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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by KingOfAllIgbos: 2:37pm On Jan 27, 2019
E pain this people well well grin
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Fuckyoumod: 2:38pm On Jan 27, 2019
Fuckuignos:
Fake news
It’s never too late....

To tell you....

you’re going to Hell.

And you will remain in hell with APC.

If Buhari can deceive you to vote for him... Then your a complete waste to your generation!

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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Cyoung4real(m): 2:38pm On Jan 27, 2019
buhari suspended Onnoghen because he doesn't know the technology they used in making him the Chief Justice. grin

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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by kaen1317: 2:38pm On Jan 27, 2019
May God help us from the Lifeless one

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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by fk001(m): 2:38pm On Jan 27, 2019
Buhari will not do anything about it.



Kiss the truth
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Staro: 2:39pm On Jan 27, 2019
I hail oo .... Naija my country.
I curse the day I was born in this shithole
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Standardcosting(m): 2:41pm On Jan 27, 2019
highcollide:
It is suspicious of Onnoghen, a chief justice to feign ignorance of the law. I mean, 55 houses and millions of dollars undeclared? I am pushed to call him corrupt.


But breaching the Constitution? Foolish but bold move....
Foolishness plus boldness is a very deadly combination. If nothing is done about this act, it means buhari has absolute powers in this Nigerian territory which is dangerous to Nigerians. Buhari can be foolish enough to cause a civil war and be bold enough to wipe out the entire South.

I'm surprised that Nigerians have not taken to the streets to show their anger and disgust.

Which way Southern Nigeria?


Even if Nigerians decides to take to the stteet, you need to ask again. For who? JUDGES
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Princedapace(m): 2:42pm On Jan 27, 2019
highcollide:
It is suspicious of Onnoghen, a chief justice to feign ignorance of the law. I mean, 55 houses and millions of dollars undeclared? I am pushed to call him corrupt.


But breaching the Constitution? Foolish but bold move....
Foolishness plus boldness is a very deadly combination. If nothing is done about this act, it means buhari has absolute powers in this Nigerian territory which is dangerous to Nigerians. Buhari can be foolish enough to cause a civil war and be bold enough to wipe out the entire South.

I'm surprised that Nigerians have not taken to the streets to show their anger and disgust.

Which way Southern Nigeria?

I swear down.. it means that man can order his army to shoot down at anyone... This is so wrong.. so so wrong.


Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by callmeVIBRANT(m): 2:45pm On Jan 27, 2019
highcollide:
It is suspicious of Onnoghen, a chief justice to feign ignorance of the law. I mean, 55 houses and millions of dollars undeclared? I am pushed to call him corrupt.


But breaching the Constitution? Foolish but bold move....
Foolishness plus boldness is a very deadly combination. If nothing is done about this act, it means buhari has absolute powers in this Nigerian territory which is dangerous to Nigerians. Buhari can be foolish enough to cause a civil war and be bold enough to wipe out the entire South.

I'm surprised that Nigerians have not taken to the streets to show their anger and disgust.

Which way Southern Nigeria?


no Wise thinking Nigerian will completely declare his assets.. if you like declare your assets make buhari send EFCC for you.
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by kufre2010: 2:46pm On Jan 27, 2019
Bragalane:
THIS IS A FRAUDULENT WEBSITE BY IGBO PDP
NL MOD SHOULD TAKE NOTE THIS IS NOT CNN



THIS IS A FRAUDULENT WEBSITE BY IGBO PDP
NL MOD SHOULD TAKE NOTE THIS IS NOT CNN



THIS IS A FRAUDULENT WEBSITE BY IGBO PDP
NL MOD SHOULD TAKE NOTE THIS IS NOT CNN




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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by martowskin1(m): 2:46pm On Jan 27, 2019
Rednaxelot:
Something just told me that Buhari wasn't aware of what he has done and the magnitude.

The cabal are just using him as tool to carry out this sh¡t.

Buhari hardly remembers and recognizes things shown to him

He didn't see all this coming, more are yet to come....

U don't just wakeup and throw the country unbalanced like this... Investors are watching closely, the way naira will hit floor soon will surprise many
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by JubiGold(m): 2:47pm On Jan 27, 2019
Binikingdowm:
The fg just played into obj hands
how diz one concern Obj now.
get sense
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by kufre2010: 2:47pm On Jan 27, 2019
netpro:
Only Atiku, Wike and everyone that paid money to the former CJN that are in confusion.

