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CJN Onnoghen: Nigerian Lawyers Give Buhari 7 Days To Reverse Suspension
Nigerian lawyers under the aegis of Coalition Of Lawyers Against Corruption in Nigeria, COLAC, has given President Muhammadu Buhari seven days to reinstate the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen.
The CJN was suspended yesterday by President Buhari who said that he acted on an order by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT.
COLAC said by this singular act, President Buhari has demonstrated that he does not have any regard for the Supreme law of the land which is the constitution.
In a statement by Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, National Coordinator, COLAC, the lawyers said the President should be reminded that his lack of respect for the rule of law was capable of truncating our nascent democracy.
The statement added, “The purported suspension of Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Buhari, is undoubtedly unconstitutional and unacceptable. It’s a complete show of shame.
“The reason given by the President that he was ordered by the CCT to wield the big stick is legally and morally watery. It’s unreasonable and illogical.
“It has become very obvious that the President does not have any iota for the Supreme law of the land which is our Constitution.
“The President has resulted to self-help in dispensing justice. The President should, however, be reminded that his lack of respect for the rule of law is capable of truncating our nascent democracy.
“Judiciary is a noble institution and we will never for any reason permit anyone to desecrate and decimate it. The Constitution must be respected at all times.
“The President has really crossed his boundaries and must be brought to order. His action as President will certainly overheat the polity.
“We as Lawyers will not allow him to have his way this time around. We are giving him 7 days to rescind the decision or we shall do the needful.
“Other things being equal, Nigeria will be clocking 20 years of practising democracy in Nigeria and any attempt to subvert democracy will be totally resisted.
“We strongly urge the National Assembly to timely caution the President because illegality begets illegality. The time to say no to Mr. President is now.”
Anonymous
January 27, 2019 at 1:21 am
Or what ?
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:14 pm
d president don’t have d power, according 2 section 292 of d nigeria constitution, Only d Judiciary tribunal (cjt/cjn) n national assembly has d power. How can a lower house cct direct d president 2 suppend d upper house
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 9:07 pm
If buhari succeeds in dis plot let Nigerian remember once the law as been broken once the next president can also do the same ND from der the judiciary is no more dey will be divided into parties the law will no more be the law so if u r supporting this just because of ur blind love for buhari one the u will regret it
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 8:49 pm
Those Blind people clapping hands for Buhari and APC should read this. Full List of The Army Officers Compulsorily Retired On Friday By Muhammadu Buhari. They Are 90% Southerners. The Ethnic and Regional cleansing Continues: Maj. Gen TC Ude (SE) Maj. Gen LC Ilo (SE) Maj. Gen IN Ijoma (SE) Maj. Gen O Ejimai (SE) Maj. Gen PAT Akem (SS) Maj. Gen ED Atewe (SS) Maj. Gen Letam Wiwa -Younger brother of murdered Environmental Rights activist and author, Ken Saro-Wiwa (SS) Maj. Gen FO Alli (SS) Maj. Gen Mobolaji Koleoso (SW) Maj. Gen SD Aliyu (MB) Maj. Gen MY Ibrahim Brig. Gen GO Agachi (SE) Brig. Gen Okonkwo (SE) Brig. Gen Ogidi (SS) Brig. Gen Koko Essien (SS) Brig. Gen PE Ekpeyong (SS) Brig. Gen Bright Fiboinumama (SS) Brig. Gen. M. Onoyiveta (SS) Brig. Gen IMD Lawson (SS) Brig. Gen Oyefesobi (SW) Brig. Gen AI Onibasa (SW) Brig. Gen Bashir Mormo (SS) Brig. Gen AH Sa’ad (SS)-Former ADC to late President Musa Yar’adua Brig. Gen MG Ali Brig. Gen LN Bello Brig. Gen D Abdusalam Col. CK Ukoha (SE) Col. OU Nwankwo (SE) Col. Nicholas Achinze -Dasuki’s ADC (SE) Col. Tonye F Minimah –Younger brother of former Chief of Army Staff, LT. General Kenneth Minimah (SS) Col. FD Kayode (SW) Col. Ojogbane Adegbe –ADC to former President Goodluck Jonathan (MB) Col. Audu (MB) Col. DR Hassan Col. MA Suleiman Lt. Col GC Nyekwu (SS) Lt. Col C Enechukwu (SE) Lt. Col CO Amadi (SE) Lt. Col Adimoha (SS) Lt. Col OC Egemode (SS) Lt. Col TE Arigbe (SW) Lt. Col TO Oladuntoye (SW) Lt. Col Baba Ochankpa (MB) Lt. Col DB Dazang (MB) Lt. Col A Mohammed Lt. Col AS Mohammed. DANGEROUS ……. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS Now President Buhari has serially, deceitfully and masterfully completed the configuration of the entire National Security structure/architecture firmly in the hands of the Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani alone to the exclusion of all other ethnic blocs in Nigeria …. this is very, very dangerous for the South and for Northern Christians. Chief of Army Staff ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Police IG ……….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Minister for Defence ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Minister for Internal Affairs …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani National Security Adviser (NSA) ……… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani DG, Department of State Services (DSS) ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Chief of Staff …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani ADC to President ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani CSO to President ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Protocol to President ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Private Secretary to President ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani DG Customs ………. