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Nigerians React To Onnoghen’s Suspension, Swearing-In Of Acting CJN
Nigerians on Twitter have questioned the powers of President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
Onnoghen was suspended on Friday by Buhari on the recommendation of the Code of Conduct Tribunal and an acting CJN sworn-in in the person of Mr. Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed.
In reactions, Twitter users have been wondering if the president has the powers to make such a decision. They are dissecting the role of the National Judicial Council as well as the National Assembly in such decision.
See reactions:
@MiriamShehu: “The appointment of Justice Ibrahim Tanko, a Sharia Judge as Chief Justice of Nigeria and the composition of security chiefs which are predominantly Muslims is a testament of Buhari’s agenda to Islamize Nigeria.”
@andyRoidO: “Onnoghen should ignore this “suspension”, in the same way he would ignore a “suspension” from me. A President has as much power to suspend a CJN as I do.
The Supreme Court, if it has a soul and spine, should ignore this.
Onnoghen is still the Chief Justice of Nigeria.”
@JohnAshbourne: “NIGERIA’S BUHARI SUSPENDS COUNTRY’S CHIEF JUDGE AND APPOINTS ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA – REUTERS WITNESS – Reuters News
Fair to say that this is not a great look, three weeks before a closely-fought election.”
@Oddy4real: “Just before the Chief Justice of Nigeria was about to constitute the Panel to oversee the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Buhari suspends him.
Too fishy”
@MoBeckley: “One moment, they say PMB is not in charge but the cabals, the next moment they say he’s a dictator.
Choose your hustle people. Make up your minds about this man who looks like he’s upsetting the cart of the bourgeoisie such as the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the SANs”
@LHAdetunji: “Has the President got such powers?? If yes, nice one PMB!”
@LHAdetunji: “Replying to @BashirAhmaad @MBuhari
Has the President got such powers?? If yes, nice one PMB!”
@otuoze: “The President had such powers, but on recommendation of the National Judiciary Commission (NJC). If NJC is aware, it’s a YES; Else, there’s more to it.”
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 9:05 pm
So barbaric!
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 9:22 am
The way forward is to vote in AAC for a better Nigeria
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 9:16 am
Suspension of MR BANK ACCOUNTS is welcomed….. 4+4
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 9:16 am
Suspension of MR BANK ACCOUNTS is welcomed….. 4+4
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 7:09 am
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 10:03 pm
Section 292 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides that:
“(1) 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:-
(i) Chief Justice of Nigeria, President of the Court of Appeal, Chief of Judge of the Federal High Court, Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Grand Kadi of the Sharia 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.”
Now see the roll call:
1. President of Nigeria – Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
2. President of the Senate – HE Abubakar Bukola Saraki (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
3. Speaker, House of Representatives – Hon. Yakubu Dogara (Christian, Northern Nigeria)
4. Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria – Justice Mohammed Tanko (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
5. Chief of Army Staff – L/Gen. Tukur Burutai (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
6. Acting Inspector-General of Police – Ahmed Mohammed (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
7. Acting Director-General Department of State Security (DSS) – Bichi (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
8. Director-General Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA) – Ahmed (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
9. Comptroller-General of Customs – Col. Hameed Ali (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
10. Controller-General of Immigration – Babande (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
11. Acting Chairman EFCC – Ibrahim Magu (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
12. Director-General Nigeria Financial Investigation Unit – Hamman Tukur (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
13. Attorney-General of the Federation – Abubakar Malami (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
14. Minister of Defence – Mansur Dan Ali (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
15. Minister of Interior – Gen. Danbazzua (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
16. President of Appeal Court – JCA Bulkachuwa (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
17. Chief Judge of the Federal High Court – Abdul Kafarati (Muslim, Northern Nigeria)
Is this still #OneNigeria?
#AwayWithThisBloodyCabal
#SaveOurDemocracy
#RescueNigeria
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 9:22 am
Read vanguard 18/2/2012…sarak removed kwara state chief judge ; do you know about justice Ayo Salami’s case under GEJ?
Anonymous
January 26, 2019 at 9:25 am
Ben Tom Ayo Salami was indicted by the NJC before his ouster in accordance with the law. So, bury your empty skull in Shame, you nasty brat!
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 9:46 pm
Body language against february we all see it clearly now but God will surely prevail.
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 9:45 pm
Who is this old man buhari is swearing in again when is this buhari of a president drop this his old cargo mentality
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 8:37 pm
This lifeless being is just a disaster indeed there was a country SMH
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 8:34 pm
Buhari has destroy This country
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 8:31 pm
Nigeria is in trouble if this should stand in a democracy
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 6:47 pm
When National Security is higher than rule of law.as stated in 2018 law week
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 5:53 pm
God please come and wipe all this evil political people, Buhari is devil itself God
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 5:52 pm
Those cursing IPOB and NNAMDI kanu, for pursuing Biafra…do what you can do now.
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 6:19 pm
Liau Mafisa ….. good talk bro.
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 9:05 pm
God bless u
Anonymous
January 25, 2019 at 5:47 pm
potential Crisis alert: Buhari Suspends Onnoghen, swears in Tanko as CJN Since another Abacha has emerged another apple is needed urgently.