Nigerians are united on defeating the corruption that wants to return to power.

It is Buhari all the way.

Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Enuose242(m): 2:49pm On Jan 27, 2019
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highcollide:
It is suspicious of Onnoghen, a chief justice to feign ignorance of the law. I mean, 55 houses and millions of dollars undeclared? I am pushed to call him corrupt.


But breaching the Constitution? Foolish but bold move....
Foolishness plus boldness is a very deadly combination. If nothing is done about this act, it means buhari has absolute powers in this Nigerian territory which is dangerous to Nigerians. Buhari can be foolish enough to cause a civil war and be bold enough to wipe out the entire South.

I'm surprised that Nigerians have not taken to the streets to show their anger and disgust.

Which way Southern Nigeria?




You are pushed to call him corrupt honorable chief judge .... Meanwhile stop contradicting your self ... you are just coming and going back is your name come and be going ?

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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Asshurbanipall: 2:50pm On Jan 27, 2019
Please search the news in Google. Lazy BMC cheesy


Bragalane:
[size=12pt] THIS IS A FRAUDULENT WEBSITE BY IGBO PDP
NL MOD SHOULD TAKE NOTE THIS IS NOT CNN[b] THIS IS A FRAUDULENT WEBSITE BY IGBO PDP
NL MOD SHOULD TAKE NOTE THIS IS NOT CNN
[b] THIS IS A FRAUDULENT WEBSITE BY IGBO PDP
NL MOD SHOULD TAKE NOTE THIS IS NOT CNN [/b

Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by koyeni(m): 2:51pm On Jan 27, 2019
Rednaxelot:
Something just told me that Buhari wasn't aware of what he has done and the magnitude.

The cabal are just using him as tool to carry out this sh¡t.

Buhari hardly remembers and recognizes things shown to him
Very possible

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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Ategberoson(m): 2:54pm On Jan 27, 2019
nijabazaar:
Buhari will disgraced be like Mugabe whether Tinubu likes it or not..

As for Most of the South West...Well, God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents


no one take those political media serious. maybe trump would have been distracted if he had taken them serious then


pmb will be reelected by Feb 16 so calm yourself down. say no to HBP
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by koyeni(m): 2:56pm On Jan 27, 2019
LesbianBoy:
I still can't believe with all the nonsense happening in this government some bastard still want this dullard to go for second term.

Nigeria will NEVER be great!
Bro suffry... Things are not going smooth but Nigeria can still b great
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by slickbak(m): 3:00pm On Jan 27, 2019
Binikingdowm:
The fg just played into obj hands
� gbam. No good rigging without oyibo by your side n Buhari is alienating oyibo.
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Zane2point4(m): 3:00pm On Jan 27, 2019
April4th:
It is well with Nigeria
How pls, country that is burning with poverty and corruption.
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by dockokwus: 3:01pm On Jan 27, 2019
Binikingdowm:
The fg just played into obj hands
What do u expect from a certificateless,inability to upgrade himself intellectually,nepotistic president?
With this singular act,even if Buhari wins by whatever means,his victory would be contested,disputed and unacceptable by the opposition and cast in doubt by the international community who would gauge the reactions of influential voices like Obasanjo,and decide on how to proceed in legitimatising the elections or not.
What nauseating supporters of Buhari who have been asking what right do the US,UK and EU have to interfere in our internal matters,do not know is that even the mere mention of the government/Nigeria being sanctioned,sayless actual sanction after this incident or the elections,would send our already battered,dollar and oil dependent economy into the abyss because the dollar may get so devalued,that prices of all items will shoot through the roof,a sample of which we all tasted when the dullard decided on military style auctioning of dollar in the first year or so of his regrettable rule.
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by AllenSpencer: 3:05pm On Jan 27, 2019
Why is CNN peddling lies!



There is no Chaos in Nigeria as we speak. The president only suspended a thief who happens to be the former Chief Judge of the Federation.


Even as at this morning, more undisclosed money stashed in other banks have been discovered and the president has done what is right.


The thief we once called the Chief Justice had even already admitted the allegation, so I don't see any chaos in Nigeria.


