The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has been suspended, following an order of the Supreme Court suspending trial pending the determination of his appeal.

Mr. Saraki was billed to appear at the tribunal today for the continuation of hearing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Public Relations Officer of the tribunal, Ibraheem Alhassan, made the disclosure in Abuja on Monday.

Mr. Alhassan said the decision to suspend hearing was to show due respect to the apex court’s directive for stay of proceedings.

“The case was slated for hearing on Nov. 23, but as a mark of respect for the apex court, the tribunal decided to tarry a while pending the determination of Saraki’s appeal challenging the jurisdiction of the tribunal to try him,” he said.

NAN recalls that Justice John Fabiyi, leading a five-man panel of justices of the apex court, ordered the Justice Danladi Umar-led tribunal to suspend further hearing in the matter.

Mr. Fabiyi held that the stay of proceeding was to enable the apex court hear and determine the substantive appeal brought by Mr. Saraki.

“It is imperative to state that all the parties, including the Code of Conduct Tribunal, should tarry a while to enable this court determine the appeal before it.

“In effect, further proceeding at the CCT should be stayed pending the hearing of the appeal.

“Hearing date will be communicated to all the parties,” the apex court said in a unanimous ruling.

The Supreme Court, however, gave both parties seven days each to file and serve their briefs in order to ensure accelerated hearing.

Following this development, the prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, gave an undertaking that the federal government would not do anything until the Supreme Court had reached a final decision on the appeal.

Mr. Jacobs, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, urged the court to give the matter accelerated hearing in line with Section 306 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015.

Mr. Saraki is facing a13-count criminal charge, to which he had pleaded not guilty.

Lalasticlala

saraki use and dump tinubu and APC mor.on

hmmmm

This is victory to corruption.

Saraki 2 vs Tinubu 0

chukwudi44 where you dey?

Sai Bukky

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Am no fan of Saraki but anything that goes against the wishes of the lizard of burdillion is highly welcomed...

MizMyColi:
I've got nothing to say here.

I'm on this thread to beckon the hallowed presence(s) of @Chukwudi44 and @Ngeneukwenu while CCing TonyeBarcanista

Before nko, dem get any choice before.

Mogidi:
Saraki 2 vs Tinubu 0

chukwudi44 where you dey?

Right here man. Enjoying the show. The stupid CCT chairman would soon be indicted by the Senate ethics committee

chukwudi44:

Right here man. Enjoying the show. The stupid CCT chairman would soon be indicted by the Senate ethics committee

You mean Mr. Integrity ..


Onye ocha na eme aka ntutu

dunkem21:



You mean Mr. Integrity ..


Onye ocha na eme aka ntutu

Lol the bribe taking Judge would soon be shown the way out.

13 Count criminal charge? wahai, your cup don overflow, this one past murder case....

The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has been suspended, following an order of the Supreme Court suspending trial pending the determination of his appeal.

why is this news? It was reported last week

The headline of the thread does not reflect the actual story

Na so the matter end. Nigeria here we come

For those that cannot read lengthy articles, here are the key points

“In effect, further proceeding at the CCT should be stayed pending the hearing of the appeal.

“Hearing date will be communicated to all the parties,” the apex court said in a unanimous ruling.

The Supreme Court, however, gave both parties seven days each to file and serve their briefs in order to ensure accelerated hearing.

May God save Nigeria from Ipod illiterates

Amin

What nonsense. Saraki must pay back all what he stole from the people of kwara. This government is not ready to fight corruption.

Thats CHANGE for you


Meanwhile, here is what you should learn about life

https://www.nairaland.com/2758143/take-life-easy-life-too

Encouraging corruption