Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja

The Nigerian Bar Association has called on the National Assembly to save Nigeria from what it described as a “coup against the judiciary.”

The NBA said this in a statement by its President, Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN), on Friday while reacting to the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

The association said in a statement titled, ‘Coup against the Nigerian judiciary and suspension of the Nigerian constitution,’ that President Muhammadu Buhari acted against the constitution by removing Onnoghen and swearing-in Justice Ibrahim Mohammed.

The NBA said, “We call on the Federal Government to avert the looming constitutional crisis precipitated by its ill-advised action. In particular, the Nigerian Bar Association demands the reversal of the purported suspension of. Justice Walter S C Onnoghen, GCON.

“We also call on the National Assembly to assert its constitutional authority and powers and prevent this slide into chaos and erosion of the rule of law.”

The association said the ex parte order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal which the President relied on in suspending Onnoghen was an abuse of court processes.

It added, “The NBA unequivocally rejects and condemns this attempted coup against the Nigerian Judiciary and evident suspension of the Nigerian Constitution by the executive arm of the Federal Government. The action of the executive portends a slide into anarchy and complete deconstruction of the rule of law and due process

“It amounts to an absolute breach of the constitution and the usurpation of the powers of the Senate and the Nigerian Judicial Council. It is unfortunate that the executive branch of government purports to suspend the CJN on the basis of an alleged ex-parte order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal – the same Tribunal that, to the knowledge of the executive, had, only the previous day, Tuesday, 22 January 2019 adjourned its proceedings to Monday, 28 January 2019 and has before it a Motion on Notice that is yet to be argued, seeking the same reliefs as were contained in the purported ex-parte application, to wit, the suspension of the CJN, among others.”


https://punchng.com/nba-urges-national-assembly-to-save-nigeria-as-buhari-suspends-cjn-onnoghen/

Nigeria is in a deep mess

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Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja

The Nigerian Bar Association has called on the National Assembly to save Nigeria from what it described as a “coup against the judiciary.”

The NBA said this in a statement by its President, Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN), on Friday while reacting to the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

The association said in a statement titled, ‘Coup against the Nigerian judiciary and suspension of the Nigerian constitution,’ that President Muhammadu Buhari acted against the constitution by removing Onnoghen and swearing-in Justice Ibrahim Mohammed.

The NBA said, “We call on the Federal Government to avert the looming constitutional crisis precipitated by its ill-advised action. In particular, the Nigerian Bar Association demands the reversal of the purported suspension of. Justice Walter S C Onnoghen, GCON.

“We also call on the National Assembly to assert its constitutional authority and powers and prevent this slide into chaos and erosion of the rule of law.”

The association said the ex parte order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal which the President relied on in suspending Onnoghen was an abuse of court processes.

It added, “The NBA unequivocally rejects and condemns this attempted coup against the Nigerian Judiciary and evident suspension of the Nigerian Constitution by the executive arm of the Federal Government. The action of the executive portends a slide into anarchy and complete deconstruction of the rule of law and due process

“It amounts to an absolute breach of the constitution and the usurpation of the powers of the Senate and the Nigerian Judicial Council. It is unfortunate that the executive branch of government purports to suspend the CJN on the basis of an alleged ex-parte order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal – the same Tribunal that, to the knowledge of the executive, had, only the previous day, Tuesday, 22 January 2019 adjourned its proceedings to Monday, 28 January 2019 and has before it a Motion on Notice that is yet to be argued, seeking the same reliefs as were contained in the purported ex-parte application, to wit, the suspension of the CJN, among others.”


https://punchng.com/nba-urges-national-assembly-to-save-nigeria-as-buhari-suspends-cjn-onnoghen/

Bunch of lazy idiots

On what moral ground are they saying this when their President is also in court for corruption?

Impeach the bascad.

We reject tyranny...

Did I here National Assembly to save their pockets

Even if Buhari fails to return 2019, God forbid he will be remember in the history of Nigeria as the president that fought corruption head long without fear or favour.

I dey feel PMB for his sagacity, focus and firmness!

They are on recess till after elections.

If they try any stunt, they would find the national assembly well guarded with battle ready mobile policemen.

Rubbish

Same NBA?? That its president is out on a 250m Naira bail over corruption, fraud & money laundering charges? Same NBA? I laugh in Forgetfulness..



By the way, National Assembly don close sef.

what the Bleep is happening in my country

Bunch of idiots

Buhari on a grave mission

God save Nigeria

Now I believe the whole jubrin story. The real buhari was a tyrant but he wasn't this daft. the desperation of the cabals in aso rock will finally consume them.

If you are on APC payroll God will make your life miserable

Abba Kyari and Mamman Daura are leading Bubu to Golgotha!

Isoright
How Bros J go reason us now
I mean Bros Jonathan

Stupid set of corrupt eddiots, imagine a guy with $1million dollar in his account in which he didn't declare, he admitted by claiming forgetfulness and you expect us to accept it. Stupid people, this is how God would continue to expose y'all, rubbish!

they will make all kind of noise but nothing will happen

Onnoghen remains our CJN

Dont disturb them they re in recess
What has been done cannot be undone. Onnoghen is now yesterday .

Moventist:
Onnoghen remains our CJN

In Biafra

why not call on your lord and Savior ,Atiku ,Obi,Obasanjo, White House ,UK ,et c

Am a Yoruba Muslim and today I call Buhari a Tyrant

Let them not worry.. Pachukwudi44 and SalamRushdie are currently collecting #500 to fight for you people.. They will lead a protest all by themselves tomorrow... Yeye

WICKED AND SELLOUT COWARDS



GOD BLESS AND PROTECT BUHARI


SAI BUHARI

Buhari must go

Stupidity, corruption everywhere kudos to you Mr President wailer should go and drink snapper �

dolphinife:
On what moral ground are they saying this when their President is also in court for corruption?

you dey mind that Usoro guy?