The House of Representatives has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for obeying the court order granting Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), leave to seek medical attention abroad.

Igbere TV had reported that a Kaduna State High Court, yesterday, granted the Cleric leave to enable him and his wife, Zeenat travel to India for medical attention.

Justice Darius Khobo while granting the IMN leader the leave said he would travel in company of Kaduna State government officials.

He said the IMN leader must return immediately after his discharge from the hospital to face his charges.

The DSS while acknowledging the court order, said the Service would comply with the directive.

“This is to inform the public that the Department of State Services (DSS) has received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakzaky leave to travel to India for medical treatment. Consequently, the Service is liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance. Conformity with the order is in line with the Service’s avowed commitment to the Rule of Law inherent in a democracy”, it said.

Reacting to the development, Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu told Igbere TV on phone that the decision of the DSS to obey the order has further confirmed their willingness to respect the independence of the judiciary.

Kalu representing Bende Federal Constituency, said also that the move was an indication that the present government respects the rule of law.

“The House of Representatives commends the DSS for confirming our confidence in their willingness to respect the independence of the various arms of government especially the judiciary”, he said.

“You will agree with us that the independence of the judiciary is critical to the success of our democracy. We consider this an indication that the rule of law is prioritised and respected by this government.

“The court ruling was made to ensure the good health of the accused person. It does not stop the judicial arm from tidying up the process of his trial upon his return. Recall, it was not an application for bail that was granted.The matter is still before a court of competent jurisdiction. It will be contemptuous, for us to speak in details on such sub judicial matter.

“Functional democracy is better achieved in a healthy atmosphere of independence yet close partnership among the arms of Government. This was one of the proposals of the 9th House of Representative’s Joint Task of Nation Building – promoting understanding between the arms of government for the interest of the citizens.

This is a new dawn in our history of democracy, we are determined to work with all the arms of Government to take the narratives to the Next Level and With the support of the people, the effort of the present government to sustain the rule of law will be achieved”, Kalu added.

Source; http://igberetvnews.com/879409/el-zakzaky-house-reps-commend-buhari-dss-obeying-court-order/


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So they don't know that court orders should be obeyed.

The headline only reveals that they hadn't been obeying court orders before.

Good move

Eye service them...na today them court grant him bail? Lawless country, the law is only made for the poor

Commending a president for obeying court orders?

Kia, it's all over for Nigeria

So funny, imagine commending trump for obeying court order on asylum seekers to stop separating parent from kids.

Rubber stamp everywhere.

What is there to commend about? Is he not supposed to obey a court order? Or is this the first time that the court will grant bail to Ibrahim El-Ibrahim? The truth is that the coward is afraid of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky's members, that is why he decided to obey this present order!

Our rubber stamp legislatures are just making mockery of themselves

Lol

Our legislators be celebrating mediocrity.

One of the core tenets of democracy is the rule of law hence the executive is not doing anything exceptional unless we're not actually practicing democracy.

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The House of Representatives commends the DSS for confirming our confidence in their willingness to respect the independence of the various arms of government especially the judiciary”, he said

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Either he's being ingenious or down right stupid because, this is like the 3rd time El-zakzaky have won in a law court.

Lol, u're commending someone for obeying court rule.

Wonders shall never end, it's just this tyrannical govt that's causing so many abnormalities.

It's only in Nigeria that a president will be appreciated for obeying the law when it is a must for any democratical leaders to obey the law.




With this mentality in our legislators, Nigeria is finished.


Is it on the president to choose to obey the order of the court of law or it a binding constitutional order for a president to obey the rules of law?

Dss thanks

Why these nah, are we no longer practicing democracy?

Wow

Don't trust buhari, he had plan B.

The current house of Assembly is a shame to democracy

Shithole.



You are commending a person for doing what he was ordered to do...

OK


We commend you for commending....




Shithole

And what did they say or do when he was clearly flouting the same court orders? Bunch of ass lickers tueh!!!

It is obvious the only language this government understands is civil disobedience.

Buhari right now.........

To seek medical attention abroad as though there are no medical doctors or medicine in Nigeria

What a great disgrace that people had to die before this government could obey court orders........sad!!!

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AmadiAba:
Good move

Are they actually praising him?? For abiding by the law Wow.... this is a sad situation

Ewu everywhere. meanwhile, he has not been granted bail. So. what is the Commendation for?

I commend my child for closing the door...after asking him to close the door.