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani DG, EFCC ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani DG, Nigeria Prisons ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani DG, Immigration …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Minister for Petroleum …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Minister for FCT …….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani ADD TO THESE: 1. Head of National Assembly/Senate President …… Northern Muslim 2. Head of Judiciary/Chief Justice of Nigeria ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani 3. Head, Federal Courts of Appeal …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani Can this be true? Yes its true. Yet some people will not see anything bad with this arrangement and development. The intention of Mr President towards Nigerians is really manifesting in the lopsided appointments, the hegemonistic and mediaeval chauvinistic colonialism and Fulanization of Nigeria. Pray and watch. Military is getting ready for Jihad and Islamization. Buhari is playing a script. God is on the Throne watching. Will He keep quite? Please Fellow Nigerians, this is no longer time for rhetoric s. BUHARI MEANS EVIL FOR NIGERIA. SOON A SECURITY MEETING WILL BE CONVENED TO ATTACK A SECTION OF THIS COUNTRY. No southerners will attend that meeting. CHURCH! IT IS WARFARE TIME. IF YOU DON’T PRAY NOW, YOU MAY BE HISTORY TOMORROW. THIS SENNACHERIB’S LIST SHOULD BE LAID AT EVERY ALTAR OF OUR GOD. HE WILL ARISE FOR US. SOMETHING MUST HAPPEN VERY SOON. PLS HELP US SPREAD THIS FAST IT MAY SAVE UR FRIENDS OR FAMILY, SO REBROADCAST.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 5:29 pm
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Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 5:34 pm
Even you police officer is advertising witch doctors instead of arresting them.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 4:35 pm
They should have given him until 17 of February to reverse it. Ndi ala.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 4:28 pm
Take ur actions pls what 7 days
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 4:17 pm
Useless country
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 3:58 pm
Nonsense
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 3:43 pm
Country were one person terrorise the whole nation no one talk or move against. Hmmm baba go on. U deserve it.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 3:28 pm
I still blame CJN for not jailing buhari during his WAEC saga
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 3:02 pm
Seven days of what? How many days did Buhari give you to sack him? Take your action if you have, not given him days before taking action…
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 2:38 pm
If he refuses file a petition against him for certificate forgery.. #Tit4tat
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 2:25 pm
Assuming he steps down how about Tribunals inaugurated already, they are faster than you people. We will see more court cases on this till next year
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 2:19 pm
Very shameful in deed. Is better to flush them out.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 2:09 pm
Zoo Nigeria is zoo
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 1:55 pm
Animals u dnt even know your right….
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 1:39 pm
Why not seven hours @crooks
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 1:30 pm
I love what happens to CJN there have been using them to perpetrate evil and nothing was done, look at the situation of Osun Guber election, our judicial process in Nigeria is nothing to write home about, I think from this they will seat up as a separate body and not a bias entity
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Toothless bulldogs
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 1:07 pm
useless and unprofessional idiots that call them selfs baristas
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:45 pm
What goes around surely comes around. Law is law, no sentiment. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. Simple!
“According to Section 11 of the Interpretation Act, Cap 123, Vol. 8, LFN, 2004, the President can suspend indefinitely but not remove without senate. And the President just exercised this
This was the law that Mike Ozekhome ,SAN deployed in his argument supporting the suspension of Justice Salami
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:42 pm
Very soon we will shut down d entire judiciary system cos it works only against the poor…. God bless pmb
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:40 pm
Pls why are they giving a dead man order.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:40 pm
Toothless bulldogs
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Lol
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:36 pm
Story
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:34 pm
Story
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:32 pm
Funny NBA
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Sahel Standard Newspaper
:Former police boss speaks on Onnoghen’s suspension as CJN http://www.sahelstandar
d.com/former-police-boss-speaks-on-onnoghens-suspension-as-cjn/
…says it time to rescue judiciary from shame
Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner in the Public Complaints Commission, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has stated that the suspension of embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen has saved judiciary and the nation Nigeria from shame.
