Five out of six governors of Nigeria’s South-South have come in defence of Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen.

The governors at an emergency meeting in Abuja on Sunday said the move to prosecute the top jurist for alleged asset declaration infractions was vindictive and persecutory, and should be condemned by lovers of democracy.

The governors consequently prevailed on Mr Onnoghen not to appear when the trial opens at the tribunal on Monday morning.

The governors at the meeting were Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, who chaired it at his guest house in Maitama, Abuja, Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Ben Ayade of Cross River and Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom.

The meeting began at about 4:00 p.m. and ended with a communique shortly after 7:30 p.m. The governors declined to take questions from reporters despite earlier promise in the announcement that there would be a press briefing after the closed-door meeting.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was not present, but his spokesperson told PREMIUM TIMES it was due to flight delays and he had sent a message that the outcome of the meeting would be binding on him.
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State was absent and did not disclose a representation. He is the only governor of the ruling All Progressives Congress from the six-state South-South, the remaining five belong to the Peoples Democratic Party.

The governors are the latest to express outrage about the scheduled trial of the Cross River-born Mr Onnoghen, following a petition filed to the Code of Conduct Bureau by a civic group led by a man with previous ties to President Muhammadu Buhari.
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https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/305545-south-south-governors-ask-cjn-onnoghen-to-shun-cct.html

If he does that it won't be good for his image as a CJN

O di kwa nma

Naija is finished under Buhari..

Naija tí su mi, ẹ wá fún mi ní visa às sang by one musician, (I am tired of Nigeria, come and give me visa).
This is the beginning of anarchy.

IAS10:
In other words, they are asking him to disregard a constituted authority and disrespect the laws of the country?

As the CJN, he should be seen to be respectful of the laws of the land.

The governors got it absolutely wrong.


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What constituted authority? The appeal court has already ruled that a judge cannot be tried without clearance from the NJC.That judgment is still in effect.The CJN will not appear before the CCT tomorrow.

It is obvious that this latest action was premeditated to put the 2019 election in jeopardy.

Las Las buhari will be put to shame.

Well meaning Nigerians knows Buhari is a tyrant,but we will never bend to his whips.
Never reenforced failure, Buhari is a failure!

Hmmmm
Hmmm
Hmm
Hm

They are right!

No sitting judicial officer can be tried without recourse first to the National Judicial Council. That is the ruling of the appeal court. And it is yet to be set aside!!

Only lunatics will support show of shame by Buhari.

OK

He should pull a Dino.
Enter sleeping sickness.

Who them be to make such statement?

The dullard removed the director of SSS from Bayelsa, state and replaced him with an aboki, now he wants to remove Onoghen from crossrivers state and replace him with anothe aboki... spits on thread

With the way the PDP stalwarts are politicizing this CJN matter, Onnoghen may have no other option than to eventually step down because they've effectively compromised his position.

Wrong move by the SS governors. That wouldn't be good for his image as the representation of the symbol of justice in Nigeria. These governors should not set a precedence.

He should rather appear and defend himself to show a certain leader what it means to respect the rule of law.

Let's see who wins.

Yes... Enough of all dis injustice on our pple

Briggs ,ethiope ,ateke we go show dem say niger delta is ready 4 dem.

U cant use our oil n stil maltreat us , All dos igbos sueing our brother onnoghen because of buhari una go hear am

Hmmm..

Tomorrow is the D day!

kai this country is gradually tethering off to anarchy and some people are still urging buhari on....
Those governors have the resources and wherewithal to mobilize militants to resume onslaught on the oil facilities. Buhari should retrace his steps before its too late.

Cursed be the day that Buhari became Nigeria's democratic president!

Cursed be any zombie who still votes for this enemy of our national unity and prosperity!

Nigeria is at the verge of an unending civil crisis/war. Unfortunately, zombies are dogmatically cheering that fossil up while he leads us on the path of shame, disintegration and destruction.


NB: Only intelligent nairalanders should quote me. Cursed be any zombie that quotes me.

magoo10:
It is obvious that this latest action was premeditated to put the 2019 election in jeopardy.

Las Las buhari wiall be put to shame.

The question should be is it true that the man in question has several dollar and pounds dominated account
I think the man should call a news conference if he is not guilty.It's as simple as that

That is good.


Atiku Govt go sweet.


Once u are found wanting according to the law, get Governors to tell u to say u are not going

Mohomodu Buhari, be warned, if you escape to Sudan, your extended family in Daura & your online rodents will not.

Oh well! Nigerians should take heart and patiently bear this yoke.
When I become the president all these corruption, stealing and impunity will stop.

PDP is killing the man reputation more and more.

afroniger:
With the way the PDP stalwarts are politicizing this CJN matter, Onnoghen may have no other option than to eventually step down because they've effectively compromised his position.

IAS10:
In other words, they are asking him to disregard a constituted authority and disrespect the laws of the country?

As the CJN, he should be seen to be respectful of the laws of the land.

The governors got it absolutely wrong.


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When was the last time Buhari respected the rule of law?