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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Boyooosa(m): 7:07pm On Jan 25, 2019
deboysben:
Oga chop shit

Wetin happen to the ones accused of corruption

What did you do?

I urge saraki to impeach this nemesis called buhari
It's now or never
And what will be the substantial reason for that jereee booda dboy?

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Saintp(m): 7:07pm On Jan 25, 2019
teufelein:
Buhari and his cabal have completed their coup against the judiciary preparatory to the February 16 electoral heist. CJN Onnoghen was the only man standing in their way. They have shoved him aside. Now they have a subservient Northern Muslim CJN to protect and uphold their putative rigged victory and to appoint friendly judges to oversee electoral cases arising from the election.

Onnoghen was to inaugurate electoral tribunal members tomorrow. The cabal struck to derail that plan. Now, their man, the acting CJN, will appoint the tribunals. This is a coup. Buhari wants that destroy that country to secure his second term. Where is the outrage?

If Buhari has been tough on corruption on his inner circle then this would have been the best news. Whenever it has to do with people that are not on Buhari's side, every organ of government becomes so active and efficient but once it has to do with Buhari henchmen, they all go dumb.
The problem is that this system will never solve the problem. Buhari will not be in power forever no matter what. The next leaders after him will also adopt this playbook and probably people cheering today will become the victims of tomorrow and the cycle continues.

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Stanbaba30: 7:07pm On Jan 25, 2019
I know one thing for sure, President Buhari would never have written this. Besides, with all the unscrupulous activities of corrupt APC stalwarts not even considered, I can not see ANY fight against corruption. But God is faithful, HE does not see things the way we see it, HE would intervene in due time. God save Nigeria.
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by chocolatelady(f): 7:10pm On Jan 25, 2019
Mankosi:
Jonathan will not have the guts to remove this man if it were during his era. Buhari is fearless.
Who give GEJ gut. He cannot try that at all. I must say that PMB is strict and a disciplinarian . No nonsense personality. Onnoghen really played into his hands.

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Adeyinka123: 7:10pm On Jan 25, 2019
In my opinion, the CJN would have stepped down to avoid this expected shame. You don't throw stones if your house is covered with glasses. Lesson for us to learn.

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by koboko69: 7:10pm On Jan 25, 2019
jumobi1:


The difference is that the CJ is the head of one of the three arms of government. The Central bank Governor is not. A better comparison is Salami’s suspension.

Mtcheeew.

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by ighedosajam2018: 7:11pm On Jan 25, 2019
So the game plan is for to resign.what a confession from the president. Fighting corruption indeed but selective what about orji kalu case that was suspended Indefinitely,gandollar case,lawal ,and Adams oshiomole just to mention a few........ As I said if the president is not tribalistic he should have appointed Mary odili to pasify the store south,but bcus APC has a game plan to rig by all means they appointed another stooge Northern er ..is I said I PITY THE NIGER DELTAS...... So bad...
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by gabolak(m): 7:13pm On Jan 25, 2019
This is a very sad development for the whole country. It will continue to leave a very sour taste in our mouths.

Both the argument for and against the cjn will continue to portray us as a laughing stock in the eyes of the entire world.
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by firstolalekan(m): 7:16pm On Jan 25, 2019
Shalama:
There was a country! Niger Delta Republic or Death!
First option will do the world a huge favour.
Idìots must be reduced.
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Picienza: 7:18pm On Jan 25, 2019
Do I really blame the man called buhari for all the undemocratic moves he has taken since 2015? No! The people I blame are the gullible Nigerians who voted for him in 2015. The NBA should do everything to resist this brazen impunity of govt not obeying court orders. The NLC and other trade unions should galvanize their members and declare a nationwide strike to protest this impunity. Nigerians should come out and be counted, and resist this. If you want your country to remain a country, this is the time to show you mean. Nigerians own this country collectively. This country is not buhari's father's property. Enough of all the nonsense.

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by chocolatelady(f): 7:20pm On Jan 25, 2019
greggng:
And some illiterates will say this man is not intelligent . Intact I am happy with the presentation .corrupt judges should not be allowed to man the affairs of the judiciary which is the hope of the ordinary man. Political lessons must be taught to some people
u dey mind them . Saying that an ex general is an illiterate is laughable. The allegation against Onnoghen would have made him to step aside since he cannot be a judge on his case but no, he refused becos Nigerians always feel that they will always get away with their bad deeds. One is surprised that after admitting his mistakes and forgetfulness , he should have done the honourable thing by resigning. But becos he is compromised and also acting like a PDP card carrying member who believes that it is still business as usual. People are complaining why the rush on him. This is simply becos of his sensitive position as the CJN. No system in the world will allow a CJN with corruption case to continue even for a day in office. It is sucidal !

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by contigiency(m): 7:21pm On Jan 25, 2019
grin grin grin

Secondus had better come forward with the war he said he was ready for. else, he and his clique should bow in shame.
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Mujtahida: 7:26pm On Jan 25, 2019
NgeneUkwenu:


Oh my God!!!
When it comes to corruption it's the other man who is corrupt. Nobody cares to ask himself/herself the question: I too am I corrupt?

