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NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by blazincruz(m): 1:46am On Mar 07, 2016 |
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The National Judicial Council, NJC, has queried the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice I. A. Umezulike over an allegation that he accepted N10 million donation from a litigant before his court. The allegation was contained in a petition that was forwarded to the NJC by an Enugu-based legal practitioner, Mr. Peter N. Eze. The CJ was alleged to have invited a litigant who was a plaintiff before him to the launching of a book he wrote, and accepted a donation of N10 million from the litigant. Besides, Eze, in his petition with Ref No. MSC/23/2016, dated February 19, 2016, alleged that the CJ “altered a court order, for the purposes of assisting a judgment creditor to gain possession of a parcel of land in dispute.” The petitioner, who cited instances of misconduct against the CJ, told the NJC that the Judge struck out a plaintiff’s application, and still awarded punitive costs against the defendant. Eze said he had earlier forwarded two petitions dated October 27, 2014, with reference No. MISC/45/2015, and another one on December 9, 2014, to the NJC. He told the legal body that the CJ issued a warrant of arrest against him, an action he said was connected to the fact that he criticised the N10m donation. “My Lord I believe that this order for my arrest was made in bad faith and was a gross abuse of judicial power and my fundamental rights. It was meant to intimidate me and cower me for complaining about the earlier misconduct of Justice Umezulike. “My Lord, I have suffered grave persecution in the hands of Hon. Justice I. A. Umezulike. I brought the matter to the attention of the NJC in 2014 and sadly I was told that the NJC was satisfied with the explanation Hon. Justice Umezulike had given to my complaints. “Unfortunately I was never shown a copy of the reply Justice Umezulike sent to the allegations I made. “In the meantime, I have been harassed by the police, sent on exile and my practice has virtually ground to a halt. All because I pointed out to Justice Umezulike that it was wrong for a judge to invite a litigant who is a plaintiff in his court, to a launching of a book written by him, and accept a donation of N10,000,000 from the litigant. “It is my fervent prayer that this time, my complaints are seen to be grave enough to warrant a panel of enquiry being set up to investigate Hon. Justice Umezulike”, the petitioner added. Meanwhile, the NJC, through a query that was signed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, gave Justice Umezulike 14 days to respond to the allegations. The query with Ref No. NJC/S.14/HC.EN/1/IV/327, read: “I forward herewith a petition Ref No. Msc/23/2016 dated February 19, 2016, against you by one Mr. Peter N. Eze on the above subject matter. “The petition speaks for itself. I shall be glad to have your comments within two weeks from the date of your receipt of this letter, please.” source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/njc-queries-judge-for-allegedly-receiving-n10m-donation/ |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by doubleportion: 4:20am On Mar 07, 2016 |
the last hope of a common man indeed! 6 Likes |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Flexherbal(m): 6:49am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Corruption every. If the foundation be destroyed, what can the righteous do? 8 Likes |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by ngmgeek(m): 9:47am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Good |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by GMan650(m): 9:48am On Mar 07, 2016 |
No credibility in the Judiciary system of Naija The Executive arm is also corrupt. The Legislature Those ones are just noin to write about in terms of credibility Corruption is the root of Nigeria's problem. Stop corruption and Naija will move forward. Even an average Nigerian has the mindset of stealing public funds when elected. 14 Likes |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Mutuwa(m): 9:48am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Nobody: 9:48am On Mar 07, 2016 |
No be all of una dey collect am? I know they'll re strategies and demand physical cash in Ghana must go bags in a coded area. 1 Like |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Josegun(m): 9:49am On Mar 07, 2016 |
It's well ooo. Last hope of the common man. |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by tobiloba940(m): 9:50am On Mar 07, 2016 |
K |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by busysince1993(m): 9:50am On Mar 07, 2016 |
God's know |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by ademoladeji(m): 9:51am On Mar 07, 2016 |
That's BRIBERY!!! 1 Like |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by ezebunafo(m): 9:51am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Na today?e don tey,judithievery. 1 Like |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by blackpriest0911: 9:51am On Mar 07, 2016 |
The last hope of the common man 1 Like |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by jjwaterfalls(f): 9:51am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Corruption everywhere you go 2 Likes |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by modath(f): 9:52am On Mar 07, 2016 |
No point in going to court then, let's just do it Jungle Justice style... Of all Judicial miscarriages in this banana Republic of ours, nothing trumps Peter Odili's lifetime injunction from being investigated for financial impropriety!! SMH! 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by yemajiteru(m): 9:52am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Rubbish... |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by ezebunafo(m): 9:52am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Na today?e don tey,judithevery |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by DONSMITH123(m): 9:54am On Mar 07, 2016 |
DONATION. No bi gift? 1 Like |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by feelamong(m): 9:54am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Thank God for the new Leadership in Nigeria... Before now even if you petition..it will all be trashed by the NJC... We are getting there slowly but surely! Judiciary must be purged!! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Mubzy93(m): 9:54am On Mar 07, 2016 |
The capital of Nigeria shud av bn corruption island 2 Likes |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Boss13: 9:55am On Mar 07, 2016 |
The judiciary is now on the spotlight. Judges will be very careful with their dealings. This is very good 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Nobody: 10:03am On Mar 07, 2016 |
GMan650: So sad bruv, so sad. There was a country right? |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by GMan650(m): 10:09am On Mar 07, 2016 |
2 Likes |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by TOEZOFFICIAL(m): 10:14am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Naija, jst make d money....U'll buy d media, sponsor d executives, bribe d judiciary and be friends with d legislatives, then end up untouchable! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by driand(m): 10:38am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Interesting to know that the first problem of nigeria is the judiciary |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by Achorise: 10:40am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Jonathan! !!!!!! why again. |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by mu2sa2: 10:52am On Mar 07, 2016 |
The reason corruption has thrived in the judiciary is that there's no search light on the institution until now. Even the recent decision of the supreme court ordering Saraki to face his trial at cct would most probably had been otherwise but for the unprecedented public attention/media interest in the case. Corrupt judges are everywhere from the lower courts right to the apex court. They have been operating with impunity for decades in collusion with corrupt lawyers. The senior advocates (SANs) are the most corrupt, infact most of them are crooks.The fight against corruption isn't Buhari's alone; all of us must be involved in whatever way we can, even on nairaland. 8 Likes |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by K9blunt(f): 11:02am On Mar 07, 2016 |
modath: In fact I support jungle justice against these currput people in power. |
Re: NJC Queries Umezulike On N10m Donation by K9blunt(f): 11:05am On Mar 07, 2016 |
[quote author=Achorise post=43551815]Jonathan! !!!!!! why again. [/quote My friend this is not about Jonathan ,this rot has been on since time memorial before even obasanjos democratic rule. Be logical for goodness sakes. |
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