₦airaland Forum

That's it
Those asking where he got d power
Always be patient before you comment

BinDean:
Just to be sure, consult your dictionary Pls!
Don't be a nuisance

Now let's see who the nuisance is.

obailala:
Updating laws is the job of legislators, not judiciary.

Talking about taking advantage of loopholes, that is exactly what politicians (ALL politicians) do. There's a loud outcry about this only because the president is hated by a good size of the population.

I said “fight to amend the laws” so I know that it is the job of the legislators.

obailala:
Unlike most other politicians who do exactly the same thing buhari is currently doing, buhari never for once tried to hide his own bias. But then again, this is what all politicians do.

Buhari's case is something else. If Jonathan had done that to him in 2015, he would have repeated it again and again that he would burn Nigeria. I do not make comments when it comes to politics, but this president looks like he has got two deaf ears. He is not willing to even listen to anyone.

And he who the gods want to disgrace, they honor with pride and deaf ears. Ibos have really suffered in this nation called Nigeria. Honestly.

carterguccy:
First to comment
Like for buhari
Share for CJN

What does the law say about a public office holders and declaration of assets?

three:
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Don't get it twisted.

Only the NJC can suspend a judicial officer.

Many pushing this narrative are closet Buharists. Don't be like them.

Nigeria will win

Posterity will judge.

If Buhari is lucky he'll still be president by Monday.

The man is a gonner and all those who ally with him.

No protests, no fuss, watch and see. This particular battle has already been won.

Buhari thought he could get us to play into his hands by this move and by mass protests which they will respond with force and postponed elections (Ozekhome chill please) ashay ashay na him carry him hand snap d gauntlet wey go pieces am.


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We'll be waiting to see what happens by monday

braine:
Lol... keep ranting!

It is people like you who spurred us on 4 years ago to begin to put the machinery in place.

Thanks for the push.

three:
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Don't get it twisted.

Only the NJC can suspend a judicial officer.

Many pushing this narrative are closet Buharists. Don't be like them.

Nigeria will win

Posterity will judge.

If Buhari is lucky he'll still be president by Monday.

The man is a gonner and all those who ally with him.

No protests, no fuss, watch and see. This particular battle has already been won.

Buhari thought he could get us to play into his hands by this move and by mass protests which they will respond with force and postponed elections (Ozekhome chill please) ashay ashay na him carry him hand snap d gauntlet wey go pieces am.


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ONNOGHEN is the chairman of the NJC but he refused to step aside to be investigated by the rest of the members (these too are reluctant to pressure him to step aside) the SENATE headed by PDP SARATHIEF refused to do its constitional duty by a 2/3 vote.

agabaI23:
I will be happy to know what you know. I hope I share in your optimism

I'm uncertain I am allowed to say all I would like to..



Just be calm

KingOfAllIgbos:


Una call Buhari the Royal Dullard.... now he has outsmarted you and showed you who the Boss is

This outgoing CJN, Walter will continue fighting the case in court till 2023

There is nothing smart about that.
He just abused presidential powers and he is going to face the consequences.

It would have been smart if he found a way to get rid of onnoghen without breaking the law.

For those quoting that PMB followed due process by banking on the order from CCT to suspend the CJN.
How dumb! Do you realise that the CCT doesn't have the legal authority to recommend the suspension or removal of the CJN. And not even a presidential veto.


That power is vested on only the Nigeria Judicial Council and Senate. To this end PMB has breached the constitution!

Court of Appeal issued an order stopping the trial of the CJN by the CCT presided over by a man(Danladi Umar) himself,
answering charges in court over corruption allegations but still in office. But he is saint enough to sanction the suspension/removal of the CJN... FOOLS

Ahsad:
That's it
Those asking where he got d power
Always be patient before you comment

Bro, it is the timing I am looking at and not if he has the power to do so or not. This president did not prosecute the two known northern thieves in his government until one month before election his vice president mentioned the case again (Buhari has said nothing till date). But within how many days, he used a jet to fastforward the suspension and removal of this man. Hmmmmm!

Mainwhile Orji Uzo Kalu's case is permanently and indefinitely adjorned. Why? Cos Orji is campaigning for him?

The timing is totally wrong. At least, he should habe played the game better.

Zionbel:
For those quoting that PMB followed due process by banking on the order from CCT to suspend the CJN.
How dumb! Do you realise that the CCT doesn't have the legal authority to recommend the suspension or removal of the CJN. And not even a presidential veto.


That power is vested on only the Nigeria Judicial Council and Senate. To this end PMB has breached the constitution!

The man is not going to achieve much.
The opposition to his government will keep rising after all he has given them due cause.

Even if he wins, he is going to face the mother of all opposition from the pdp that will render his four years a complete waste.

He is no longer the beautiful bride riding on the waves of the opposition party like he was in 2015

President of the Court of Appeal case, Justice Ayo Salalmi.

