Abdul Kafarati, a justice of the federal high court, Abuja, has asked Senate President Bukola Saraki to face his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

The judge dismissed Saraki’s fundamental rights suit to quash the charges against him at the CCT for lacking in merit.

“It appears to me all that the applicant is trying to do is to stop his criminal trial at CCT. The CCT is a competent court to try the criminal matters,” he held.

“This court cannot interfere with the case at the tribunal which has power to try cases.

“It is not appropriate for the applicant to approach this court. This case is hereby dismissed.”

On March 22, Kafarati had withdrawn from the suit filed by Saraki to quash the charges of false declaration of assets brought against him by the federal government at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

Kafarati had explained that his integrity had been called into question in the matter, hence he would disqualify himself from it.

He had read a report of online medium accusing him of corruption.

He, therefore, said that if he ruled against or for Saraki, his decision would be interpreted differently.

“It is only in this country that people can wake up and start calling people names,” he had said.

“In the circumstance, I disqualify myself from this case. I will hereby send the case file to the chief judge for re-assignment to another judge.”

But Ibrahim Auta, chief judge of the federal high court, prevailed on Kafarati to deliver his judgment on the matter.

In February, after the judgment of the supreme court dismissing Saraki’s appeal to stop his trial, his lawyer, Ajibola Oloyede filed the lawsuit asking the federal high court to stop his trial and to disqualify the chairman of the CCT, who is presiding over the trial.

The senate president couched his prayers in the violation of his rights to fair hearing by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) of which he said did not invite him for explanation before it filed charges against him at the CCT.

He also claimed that his trial was politically motivated, but the court held that he should go and face his trial.
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saraki reminds me of Jonathan......because it is obvious the gods are not on his side....he would have been patient and not push him self to the spot light since he has so many worms in this closet ......i don't think he will survive

Saraki has turned Sarekiri...(run about) ...
He has wittingly and unwittingly pronounced a guilty sentence on himself through his corrupt moves.. He's now being forced by liars...oops!,sorry, lawyers to vomit all illegally acquired wealth. Seriously Saraki is about to loose all, the spirits of all he's cheated/killed are crying for vengeance

...Saraki should hire PA Chukwudi44, and let them proceed to the Biafran Court Of Appeal for justice..

.... No matter the feed wey person give hin beloved fowl, na Pot go end am!



Pa Chukwudi44, come out from under bed, stop peeping out, Judge didn't say his inevitable myriads of "punishments" will start today nah!!!

modath:

Role model of some yoots.
But why na, the judge no try na.......

Good.
God bless Nigeria.

Poor him

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Nigerians as we celebrate this Judgement, we should not let our guard down. Let continue to pile up the pressure on our leader (across board) for accountability and good governance. These crops of corrupt politician has impoverish nigerians, while the live in affluence.

Saraki sit down and go through the process. Don't bring disgrace to our nation.

modath:

Make I follow u shout sai Baba!

which court is left for saraki to try his luck now?

Chukwudi44....... what sayest thou?

Kyase:

Role model of some yoots.
But why na, the judge no try na.......

I role model would sit down and go through the process.

NgeneUkwenu:

Madam Ngene,abeg u help see pa chukwuddi44?

If you had the morale to appear in the bank hall to divert state funds, you should have the courage to appear in court room to face trial.

Oga Saraki just summon courage and face the reality of life.

amaechi1:


I role model would sit down and go through the process.

Well after amending the cct/CCB act, Buhari will delay to ascend into it for six months....

If you had the morale to appear in the bank to divert state funds, you should have the courage to appeal in court to face trial.

Oga Saraki just summon courage and face the reality of life.

Goke7:
which court is left for saraki to try his luck now?

ECOWAS

The sooner Saraki realised he is on his own the better, he has succeeded in messing up himself, the Senate, political career, now he is going to dance galala alone to the music he started. Indeed, Saraki is a gonner!

Goke7:
which court is left for saraki to try his luck now?

Ecowas court?
I dey laff

Goke7:
which court is left for saraki to try his luck now?

Tennis or basketball court, any court na COURT.

Pa Chukwudi44, the IPOB Abobaku 1 of Nairaland

What do you have to say about this?

Why are we Igbos the only one supporting Saraki? Even his people in Kwara state have opposed him but we seem to be the only one supporting him. Some of my Ummuna brothers have even gone ahead to give him a Chieftaincy title as the new Eze Ndigbo of Biafra

Kyase:

ECOWAS

you sure e no go reach ICC?

modath:

My respect for SR grows daily

Their last report about this judge was a preemptive strike to forestall any opportunity to scuttle the case

The judge had no choice but to do the right thing

modath:


Tennis or basketball court, any court na COURT.

una no go kill person with laughter today o

I just hope at the end this guy, dasuki n others should get nothing less than 18years in prison. And their properties seized and auctioned by FG . I go like fit buy one of his benz

Goke7:


you sure e no go reach ICC?

From ECOWAS to ICC na

Ebukaobi:


My respect for SR grows daily

Their last report about this judge was a preemptive strike to forestall any opportunity to scuttle the case

The judge had no choice but to do the right thing

dem no born that judge well if he try nonsense, shior

jaybee3:

Ecowas court?
I dey laff

Jaybee, I need your help.

2019 we go still they talk about saraki