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Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by sambisamana: 7:07pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Lawyers representing a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo (aka) Tompolo, on Wednesday said they are not required to produce their client in court. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa said it is not a defence counsel’s duty to produce an accused in court for arraignment, but the prosecution’s obligation. They referred to Paragraph 3 (b) of the Federal High Court Practice Direction 2013 which provides: “On the date of first arraignment, the prosecutor must produce the accused person in court.” Oyetibo and Adegboruwa, who filed an appeal on Tompolo’s behalf, were reacting to calls that they should produce their client in court or be disciplined by the Bar. It was suggested that since the lawyers are apparently in touch with Tompolo, who was declared wanted, they owe Nigeria a duty to produce him. But, the lawyers said Tompolo is entitled to appeal any order made against him, adding that in several instances, courts have quashed charges without an accused being present. According to them, in the case of Fawehinmi vs Attorney-General of Lagos State (1989), the Court of Appeal held that accused persons were entitled in law to take their objection to the charge irrespective of the fact that they were not physically present in court. “Thus, judges look at the facts of a case and the applicable law, but not sentiments, in deciding cases that come before them. “In Ezeugo vs Ohanvere (1978) 6-7 Sc 171, Justice Obaseki of the Supreme Court said: “sentiments command no place in judicial deliberations, for if it did, our task would be infinitely more difficult and less beneficial to the society.’ The lawyers said the notion that their colleagues who defend persons accused of corruption are aiding graft is misconceived. “May the day never come in Nigeria when lawyers would be afraid to take up the defence of persons accused of crime simply because of media backlash or editorial opinions,” they stated. http://thenationonlineng.net/why-we-cant-produce-tompolo-lawyers/ 4 Likes
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Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by White007(m): 7:08pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Tallesty1(m): 7:11pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
I just hope Tompo knows what he's doing. 7 Likes |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Nobody: 7:19pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Justice delayed is never denied 3 Likes |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Nobody: 7:23pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
No one fair will refuse one accused a defence counsel! The point however is that the defence must be decent. It is the law that counsel owe, first, a duty to the court to conduct the defence with candour as Judges are still water - a true minister in the temple of justice must bear that in mind constantly. No sentiments? Fine! In the same manner, but for the intervention of God, sentiments will have no place when the axe of God's judgment is brought down on you and generations unborn in your loins for it is written "Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered." Prov 11:21 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by olamds(m): 8:02pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
We Should Learn To Do Things Right In This Country...........(((SOLAMS))) |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Tunami(m): 8:05pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Tompolo the strong man, Bubu's nightmare. 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by babyfaceafrica: 8:08pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Tompolo dey deceive himself,one day monkey will go to the market and will not return 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Pidggin(f): 9:01pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Na Buhari go tire for Tompolo matter 40 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Godsonkemz(m): 7:52am On Feb 25, 2016 |
You want him to appear before court so that DSS and EFCC will use the opportunity to grab him and detain him just as they did to Nnamdi Kanu. 43 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by hakeem4(m): 7:52am On Feb 25, 2016 |
This tompolo guy is just playing with fire Sai baba 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by dukie25: 7:53am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Produce Shekau if you want Tompolo. 35 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Nobody: 7:53am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Justice for one is justice for all. According to them, in the case of Fawehinmi vsThe country where The common man can b jailed without order The Rich can choose to honour court order of not The affluent can debuff justice The politician can write his own law for the judge. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Flets: 7:54am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Nigeria is just a comedy theatre 1 Like |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by 2undeee(m): 7:54am On Feb 25, 2016 |
The fear of Buhari the beginning of wisdom 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Progressive01(m): 7:55am On Feb 25, 2016 |
This Tomtom guy is irritating me already?? What a coward. I remember how powerful and untouchable he was in the last admin, threatening to kill Keyamo, a complaint Keyamo lodged before the president, yet nothing was done about it. He ordered the president not to commission an EPZ in the ND for his selfish interest and the project was put on hold. Dude was a complete bully. Today, he's hiding like a useless sissy, afraid to show his face in court. What a shame. 36 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by popcykaylah(m): 7:56am On Feb 25, 2016 |
So tompolo can dissapear into thin air now.especially with all the threats he made.so he sabi hire lawyers,thought he was going to war.rubbish!!! 9 Likes |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by yjgm(m): 7:57am On Feb 25, 2016 |
This guy Tompolo makes me laugh. You can't fight the state. It is not about Buhari nor GEJ but the state. He'll soon be smoked out or remain a fugitive forever. 10 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by neolboy(m): 7:57am On Feb 25, 2016 |
OK oooo |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Nobody: 7:58am On Feb 25, 2016 |
hakeem4: Your Buhari don catch shecow? 11 Likes |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Sunnycliff(m): 7:58am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Its not the Lawyers duty to produce him naa. Whats the role of our Armed Forces when they can't bring out a citizen in hiding in this Nation? Na to they beat civilians their power they?? 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by repogirl(f): 7:59am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Chai, is as if am watching SUITS or HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER! 2 Likes |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by PeinDanzo(m): 7:59am On Feb 25, 2016 |
End time tompolo 1 Like |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Chaplain383(m): 8:00am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Let the will of God be done |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Sunnycliff(m): 8:00am On Feb 25, 2016 |
hakeem4: Which fire? When your Sai Baba is ruling Nigeria from space!! And only comes in to visit us! 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by popcykaylah(m): 8:01am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Sunnycliff:They are only avoiding civilian casualties..cos if they begin the search,you know how the mind of a militant works,na toh open fire for public place 4 Likes |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Progressive01(m): 8:01am On Feb 25, 2016 |
chukwudi44:I think say your Jonathan don kill am. Abi naa ghost u want am to catch 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by klassykute(m): 8:02am On Feb 25, 2016 |
dukie25:lol ... i go dn get gra kids .. dem no go see dem both 1 Like |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by cr7lomo: 8:03am On Feb 25, 2016 |
U can't get this guy... Obasanjo tried it and failed... This guy na agbero wey get money thru amnesty... Burahi should forget it, we don't hv social security numbers or modern technology to get him |
Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by tickles2luv2016(m): 8:04am On Feb 25, 2016 |
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Re: Why We Can’t Produce Tompolo – Lawyers by Sunnycliff(m): 8:05am On Feb 25, 2016 |
yjgm: Go and smoke him out na!! Na by talking 4 Likes |
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