He's the highest ranking Justice in chief after cjn, hence, the decision Thanks for the enlightenment

RockHard:
Technically, the CJN has only been suspended not removed. He should go defend himself against the corruption allegations levelled against him, and if found not guilty he can get back his erstwhile position. Being CJN is not his father's property.

Do Buahri has the powers to suspend a judge? If he does, please can you show me where it's stated in the constitution?

SalamRushdie:
president can't even suspend the CJN , it's clearly written in the constitution

Yes he can becouse senate and NJC (of which onnoghen is the chairman) refused to do the job. VETO POWER.

somziency:
Hahahahaha. I will tell you what he will say. He (president) doesn't know. Lol!

I won't be surprised.

three:
I'm uncertain I am allowed to say all I would like to..



Just be calm

I am glad we are not all cowards

PresidentAtiku:
Nigerians,arise and protect democracy

Biko, it's our only hope.

magoo10:
The laws are clear and the tyrant cannot be greater than the law.

Buhari's latest unconstitutional antics will not stand and have once more made mockery of himself.

Tanko Mohamed will be treated as an impostor by the judiciary therefore null and void.

he was suspended not removed and the law talks about removal only

There is no time for law now, things most be in place for law to take cause

kehinde1588:
We are going to have a bigger problem in Nigeria if our mentality persist in this manner.

The former CJN(Walter) never denied the fact that he is corrupt just because of tribalism, IPOBS are defending the man up and down. The man should have resigned honourably just like Kemi Adeosun did when he was accused of certificate forgery.

The same igbos and southern Christians were happy and celebrating Kemi Adeosun resignation not knowing that what goes around comes around.

What a double standard!

Don't be a fool young man.
nobody is supporting the CJN but everyone is opposing the motive behind the move to remove him at all cost. Them politicians are just playing a fool out of people like you.

stephanie11:
@POLITICSNGR

The suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Nkanu Onnoghen has elicited a lot of reactions from Nigerians today with many contesting that it was against the law and some others saying otherwise.

PoliticsNGR has now gone into the law books to examine what the constitution stipulates on the Removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Surprisingly, the Law make no clear distinction between the removal and Suspension of the CJN as both terms have very different meanings.

We gathered that Section (292) of the Nigerian constitution expantiates on the removal of certain public officials including the CJN. However, there is no distinction between a suspension and permanent removal.

It States;

“A judicial officer shall not be removed from his office or appointment before his age of retirement except in the following circumstances;

(a) in the case of –

"Chief Justice of Nigeria, President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Grand Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and President, Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate.”

(ii) Chief Judge of a State, Grand Kadi of a Sharia Court of Appeal or President of a Customary Court of Appeal of a State, by the Governor acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the House of Assembly of the State,

Praying that he be so removed for his inability to discharge the functions of his office or appointment (whether arising from infirmity of mind or of body) or for misconduct or contravention of the Code of Conduct;

(b) in any case, other than those to which paragraph (a) of this subsection applies, by the President or, as the case may be, the Governor acting on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council that the judicial officer be so removed for his inability to discharge the functions of his office or appointment (whether arising from infirmity of mind or of body) or for misconduct or contravention of the Code of Conduct."

Thus, a serving Chief Justice of Nigeria can only be removed from office by the president after at least two-thirds majority members of the Senate declare support for the move, but in this case, it is a suspension.

https://politicsngr.com/law-stipulates-removal-chief-justice-nigeria/

The law is very clear, infact it made an emphasis by stating that ""except" followed by listing the conditions of which suspension is never included,what buhari has done is a clear act of illegality propelled by tyranny n pursuit of a hidden agenda.

The CJN is supposed to have honorably resigned by himself having confirmed a case of misconduct by himself for failing to declare his multi million dollars assets slashed in foreign account

Our constitution is porous. Same way GEJ found a back door to “suspend” Sanusi when there is only provision for appointment and removal.

This is simply politics. Dirty.

The foolish lawyers in the legislature have refused to do their job in blocking all these loopholes. They only know how to collect allowances.

kehinde1588:
We are going to have a bigger problem in Nigeria if our mentality persist in this manner.

The former CJN(Walter) never denied the fact that he is corrupt just because of tribalism, IPOBS are defending the man up and down. The man should have resigned honourably just like Kemi Adeosun did when he was accused of certificate forgery.

The same igbos and southern Christians were happy and celebrating Kemi Adeosun resignation not knowing that what goes around comes around.

What a double standard!

Keep quiet you tribal bigot.. Is he an ibo man? What is wrong with you people? Go to Twitter and check the outrage. Silly Zombie

This means that it only on the advise of the NJC and the two-third of the house of assembly can remove the chief jusdge.

kingkhan:
he was suspended not removed and the law talks about removal only

the moment you suspend him you have removed him from carrying out his duties and the laws are clear on that.