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2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by msm98580: 6:24am On Oct 13, 2014 |
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, over 20 senior advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have concluded plans to drag President Goodluck Jonathan to court and seek relevant legal interpretation over his legibility to contest in the presidential race. The action of the SANs is part of a security report to be presented to Jonathan this week, said a security source, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter. He said, “Over 20 SANs are set to take the president to court. The president will be briefed on this development this week. We hope the president will act quickly on the report.” It had been reported that some powerful politicians and groups in the country have assembled a team of lawyers to challenge him whenever he declares his intention to take a shot at the nation’s No. 1 job. The constitution provides that a president can only serve two terms, and opposition to Jonathan’s re-election ambition argue that he has served already. Checks by LEADERSHIP further show that some top politicians are waiting for the president to declare to enable them embark on the legal battle, as any move in that direction now would amount to a wild goose chase. Consequently, Jonathan is reportedly having serious thoughts over his 2015 re-election ambition because of the constitutional obstacles in his way. Lawyers across the country have also started debating the issue. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “There are two constitutional provisions that are in question. The first is section 135 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, which states that no president can take the oath of office of the president of Nigeria more than twice. “You will recall that on May 6, 2010, President Jonathan was sworn in by Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu as the fifth president of Nigeria after the death of then president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Upon winning the presidential election in 2011, he was again sworn in and took the oath of office as the sixth president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This means he has been sworn in twice already, not as acting president but with full powers as commander-in- chief.” The contentious Section 135 (1) & (2) of the Constitution provide thus: “(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a person shall hold the office of President until – (a) his successor in office takes the oath of office; (b) he dies whilst holding such office; or (c) the date when his resignation from office takes effect; or (d) he otherwise ceases to hold office in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the President shall vacate his office at the expiration of a period of four years commencing from the date, when – (a) in the case of a person first elected as President under this Constitution, he took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of office; and (b) in any case, the person last elected to that office under this Constitution took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of office but, for his death, has taken such oaths”. The source also revealed that the president, who is getting ready to declare anytime soon, is consulting with stakeholders across the country and beyond on his elegibility in the 2015 presidential election. http://leadership.ng/news/386915/2015-20-sans-set-drag-jonathan-court-eligibility 1 Like
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Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by labykago: 6:25am On Oct 13, 2014 |
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Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by DickDastardly(m): 6:30am On Oct 13, 2014 |
Hired SANs. Political SANs IDLE SANs Rubbish SANs 3 Likes |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by 2cato: 6:32am On Oct 13, 2014 |
The constitution was written by human and can still be arm twisted by human for selfish reason. Every lawyer has is own interpretation of what the constitution is. |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by PrinceAkbabio(m): 6:41am On Oct 13, 2014 |
If dem lyk make dem pass 1000, GEJ till 2019... 1 Like |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Nobody: 6:41am On Oct 13, 2014 |
He contested election only once. No body can stop him, he ve every right 2 contest 4 2015 election, its only GOD dt can stop. So all d san should go and waste their money. 2 Likes |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Nobody: 6:47am On Oct 13, 2014 |
This is the decision I have been waiting for...Supreme Court I beg you to commence the fireworks as soon as possible. The Otuoke born PDP President wants a third terrm. I don't think it is constitutional. 2 Likes |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Code213: 6:49am On Oct 13, 2014 |
Bullshit! This is a PDP arrangement. Read my lips. Jonathan is obviously gonna win that case, and will go on to ride on the sentiments and wave of that victory. Plz, somebody should ask Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala why she sits there claiming holy holy, but turns a blind-eye to the mass looting going on in the Presidency!! Smh 1 Like |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Mogidi: 8:50am On Oct 13, 2014 |
What they can't get through the ballot box and boko haram they sought to get from the courts. They have money and time to waste. 1 Like |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Akpaife(m): 9:02am On Oct 13, 2014 |
Those political big wings n hired SANs r wasting their money n time Gej wil contest in 2015 Nothing will stop him let them gather 1million SANs he must contest 1 Like |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Akpaife(m): 9:05am On Oct 13, 2014 |
Code213:Why nt go n ask her by ur self 1 Like |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Code213: 9:24am On Oct 13, 2014 |
Akpaife: Busybody! |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by VoteOutPDPJona: 11:46am On Oct 13, 2014 |
WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. THEY SHOULD RATHER WAIT AND SUIT GEJ SHOULD HE DECLARE TO CONTEST AGAIN WITHOUT RESCUING KIDNAPPED CHIBOK GIRLS. |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Orunto: 12:34pm On Oct 13, 2014 |
APC SANs! May be they want what they lost in bokoharam. |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by Nobody: 1:47pm On Oct 13, 2014 |
DickDastardly:....upholding the constitution of our dear country. GEJ fans are having a bad period. I pity for them. Scroll up to read their comments which are in support of lawlessness. |
Re: 2015: 20 SANS Set To Drag Jonathan To Court Over Eligibility by JEITO: 2:27pm On Oct 13, 2014 |
This is the best time to start advertising yourself ahead of the lucrative 2015 electoral petition market. Chaii!!! But sha Chief Mike Ahamba sha chop Buhari dry o |
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