It's just some bunch of flat headed losers that are wailing and chest beating

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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Zane2point4(m): 3:05pm On Jan 27, 2019
Franzinni:
Buhari knows that social media warriors will talk on social media.... But in reality they will still be on social media....

I am tired already.... Since nothing concrete can be done about the vegetable.... We can only whisper our discontent which means nothing to the status quo...


Buhari is like trump.... People who have no business being around power!!!
How can you compare buhari and uneducated man to trump who is educated, civilized and successful?
Forget how arrogant trump is but he is growing usa economy on steady basis check record naa
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Kingspin(m): 3:05pm On Jan 27, 2019
netpro:
Only Atiku, Wike and everyone that paid money to the former CJN that are in confusion.

Nigerians are united on defeating the corruption that wants to return to power.

It is Buhari all the way.
. Does the new CJN paid by Buhari? You do even know the meaning of corruption? ? Use your own sense not Buhari own.
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by holuphisayor(m): 3:05pm On Jan 27, 2019
ICC awaits buhari
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Orpe7(m): 3:07pm On Jan 27, 2019
Been watching cnn and theres no need like these
Fake news
No videos, links
FAKE FAKE FAKE
Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Ugochukw15: 3:09pm On Jan 27, 2019
Asshurbanipall:
Nigerian election thrown into chaos as Buhari suspends country's top judge

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has come under intense scrutiny for suspending his country's Chief Justice just weeks before a general election, a move that critics have attacked as tyrannical and unconstitutional.

Buhari defended his decision on Twitter, saying corruption allegations against Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen -- who has been accused of failing to disclose bank accounts in foreign currencies -- are "grievous."

But the move was labelled a "coup against democracy" by the President of the Nigerian Senate, and prompted an outcry from the country's major opposition party, which halted its presidential election campaign in protest.

Describing the action as a "dangerous and brazen assault on the constitution," the Campaign Council of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) said Friday that there was no point in campaigning in an election whose basis has been so flagrantly undermined.

"When democracy comes under this kind of virulent attack, then the election itself becomes superfluous," the statement said.

Buhari is seeking a second term as president in next month's elections, but his party has been accused of vote-buying by political opponents.

As the country's top judge, Onnoghen would have ruled on any legal challenge to the election.

That potential responsibility would now fall to Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, whom Buhari swore in as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following his suspension of Onnoghen.


But many Nigerians have used social media to criticize Onnoghen's ousting, calling Buhari a tyrant and saying it's the President who should go.

They have been joined by numerous politicians from opposition parties, who have launched a cascade of condemnation against Buhari and urged him to reverse the decision.

"President Buhari has sent a dangerous signal to the entire world that Nigeria is no longer a democratic nation and that we have returned to the old, jaded era of military dictatorship," Senate President Bukola Saraki said in a statement, adding that he has "precipitated a constitutional crisis."

'Brazen dictatorial act'
Chief Justice Onnoghen was charged on 12 January with breaching a rule that public officials disclose foreign bank accounts.

He had secured a temporary injunction to his hearing on Thursday, which seemingly prompted Buhari's move.

"One expected that with his moral authority so wounded, by these serious charges of corruption, more so by his own written admission, Mr. Justice Onnoghen would have acted swiftly to spare our Judicial Arm further disrepute by removing himself from superintending over it while his trial lasted," the President wrote on Twitter.


"Unfortunately, he has not done so," he wrote, adding: "If Justice cannot be done and clearly seen to be done, society itself is at risk of the most unimaginable chaos."

But the President's critics argued that due process had not been afforded to Onnoghen, and painted Buhari's move as a flagrant attempt to influence the outcome of the upcoming vote.

"This brazen dictatorial act is the latest action in the ongoing rape of our nation's hard earned democracy," PDP challenger and former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar wrote on Twitter.

"The case involving the legality or otherwise of the charges against Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen is in court, as it should be," he added. "Why not allow the court to adjudicate on the matter?"


The European Union (UN), which had been asked to observe the elections by the National Electoral Commission, said it was "very concerned" by the judge's suspension.

"The decision to suspend the Chief Justice has led to many Nigerians, including lawyers and civil society observer groups, to question whether due process was followed," a spokeswoman for the EU's Election Observation Mission said in a statement.

"The timing, just before the swearing in of justices for Electoral Tribunals and the hearing of election-related cases, has also raised concerns about the opportunity for electoral justice," she added.

