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Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by KEVIND: 7:43pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
“Anytime the courts have told Buhari’s government to do something it doesn’t like, it has refused to obey it.“ Dr Kolawole Olaniyan, legal adviser to Amnesty International, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has shown “stunning disregard for the rule of law and human rights, ignoring Nigerian judges on at least 40 occasions”. The London-based lawyer, who accused the President of treating judges with disdain, also questioned the sincerity of Buhari’s anti-corruption fight. Olaniyan made the claims in a piece titled, ‘Buhari is ignoring Nigerian judges – We must not let him get away with it’, according to a report by PUNCH. He said, “It’s hard to overstate the significance of this disregard of court orders not just for the operation of the rule of law but also effective respect for constitutional and international human rights, such as freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association and access to information. Yet, Buhari is carrying on, irrespective of human rights and the rule of law. “Anytime the courts have told Buhari’s government to do something it doesn’t like, it has refused to obey it. “Even Buhari’s Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami (SAN), once said the rule of law is what the authorities determine it to be. “The government always has explanations on why it should not obey lawful court orders, seemingly replacing binding legal decisions with the vagaries of politics, and obeying the decisions whenever they suit it. “This disdainful arrogance for the courts and our constitutional jurisprudence wasn’t even normalised during periods of military dictatorship in Nigeria. “The public perception seems to be that the government will only obey court orders if it gets what it wants. “Yet, it should never be right for the government to obey the court as a matter of grace. Buhari has to obey the courts as a matter of necessity. “If Nigeria is ever going to comply with its international human rights obligations and commitments, the government has to begin to show respect for Nigerian judges.” http://saharareporters.com/2019/11/25/buhari-has-disobeyed-40-court-orders-says-amnesty-international’s-lawyer |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by ursullalinda(f): 7:47pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
Only? The man is just lawless and it's affecting his government......Nobody obeys court order again 4 Likes |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by SLAP44: 7:47pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by designking: 7:48pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
Buhari is the alpha and Omega of Nigeria. He decides who is guilty irrespective of the courts or what anybody says. Until we build strong institutions, instead of strong men, Nigeria will always have a president who feels he is above the law. 4 Likes |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by Nobody: 9:22pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
We are in a military regime but no one seems to know. 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by Timatayo1: 9:35pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
You people should do the needful stop complained |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by Lynx001: 9:37pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
Lol im dey count am. But this judges suprise me. They will giv order go8 will nt obey. The same govt will come to the court and look for stay of execution(injuction) they will grant it. If fg go to another court and file fresh charges or renew sowore cöntract with DSS FC By anoda 45 days another court will entertain the case nd may grant it. Without asking dem to go bak and obey d 1st one. .cönfused executive/judiciary 4 Likes |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by N2an2a: 9:47pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
Judiciary is Papa Buhari's pocket .....separation of powers ended under GEJ 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Has Disobeyed 40 Court Orders, Says Amnesty International’s Lawyer by Peroh426: 10:50pm On Nov 25, 2019 |
Lynx001:You just said my mind...they are indeed confused |
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