A Man needs not be intelligent to see that Buhari is not fighting corruption but a man needs to be a collosal fool and irredeemable idiot to believe or subscribe that Buhari is fighting corruption.
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by contigiency(m): 7:26pm On Jan 25, 2019
Picienza:
Do I really blame the man called buhari for all the undemocratic moves he has taken since 2015? No! The people I blame are the gullible Nigerians who voted for him in 2015. The NBA should do everything to resist this brazen impunity of govt not obeying court orders. The NLC and other trade unions should galvanize their members and declare a nationwide strike to protest this impunity. Nigerians should come out and be counted, and resist this. If you want your country to remain a country, this is the time to show you mean. Nigerians own this country collectively. This country is not buhari's father's property. Enough of all the nonsense.

Ranting of an old goat. Nigerians should come and be counted against their future. When he was doing it in secret he doesn't know the money belongs to Nigerians. Tomorrow you will tell me you are the one that is educated. Don't worry, this is political lesson one.

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Nobody: 7:27pm On Jan 25, 2019
landmark86:
APC is the Moses and
PDP is the Pharaoh

Can Nigerians get to their promise land?

Text like for APC
Share for PDP

U lost ur own poll grin
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by StaffofOrayan(m): 7:28pm On Jan 25, 2019
Who would probe the executive?


Koolking:


Above alone is enough to sack the CJN to serve as deterrent to others. Judges are supposed to be the last hope of Nigerians, but when they compromised, then the country is doomed.


Mr. President, you have our support. Corruption cannot kill us
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Nobody: 7:29pm On Jan 25, 2019
SalamRushdie:
Buhari you are only fooling yourself ..there is no where on the Nigerian constitution where the CCT is empowered to suggest to removal of any head of the 3 Arms of Govt!!!! so next the CCT will order the suspension or the Senate President and Speaker ? our constitution is clear and you have breached it in a manner capable of destroying the peace
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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by SalamRushdie: 7:30pm On Jan 25, 2019
bamidelee:

an iPod spotted

when will you have sense

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Nobody: 7:32pm On Jan 25, 2019
SalamRushdie:

when will you have sense
wen yours are working as expected
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Lastanza: 7:36pm On Jan 25, 2019
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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by zinizta: 7:38pm On Jan 25, 2019
itsdumebi:
@POLITICSNGR

Below is a full transcript of President Muhammadu Buhari's speech on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Nkanu Onnoghen.

"Fellow Nigerians,

A short while ago, I was served with an Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal issued on Wednesday 23rd January 2019, directing the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen from office pending final determination of the cases against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal and several other fora relating to his alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

2. The nation has been gripped by the tragic realities of no less a personality than the Chief Justice of Nigeria himself becoming the accused person in a corruption trial since details of the petition against him by a Civil Society Organization first became public about a fortnight ago.

3. Although the allegations in the petition are grievous enough in themselves, the security agencies have since then traced other suspicious transactions running into millions of dollars to the CJN’s personal accounts, all undeclared or improperly declared as required by law.

4. Perhaps more worrisome is the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s own written admission to the charges that he indeed failed to follow the spirit and letter of the law in declaring his assets, citing ’’mistake’’ and ’’forgetfulness’’ which are totally unknown to our laws as defences in the circumstances of his case.

5. One expected that with his moral authority so wounded, by these serious charges of corruption, more so by his own written admission, Mr. Justice Walter Onnoghen would have acted swiftly to spare our Judicial Arm further disrepute by removing himself from superintending over it while his trial lasted.

6. Unfortunately, he has not done so. Instead, the nation has been treated to the sordid spectacle of a judicial game of wits in which the Chief Justice of Nigeria and his legal team have made nonsense of the efforts of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to hear the allegation on merit and conclude the trial as quickly as possible considering the nature of the times in which we live.

7. Whether deliberately or inadvertently, we have all seen the full weight of the Chief Justice of Nigeria descend on the tender head of one of the organs of justice under his control. There is simply no way the officers of that court, from the Chairman to the bailiffs, can pretend to be unaffected by the influence of the leader of the Judiciary.

8. Not only the trial court, but others have been put on the spot. Practically every other day since his trial commenced, the nation has witnessed various courts granting orders and counter-orders in favour of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, all of them characterised by an unholy alacrity between the time of filing, hearing and delivery of judgment in same.

9. The real effect has been a stalling of the trial of Justice Onnoghen, helped along by lawyers who insist that these orders, whether right or wrong are technically valid, and must be obeyed till an appellate Court says otherwise. No doubt, that it is the proper interpretation, but is it the right disposition for our nation?

10. Nigeria is a constitutional democracy and no one must be, or be seen to be, above the law. Unfortunately, the drama around the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria has challenged that pillar of justice in the perception of the ordinary man on the street. For it is certain that no ordinary Nigerian can get the swift and special treatment Justice Onnoghen has enjoyed from his subordinates and privies in our Judicature.