Next month's election is seen by many as a two-horse race between Buhari and Abubakar.

But Bring Back our Girls activist Oby Ezekwesili, who withdrew her candidacy on Thursday, promised to build a coalition capable of defeating both parties in order to "disrupt the politics of failure" in Africa's most populous nation.


https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/01/26/africa/buhari-nigeria-judge-elections-intl/index.html?__twitter_impression=true

Buhari and his co-travellers has succeded in ridiculing our country internationally. No thanks to A.P.C; cult of dishonest irreputable fellows.

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Re: Nigerian Election Thrown Into Chaos As Buhari Suspends Country's Top Judge- CNN by Tareq1105: 3:09pm On Jan 27, 2019
Asshurbanipall:
Nigerian election thrown into chaos as Buhari suspends country's top judge

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has come under intense scrutiny for suspending his country's Chief Justice just weeks before a general election, a move that critics have attacked as tyrannical and unconstitutional.

Buhari defended his decision on Twitter, saying corruption allegations against Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen -- who has been accused of failing to disclose bank accounts in foreign currencies -- are "grievous."

But the move was labelled a "coup against democracy" by the President of the Nigerian Senate, and prompted an outcry from the country's major opposition party, which halted its presidential election campaign in protest.

Describing the action as a "dangerous and brazen assault on the constitution," the Campaign Council of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) said Friday that there was no point in campaigning in an election whose basis has been so flagrantly undermined.

"When democracy comes under this kind of virulent attack, then the election itself becomes superfluous," the statement said.

Buhari is seeking a second term as president in next month's elections, but his party has been accused of vote-buying by political opponents.

As the country's top judge, Onnoghen would have ruled on any legal challenge to the election.

That potential responsibility would now fall to Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, whom Buhari swore in as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following his suspension of Onnoghen.


But many Nigerians have used social media to criticize Onnoghen's ousting, calling Buhari a tyrant and saying it's the President who should go.

They have been joined by numerous politicians from opposition parties, who have launched a cascade of condemnation against Buhari and urged him to reverse the decision.

"President Buhari has sent a dangerous signal to the entire world that Nigeria is no longer a democratic nation and that we have returned to the old, jaded era of military dictatorship," Senate President Bukola Saraki said in a statement, adding that he has "precipitated a constitutional crisis."

'Brazen dictatorial act'
Chief Justice Onnoghen was charged on 12 January with breaching a rule that public officials disclose foreign bank accounts.

He had secured a temporary injunction to his hearing on Thursday, which seemingly prompted Buhari's move.

"One expected that with his moral authority so wounded, by these serious charges of corruption, more so by his own written admission, Mr. Justice Onnoghen would have acted swiftly to spare our Judicial Arm further disrepute by removing himself from superintending over it while his trial lasted," the President wrote on Twitter.


"Unfortunately, he has not done so," he wrote, adding: "If Justice cannot be done and clearly seen to be done, society itself is at risk of the most unimaginable chaos."

But the President's critics argued that due process had not been afforded to Onnoghen, and painted Buhari's move as a flagrant attempt to influence the outcome of the upcoming vote.

"This brazen dictatorial act is the latest action in the ongoing rape of our nation's hard earned democracy," PDP challenger and former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar wrote on Twitter.

"The case involving the legality or otherwise of the charges against Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen is in court, as it should be," he added. "Why not allow the court to adjudicate on the matter?"


The European Union (UN), which had been asked to observe the elections by the National Electoral Commission, said it was "very concerned" by the judge's suspension.

"The decision to suspend the Chief Justice has led to many Nigerians, including lawyers and civil society observer groups, to question whether due process was followed," a spokeswoman for the EU's Election Observation Mission said in a statement.

"The timing, just before the swearing in of justices for Electoral Tribunals and the hearing of election-related cases, has also raised concerns about the opportunity for electoral justice," she added.

Next month's election is seen by many as a two-horse race between Buhari and Abubakar.

But Bring Back our Girls activist Oby Ezekwesili, who withdrew her candidacy on Thursday, promised to build a coalition capable of defeating both parties in order to "disrupt the politics of failure" in Africa's most populous nation.


https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/01/26/africa/buhari-nigeria-judge-elections-intl/index.html?__twitter_impression=true


Which timing?

Is there any particular time that fraudulent act shouldn't be investigated?

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