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Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by Nemere2020(op): 7:32pm On Jan 05

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has criticised some of the actions carried out by the Nigerian judges, accusing them of deliberately twisting the law to serve the interests of powerful individuals he described as their paymasters.

Fubara made the remarks during a public address in Port Harcourt while speaking at a legal year and re-dedication service attended by judges, lawyers and senior government officials. In his speech, he warned that judicial officers who abandon integrity for external influence undermine democracy and the rule of law.

“Some of you, you say you are legal luminaries. You know the truth, but you will go on air just to pacify your paymasters and turn the law upside down,” Fubara said.

According to the Governor, some judges and legal practitioners knowingly misrepresent legal principles in public pronouncements and court rulings, not out of ignorance, but to satisfy those who wield political or financial influence over them.

He said such conduct erodes public trust in the justice system and weakens institutions meant to safeguard society.

Fubara said judges occupy a sacred position in society and are expected to dispense justice without fear or favour.

“The judiciary is supposed to be the last hope of the common man. When that hope is compromised, then the society is in trouble,” the Governor said.

He added that the authority of the judiciary rests on public confidence, which can only be sustained when rulings are based strictly on the law and the facts before the court.

His administration has been locked in disputes involving factions within the Rivers State House of Assembly, following a breakdown in relations between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The crisis escalated after divisions emerged in the legislature, leading to multiple court actions and conflicting judicial decisions that have shaped the balance of power in the state.

Several of the legal battles have centred on the status of lawmakers and control of the assembly, with rulings at different levels of the judiciary generating controversy and political tension.

Fubara, without referring to specific cases or judges, said some judicial interventions had gone beyond legal reasoning and instead reflected the interests of external actors. He cautioned that the long-term damage caused by compromised justice would eventually affect both the judiciary and the society it serves.

Despite his criticism, the governor said he respected the judiciary as an institution and acknowledged judges who, in his words, have continued to uphold justice and fairness despite political pressure.

He said Nigeria’s democracy depends on strong institutions, not individuals, and called on judicial officers to defend the constitution and the rights of citizens.

https://guardian.ng/news/fubara-blasts-judges-say-they-flip-law-for-their-paymasters/

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by DSS1335: 8:00pm On Jan 05

We should be expecting rebuttal from Wike tomorrow, the only man who over pamper the judiciary so they can do his bidding

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by yarimo(m): 8:15pm On Jan 05

Falana the same way you were misinterpreting and misleading FUBARA just to get something from him abi ?

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by Henri244: 8:23pm On Jan 05

Learn to keep quiet Fubara

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by tophumble(m): 8:25pm On Jan 05

Fubaraaaaaaaa. God will help you o

Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by bixton(m): 8:27pm On Jan 05

Nemere2020:
https://guardian.ng/news/fubara-blasts-judges-say-they-flip-law-for-their-paymasters/

Wike is an exceptional and gifted politician who could take on the FG to court and still win a case that so many State governors as at his time couldn't even come to such achievement.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by lwisee: 8:28pm On Jan 05

Fubara no sabi talk normally and he doesn't know how to play the politics of less talk more action.
Mere looking at his appearance, you will know he's a dollll person.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by chipet67(m): 8:29pm On Jan 05

Lol. Naso e been dey be when them wan bring you in.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by BondRiv: 8:32pm On Jan 05

Clueless Opobo snake has gone to the mic again. Rivers people are crying every day about the lack of governance, but this element keeps giving speeches. Grossly incompetent. You can't play politics, and you can't also govern well.

What a shame!

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by iLoveYouToo(m): 8:34pm On Jan 05

I smell trouble. The people pushing this man are really doing a wonderful job 😂

Sometimes it’s best to keep quiet. Between this man, Amechi and Wike, I no sabi who run mouth pass

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by gift2xl: 8:35pm On Jan 05

That's exactly what's happening in Nigeria.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by Racoon(m): 8:35pm On Jan 05

Hehehe! The know the shady underground dealings they have been doing with the corrupt judges. Wike has been building houses for. The NJC should invite Fubara to expantiate

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by magoo10(m): 8:35pm On Jan 05

Is fubara aware that he can deal ruthlessly with Wike without exchange of words.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by gift2xl: 8:36pm On Jan 05

Henri244:
Learn to keep quiet Fubara

When dem do you, better remember to keep quiet.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by b0rn2fuck(m): 8:36pm On Jan 05

The man pretend say him be MuMu but Wetin dey him brain pass national , even if Wike will win, he will never forget fubara even in his grave,Wike eyes already seen shege despite not knowing the outcome of his fate

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by BondRiv: 8:40pm On Jan 05