11. In the midst of all these distracting events, the essential question of whether the accused CJN actually has a case to answer has been lost in the squabble over the form and nature of his trial. This should not be so.

12. If Justice cannot be done and clearly seen to be done, society itself is at risk of the most unimaginable chaos. As a Government, we cannot stand by wailing and wringing our hands helplessly but give our full backing and support to those brave elements within the Judiciary who act forthrightly, irrespective of who is involved.

13. As you are all aware, the fight against corruption is one of the tripod of policies promised to Nigerians by this administration. Needless to say that it is an existential Policy which must be given adequate attention and commitment by all the three arms of government. The efforts of the Executive will amount to nothing without the cooperation of the Legislature and especially the Judiciary.

14. It is no secret that this government is dissatisfied with the alarming rate in which the Supreme Court of Nigeria under the oversight of Justice Walter Onnoghen has serially set free, persons accused of the most dire acts of corruption, often on mere technicalities, and after quite a number of them have been convicted by the trial and appellate courts.

15. Since there is nothing the Executive Arm can do after the apex court of the land has spoken on any matter, several of these individuals walk free among us today, enjoying what are clearly the proceeds of the corruption which for so long has defeated the efforts of this nation to develop and prosper.

16. It is against this background that I have received the Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal directing me to suspend the Chief Justice pending final determination of the cases against him. It also explains why I am not only complying immediately, but with some degree of relief for the battered sensibilities of ordinary Nigerians whose patience must have become severely over-taxed by these anomalies.

17. In line with this administration’s avowed respect for the Rule of Law, I have wholeheartedly obeyed the Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal dated 23rd January 2019.

18. Accordingly, I hereby suspend the Honourable Mr. Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen, GCON as the Chief Justice of Nigeria pending final determination of the case against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

19. In further compliance with the same Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, I hereby invite Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed JSC, being the next most Senior Justice in the Supreme Court, to come forward to take the Judicial Oath as Chief Justice of Nigeria in an Acting Capacity.

20. Fellow Nigerians, we can only stand a chance to win the fight against Corruption, and position our dear nation for accelerated development when we stand together to contend against it.

Thank you and may God bless our country.

https://politicsngr.com/breaking-buhari-speaks-suspension-cjn-onnoghen-full-statement/

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Akabuking: 7:40pm On Jan 25, 2019
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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by enemyofprogress: 7:41pm On Jan 25, 2019
The fokn bastard only select court orders that suit him. Your end is loading insha Allah, na Aisha your wife I just dey pity
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Masterclass32: 7:41pm On Jan 25, 2019
Buhari should spare us all this epistle. This same administration that blatantly disobeys court orders is now rushing to obey this one. He is eager to remove Onnoghen and install his own man so as to get a favourable judgement in case PDP goes to the tribunal after the election must have been rigged.

Nigerians must rise up and collectively fight this impending rape of our democracy.
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Mujtahida: 7:44pm On Jan 25, 2019
chocolatelady:
u dey mind them . Saying that an ex general is an illiterate is laughable. The allegation against Onnoghen would have made him to step aside since he cannot be a judge on his case but no, he refused becos Nigerians always feel that they will always get away with their bad deeds. One is surprised that after admitting his mistakes and forgetfulness , he should have done the honourable thing by resigning. But becos he is compromised and also acting like a PDP card carrying member who believes that it is still business as usual. People are complaining why the rush on him. This is simply becos of his sensitive position as the CJN. No system in the world will allow a CJN with corruption case to continue even for a day in office. It is sucidal !
Do you know that his admittance exculpates rather than incriminate him. Section 3 of the code of conduct bureau and tribunal act contains a proviso and here it is :Provided that where the person concerned makes a written admission of such breach or non-compliance, no reference to the Tribunal shall be necessary.


It says that where a person who makes a breach in complying with the Act makes an admission A REFERENCE BY THE BUREAU TO THE TRIBUNAL SHALL NOT BE NECESSARY!!!!

This is not about declaration of assets. Not about corruption. It's about the elections!

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Badeku: 7:46pm On Jan 25, 2019
I concur 4+4
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by enemyofprogress: 7:46pm On Jan 25, 2019
Niger Delta militants should please do the needful and make the country ungovernable for this evil government

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Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by Bankoleyemi: 7:51pm On Jan 25, 2019
Ganduje, what did you do to him?
You think we are sleeping, far from it, you are the Dreamer, drama unfold part 8
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by AsaJed: 7:59pm On Jan 25, 2019
the CJN knows very well that forgetfulness and mistake is not an excuse before the law ... the executive have spoken so will it be
Re: Buhari Speaks On Suspension Of CJN Onnoghen (Full Statement) by muntimabissa: 8:12pm On Jan 25, 2019
shigoslim:
I never see a tribal bigot , nepotism president like Buhari before. What a wastage sperm.
Seriously are you OK?. I advice you visit Yaba by the left for consultations.

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