .

Clerverly:







Sense don dey fall on these useless Newspapers;

It Started with Premium Times and now Cable News:

However, Onnoghen brought all these shame to himself. It can never happen in saner clime. Immediately you are accused of crime by the government of your country, nobody should advise you to step aside, and allow unfettered access to full investigation.

Clerverly:
The suspension of Walter Onnoghen as the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari has predictably generated furore within and outside the country, a situation that is less desirable a few weeks to the 2019 general election.

The process leading to Onnoghen’s suspension, beginning with the petition by a civil society group against him over an alleged non-declaration of assets, has been assailed by many commentators, lawyers and activists who argue that due process has not been followed.

In the avalanche of judicial pronouncements and interpretations of the laws, however, there seems to be an emerging consensus that the government could have handled the Onnoghen case better and within the confines of the statutes.

As a public officer, the CJN has already indicted himself by admitting that he forgot to declare certain assets, and there is no protection in law for this. There is also suspicion that he cannot reasonably account for the value of the transactions that have been carried out on some of his bank accounts. This inevitably points to the fact that he might have a case to answer, and this is definitely not good for a custodian of public trust in the temple of justice.

Nevertheless, the rule of law and legal procedures need to be followed in order not to create the impression that democratic principles are being willfully bypassed in the Onnoghen case. The government can still achieve the same end result by following the procedural path.

While TheCable is fully persuaded that there has been no fidelity to laid-down procedures in the treatment of the Onnoghen case, there is no doubt that the CJN himself is not smelling of roses in the whole affair.

To break the logjam, therefore, we call on Buhari to immediately recall Onnoghen from suspension. This will save his government from further accusation of dictatorship.

In the meantime, Onnoghen can save the entire country the whole trouble by stepping aside as CJN as soon as he is reinstated by Buhari. This will allow him to clear his name. It is only fair that he cannot be expected to head the judicial arm of government while he is being investigated.

We also call on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to step into the impasse and do the right thing by subjecting Onnoghen to a transparent investigation. He should be put on administrative leave while investigation lasts as he cannot be a judge in his own case.

If Onnoghen is found to have committed an infringement, he should be appropriately disciplined so that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) can proceed with his trial within the confines of the law. For now, his innocence has to be presumed until guilt is established.

The CCT, on the other hand, has to come under a new leadership because of the ongoing corruption case against the chairman, Danladi Umar. He has also conducted himself less creditably in the Onnoghen case. He who comes to equity must come with clean hands.

TheCable calls on all sides of the divide to put the nation’s interest first. The allegations against the CJN are grave and no matter the temptation to play politics, the interest of the country must never be downplayed.

It is in the interest of Nigeria for state institutions to be allowed to do their jobs unimpeded and it is the responsibility of our leaders to make sure processes and procedures are not subverted no matter the political atmosphere.

https://www.thecable.ng/editorial-recall-onnoghen-and-allow-him-to-step-aside/amp?__twitter_impression=true

When fighting corruption in a corrupt society it is not due process but necessary process that should be followed...... Vladimir putin

Clerverly:







Sense don dey fall on these useless Newspapers;

It Started with Premium Times and now Cable News:

However, Onnoghen brought all these shame to himself. It can never happen in saner clime. Immediately you are accused of crime by the government of your country, nobody should advise you to step aside, and allow unfettered access to full investigation.

did ganduje resign

Clerverly:

Sense don dey fall on these useless Newspapers;

It Started with Premium Times and now Cable News:

However, Onnoghen brought all these shame to himself. It can never happen in saner clime. Immediately you are accused of crime by the government of your country, nobody should advise you to step aside, and allow unfettered access to full investigation.

Thanks to the Nigeria useless and corrupt 90 SANs who rose to his defence and started challenging the jurisdiction of the CCT to try corrupt Onnoghen. And thanks to the south south governors who encouraged him not to appear before the CCT.
He had been removed, anyone who is aggrieved should do his/her worst.

The crook is gone forever, forever with no hope of coming back just like Ayo Salami (even when NJC asked Jonathan to recall him) and Sanusi Lamido when he was suspended by IB of Otuoke

Asshurbanipall:
Buhari is deaf and dumb, but very soon US, UK and EU will cure his madness.

saying this to your father speaks a lot about you, Buhari remains the father of this nation till 2023.

michoim:
What a nonsense advice!

Exactly!

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somehow:
Take Aisha Buhari to court with evidence. She's not immuned.

yeah, has buhari obeyed any court order?

Clerverly:







Sense don dey fall on these useless Newspapers;

It Started with Premium Times and now Cable News:

However, Onnoghen brought all these shame to himself. It can never happen in saner clime. Immediately you are accused of crime by the government of your country, nobody should advise you to step aside, and allow unfettered access to full investigation.

Umar danladi was accused too, why is he still in office?

deomelo:


In saner climes, the self confessed criminal, crooked and law breaker won't be in office as we speak, he's yet to resign and face arrest because Nigeria is too lawless and Nigerians, the real victims of cimes committed by corrupt officials like the disgraced CJ go out of their way to support and defend these criminals in public office.


How sad.

Bros Nobody is against his prosecution, what people are against is the lawlessness being perpetrated by the president. You cant fight crime with crime. There is no moral in law, What does the law says about the situation. What people are saying is follow due process and everybody will be fine

Take her to court oga!

americanson:
yeah, has buhari obeyed any court order?