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Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by zakim(m): 9:49pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
The spokesperson of Nigeria’s Supreme Court, Ahuraka Isah, on Monday confirmed reports that two Supreme Court judges accused of corruption have stopped sitting. The two judges, Iyang Okoro and Sylvester Nguta, were among seven judges arrested by operatives of the State Security Service, following allegations of corruption. In a telephone chat with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr. Isah, who speaks for the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed, said the Supreme Court judges suspended sittings since the raid on their homes and their subsequent arrest. “None of the judges whose houses were raided and arrested by the SSS have been suspended by the NJC,” the spokesperson said. “But the two affected Supreme Court justices voluntarily recused themselves from all judicial functions since the raid occurred.” Seven judges were on October 7 arrested by the SSS following allegations of corruption. While the affected judges have denied any wrongdoing, claiming victimisation for previous stands they took against public officials, the SSS said their arrest followed credible information about the judges’ alleged involvement in bribery and corruption allegations. The SSS also accused the National Judicial Council of not judiciously treating petitions against corrupt judges. The NJC denied the allegation by the SSS. Various groups have given divergent opinions about the raids and arrest of the judges. While some have commended the arrests, others have accused the executive of interfering with the judiciary by the arrests. However, the President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Abubakar Mahmoud, had advised that the accused judges be suspended pending when they are cleared or convicted. The NJC rejected Mr. Mahmoud’s advice. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/214130-official-nigeria-supreme-court-judges-accused-corruption-step.html 1 Share
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Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by gudluckgreat(m): 9:54pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Interesting |
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Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Sijo01(f): 7:49am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Very good 1 Like |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:49am On Nov 01, 2016 |
“None of the judges whose houses were raided and arrested by the SSS have been suspended by the NJC,” the spokesperson said. “But the two affected Supreme Court justices voluntarily recused themselves from all judicial functions since the raid occurred.” Rubish, and some one titled this thread it is official. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by waveskaaya(m): 7:50am On Nov 01, 2016 |
very bad 3 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by alaamword: 7:50am On Nov 01, 2016 |
long due |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Nobody: 7:50am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by gentleman100(m): 7:50am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Nice one |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by CY09: 7:50am On Nov 01, 2016 |
This is a welcome development. If only other corrupt officials in all arms of government will tow same line when in such situation. 3 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Elisean(m): 7:50am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Who cares huh? |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by AfroKnight: 7:51am On Nov 01, 2016 |
For once in this country, accused public servants are doing the right thing. If a Supreme Court judge cannot show example and step down while under investigation, then who will? It is however sad that the NJC could not suspend them for such weighty allegations. This shows that bribery and corruption is so common among the judiciary that they can no longer realise how shocking these accusations are. Shame on the NJC and shame on those lawyers who supported them. Those who have been robbed of justice know what it feels like to lose a clear case because the judge accepted a bribe. 18 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by freshness2020: 7:51am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Not just step down but also go to jail! 2 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by jmichlins(m): 7:52am On Nov 01, 2016 |
good for them and us. will wait for reply from some people 1 Like |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Mrdecent(m): 7:53am On Nov 01, 2016 |
End of the road |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by teeboila(m): 7:53am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Not voluntarily withdrawal but suspension
- NJC u hear |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Franchise21(m): 7:54am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by LordVoldemort(m): 7:54am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Lol |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Lordave: 7:54am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Nice move by the judges. Now, if they are not guilty they can face their corruption charges squarely and teach the dullard-bin Daura how things work in a democratic dispensation. 2 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by kharyode(m): 7:55am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Very good indeed... But we are all Nigerians. We no what corruption can do.. |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Moreoffaith(m): 7:55am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Verified . Awaiting those comment from my brothers and sister who reason with their anus. 2 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Pavore9: 7:55am On Nov 01, 2016 |
They should only resume IF they are cleared of the allegations. |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by realglobe: 7:56am On Nov 01, 2016 |
But the minister of bribery rotimi amaechi is still on his job post waiting for orders from buhari to bribe another supreme judge.. smh 2 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by osolee(m): 7:56am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by kcnwaigbo: 7:57am On Nov 01, 2016 |
This thread has shown that lots of people only read headlines 1 Like |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by kcnwaigbo: 7:59am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Pavore9:The stepping down is voluntary, they can resume whenever they wish |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Nobody: 7:59am On Nov 01, 2016 |
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Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Funlordjnr: 7:59am On Nov 01, 2016 |
"Judge hunt" don pay |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by kcnwaigbo: 8:00am On Nov 01, 2016 |
teeboila:Suspension based on what? The DSS has not tendered any evidence to the NJC 4 Likes |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by kcnwaigbo: 8:01am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Mrdecent:This is exactly why people fail exams!! This one only read the headline without bothering to read the news proper 1 Like |
Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by Funlordjnr: 8:02am On Nov 01, 2016 |
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Re: Supreme Court Judges Accused Of Corruption Step Down by NotGej: 8:03am On Nov 01, 2016 |
Fellow Nigerians, let us not because of blind tribalism, support that which is not right. Let us not contribute in harming ourselves by supporting that which is not right. Let's us unite in saying NO to President Muhammadu Buhari's dictatorial tendencies now that it is still in its early stage. Let us not because of the famous saying " as e no affect me, e no concern me" allow the way and manner with which this present government and APC operates. The rule of law should be followed, due process should be obeyed. Let us with one voice tell the president to focus on the most pressing issues; employment, economy etc. 3 Likes |
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