Buhari had on Friday suspended Onnoghen following an interim order by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) which stated that the CJN be stepped aside.
However, Mr. Ibrahim Tanko-Muhammed was appointed as the acting CJN.
Reacting to the development, Tsav in a statement on Friday night said any Nigerian who is not happy with the suspension of Justice Onnoghen is irredeemably corrupt and wicked.
He said, “The swearing in of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari is a welcome development as it would pave the way for the former CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, to now have the focus necessary for him to clear himself before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
“It must be noted that Justice Onnoghen’s date with the CCT is about explaining how and why he operated series of domiciliary bank accounts in violation of the law.
“His arraignment before the Tribunal is not in connection with a ruling he gave or the way he conducted himself in court so the distraction he caused by claiming that only the National Judicial Council (NJC) could discipline him does not apply in this instance.
“President Buhari must be commended for acting to save the judiciary and the image of our country, which was fast being reduced into a circus as the erstwhile chief interpreter of the law was about setting a dangerous precedent of ignoring court summons for him to be arraigned.
“It took the decisive call of Mr. President to save the judiciary from shame and save Nigeria’s democracy from the collision course that the ex-CJN’s behaviour had set it.
“The Nigerian judiciary came to a low point that still requires intensive damage control.
“The clear cut matter of the former CJN appearing before the Tribunal to defend himself against the charges of false asset declaration preferred against him by the Federal Government became something that was being argued and interpreted at beer parlor joints while the accused repeatedly exploited ridiculous loopholes to evade appearing in court.
“Had he persisted in office when it was imperative that he should vacate the position to ensure that his case before the CCT was not unduly influenced by his position, the entire democratic structure of Nigeria would have been compromised since all post-election litigations that would produce questionable rulings would have Onnoghen’s handprint all over them.
“The law is no respecter of persons so Justice Onnoghen should prove to Nigerians that he believes in the treatment he had dished to them for several decades now; he himself admitted committing the infractions. It is now up to him to argue extenuating circumstances in defence of his action.
“It is most unfortunate that this bold step towards saving the judiciary from itself is being given both political and ethnic coloration, which is most unfortunate as the arguments be pushed forward by some of those speaking in favour of Onnoghen are in reality casting aspersion on his integrity for a judicial officer of his stature should not be portrayed as being a card carrying member of a political party for its chieftains to rise in his vehement defence.
“Any Nigerian who is not happy with the suspension of billionaire Justice Onnoghen after all the revelations which he (Onnoghen) has not denied, is irredeemably corrupt, wicked and is undeserving of making contributions to the ongoing discourse around the reforms needed in the judiciary.
Meanwhile, acting CJN Justice Tanko should see the events leading to his appointment as a wake-up call to initiate the reforms and anti-corruption crusade needed to sanitize the judiciary in Nigeria while ensuring that the era of justice being put on sale is a thing of the past.”
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Sahel Standard Newspaper
:Former police boss speaks on Onnoghen’s suspension as CJN http://www.sahelstandar
d.com/former-police-boss-speaks-on-onnoghens-suspension-as-cjn/
…says it time to rescue judiciary from shame
Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner in the Public Complaints Commission, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has stated that the suspension of embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen has saved judiciary and the nation Nigeria from shame.
Buhari had on Friday suspended Onnoghen following an interim order by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) which stated that the CJN be stepped aside.
However, Mr. Ibrahim Tanko-Muhammed was appointed as the acting CJN.
Reacting to the development, Tsav in a statement on Friday night said any Nigerian who is not happy with the suspension of Justice Onnoghen is irredeemably corrupt and wicked.
He said, “The swearing in of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari is a welcome development as it would pave the way for the former CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, to now have the focus necessary for him to clear himself before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
“It must be noted that Justice Onnoghen’s date with the CCT is about explaining how and why he operated series of domiciliary bank accounts in violation of the law.
“His arraignment before the Tribunal is not in connection with a ruling he gave or the way he conducted himself in court so the distraction he caused by claiming that only the National Judicial Council (NJC) could discipline him does not apply in this instance.