Henri244:
Learn to keep quiet Fubara

Will you blame him? As corrupt as he is. As if his conduct with Rivers State judiciary is hidden. Same man gave the NBA N300M of Rivers money that wasn't appropriated. This is what happens when a man who has contravened different provisions of the constitution is not impeached.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by Mrexcell(m): 8:44pm On Jan 05

Apc politicians don't usually talk like this fubara better be careful before the deity of the apc comes for him.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by gaskiyamagana: 8:46pm On Jan 05

Henri244:
Learn to keep quiet Fubara

To keep quiet to the murder of your conscience?
The eternal benefits of satisfying your conscience is better than gold and silver of 8years governor with murdered conscience.
Tell the truth, even if its bitter.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by ogascomax: 8:47pm On Jan 05

You for just call Wike name and Tinubu oo

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by tishbite41(m): 8:47pm On Jan 05

This is very interesting drama
God keep me alive and provide the fundz

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by hatchy: 8:50pm On Jan 05

Henri244:
Learn to keep quiet Fubara

Why?

Is he afraid of anyone, or should he be afraid of anyone?
It's ok for Fubara to keep quiet, but normal for the mad dog called Wike to be talking like a drunken man that he is.

I don't like Fubara for anything, Infact he's a mumu man, but that doesn't mean Wike or anyone will just pocket a while governor of a state....no naaa!

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by BeginsAtHome(f): 8:53pm On Jan 05

BondRiv:
Clueless Opobo snake has gone to the mic again. Rivers people are crying every day about the lack of governance, but this element keeps giving speeches. Grossly incompetent. You can't play politics, and you can't also govern well.

What a shame!

Wike and una mandate daddy never gree am work.

No be only Rivers people dey complain.

Wailing never start!!!

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by BondRiv: 8:56pm On Jan 05

BeginsAtHome:
Wike and una mandate daddy never gree am work.

No be only Rivers people dey complain.

Wailing never start!!!

Endless excuses. The truth is Fubara is grossly incompetent. If you like, give him 100 years, nothing will change. You can't give what you don't have. Wike made a mistake with that unrepentant ingrate.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by Nobody: 8:56pm On Jan 05

Not when someone like Wike gives them free houses and cars complete with armed security. Omo oju ori ola ri (ask Bing translate to convert that to English)

Nemere2020:
https://guardian.ng/news/fubara-blasts-judges-say-they-flip-law-for-their-paymasters/

Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by Reference(m): 9:01pm On Jan 05

DSS1335:
We should be expecting rebuttal from Wike tomorrow, the only man who over pamper the judiciary so they can do his bidding

Not a chance. His band if off somewhere else polishing the silver.

Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by kolafolabi(m): 9:02pm On Jan 05

As far as I am concerned, Fubara has not truly enjoyed his tenure as governor. From the outset, his administration has been engulfed in one crisis or another whether with his predecessor Wike, the State House of Assembly, or even the party’s state executive. One would expect that, with time and experience, lessons would be learnt and tensions reduced. However, events suggest otherwise.

By accusing judges of twisting the law to serve their paymasters, Fubara raises a serious allegation that directly questions the integrity of the judiciary particularly those judges handling the political and constitutional cases involving his administration. Such claims may resonate with his supporters, but they also deepen institutional conflicts and heighten political tension in the state. In the end, what will be will be, but governance continues to suffer amid endless power struggles.

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by BeginsAtHome(f): 9:04pm On Jan 05

BondRiv:
Endless excuses. The truth is Fubara is grossly incompetent. If you like, give him 100 years, nothing will change. You can't give what you don't have. Wike made a mistake with that unrepentant ingrate.

SIM was a mistake, BAT was a mistake also but 2027 sure for the both of them.

We no go correct one mistake leave the other.

4+4=8✓

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by Oghene86: 9:05pm On Jan 05

yarimo:
Falana the same way you were misinterpreting and misleading FUBARA just to get something from him abi ?

Take him to court since you are so pained

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by bixton(m): 9:05pm On Jan 05

gaskiyamagana:
To keep quiet to the murder of your conscience?
The eternal benefits of satisfying your conscience is better than gold and silver of 8years governor with murdered conscience.
Tell the truth, even if its bitter.

What truth is being told and who is saying it!!!!!

This is the second time he is making such speech towards the judiciary and unfortunately it's the same judiciary he benefited from when Wike was governor and also made him governor afterwards....

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Re: Some Judges Twist The Law To The Benefit Of Their Paymasters - Fubara by wifeesnatcher(m): 9:05pm On Jan 05

it will only take wike to create division in APC and support the faction for governorship election in Rivers state

the only person that can stop wike is God and Tinubu, if Tinubu weigh the political structures of both fubara and wike and realized Wike pull a political structure than Fubara? then fubara is gone

he should talk less so that his silent can make him gain more sympathy ahead of the battle because the battle have not started yet

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