“President Buhari must be commended for acting to save the judiciary and the image of our country, which was fast being reduced into a circus as the erstwhile chief interpreter of the law was about setting a dangerous precedent of ignoring court summons for him to be arraigned.
“It took the decisive call of Mr. President to save the judiciary from shame and save Nigeria’s democracy from the collision course that the ex-CJN’s behaviour had set it.
“The Nigerian judiciary came to a low point that still requires intensive damage control.
“The clear cut matter of the former CJN appearing before the Tribunal to defend himself against the charges of false asset declaration preferred against him by the Federal Government became something that was being argued and interpreted at beer parlor joints while the accused repeatedly exploited ridiculous loopholes to evade appearing in court.
“Had he persisted in office when it was imperative that he should vacate the position to ensure that his case before the CCT was not unduly influenced by his position, the entire democratic structure of Nigeria would have been compromised since all post-election litigations that would produce questionable rulings would have Onnoghen’s handprint all over them.
“The law is no respecter of persons so Justice Onnoghen should prove to Nigerians that he believes in the treatment he had dished to them for several decades now; he himself admitted committing the infractions. It is now up to him to argue extenuating circumstances in defence of his action.
“It is most unfortunate that this bold step towards saving the judiciary from itself is being given both political and ethnic coloration, which is most unfortunate as the arguments be pushed forward by some of those speaking in favour of Onnoghen are in reality casting aspersion on his integrity for a judicial officer of his stature should not be portrayed as being a card carrying member of a political party for its chieftains to rise in his vehement defence.
“Any Nigerian who is not happy with the suspension of billionaire Justice Onnoghen after all the revelations which he (Onnoghen) has not denied, is irredeemably corrupt, wicked and is undeserving of making contributions to the ongoing discourse around the reforms needed in the judiciary.
Meanwhile, acting CJN Justice Tanko should see the events leading to his appointment as a wake-up call to initiate the reforms and anti-corruption crusade needed to sanitize the judiciary in Nigeria while ensuring that the era of justice being put on sale is a thing of the past.”
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:59 pm
My take is that why now that the election is close by?
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:28 pm
Nonsense
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:28 pm
League match home and away game. One week for what,maybe money to move about
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:26 pm
We need action not making mouth
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:25 pm
Empty threats
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:24 pm
Before seven days after most of money MONGERS might’ve given some bags of dollars case close..
NO COURAGEOUS YOUTHS IN NIGERIA. ONLY INDOMIN YOUTHS THEY HAS IN NIGERIA .
THANK GOD I’M A BIAFRAN!!
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:05 pm
Lol d zoo are funny
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm
If you think Buhari can reverse his decisions then you’re the biggest joker of this new year….
Buhari is most irresponsible and insensitive president Nigeria has ever had.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm
And it will be in vain, they can absolutely do nothing than making noise about this, Buhari has reached to conclusion and you all know that he is a man of his words, what ever he said or do he meant it.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:59 am
Umu aturu
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:57 am
Lol, where una dey where he started disobeying court injunctions & orders from 2015 till date. Sorry his coming after una one by one, eg Dino, Saraki, now CJN, how will be the next?.
Never giver power to a dictator.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:47 am
story story, there is no law in the zoo country so you guys are just wasting your time, i have told everyone to get their international passport ans visa, leave the country for the zoo people to rule
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:46 am
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January 26, 2019 at 12:46 pm
PLEASE LAWYERS DON’T ALLOW THE RULE OF LAW TO DIE IN NIGERIA NO MATTER WHO IS SELFISHLY PEPETRATING IT AGAINST THE LAW OF THE LAND. ALL I KNOW IS THAT SUCH PERSON COME IN AS CONSTITUTIONAL LEADER AS A RESULT OF THE RULE OF LAW, BUT NOW TRUNCATING WHAT BROUGHT HIM IN.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:46 am
The illiterates in the aso rock are playing with the learned men. Our layers should wake up now and defend there themselves
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:44 am
Abegi make una melo ,nothing go happen.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:43 am
7days is too much
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:43 am
Lolz… sorry wailers, He is not GEJ the drunkard that you can push around. His decision has come to stay; deal with it.
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:40 am
Why giving him ultimatum, did buhari give such time before taking his action? You people should act immediately
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 11:37 am
Lol nothing will happen they are just crying and wailing. Northern Nigeria will continue to maltreat the south because their mumu never do them.