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Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Shikini: 5:46pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti Legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), has described the proposed trial on Monday of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal over alleged failure to fully declare his assets as “denigration of the country’s Judiciary and Constitution.” He also noted the constitutional provision which stipulates that any infraction by judges must first be investigated and then resolved by the National Judicial Council, “to the exclusion of any other body or authority.” Babalola, in a statement on Sunday entitled, Proposed arraignment of the Hon Justice Walter Onnoghen: Again, I say two wrongs do not make a right, said the law had made clear the processes for the trial of judicial officers and as well their removal, hence the need to desist from “contempt and denigration of the judiciary.” He said: “I am of the view that the Constitution requires that any infraction by the said judges be firstly investigated and resolved by the National Judicial Council, to the exclusion of any other body or authority.” Babalola, who stated that the decision of the Court of Appeal in Nganjiwa v Federal Republic of Nigeria (2017) LPELR-43391(CA) “still subsists and has not been set aside,” said: “I therefore see no justification for the decision to arraign the CJN before the CCT.” Continuing, he argued, “Again, the point must be made clear that the Constitution clearly provides for the procedure with which the CJN can be removed from office. “Section 292 (1)(a)(i) and 292 (1)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) addressed it.” According to him, given the clear provisions for trial and removal of judges, “It becomes more worrying to learn that, aside from laying the proposed charges, the prosecution has also filed an application for an order directing the CJN to recuse himself from office pending the conclusion of the trial.” The senior advocate said: “By proceeding as proposed, the government is unwittingly or, perhaps, deliberately, creating a wrong impression in the minds of millions of Nigerians that the Judiciary is a criminal organisation. “For the sake of our democracy, this is a misconception that must not be allowed to fester. “No country, no matter how well intentioned its political leaders are, can aspire to greatness if its judicial arm is denigrated and held in contempt. “While the Judiciary itself must be awake to its huge responsibilities, its efforts in this regard will surely not be helped by the erosion of its independence,” the SAN stated. https://punchng.com/onnoghen-constitution-says-erring-judges-must-be-investigated-by-njc-only-afe-babalola/ 27 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by obaataaokpaewu: 5:51pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
They will soon call you PDP 241 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Shikini: 5:55pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Prof Farooq Kperogi once stated that he has never seen anyone supporting Buhari without sounding so stupid and I agree with the Prof completely. You will be surprised how all these zombies hailing Buhari today will foolishly hail him again tomorrow when he withdraws the charges against CJN. They are as brainless as their master in Aso Rock . 356 Likes 30 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Sonoyom(m): 5:56pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Buhari and his followers think otherwise. Buhari is a curse 161 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Sunmolar(m): 6:03pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
I agree with you,it takes an arm robber to investigate an arm robber. This is NIGERIA! 10 Likes |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by baliyubla: 6:05pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
The APC online imps should come and counter this too. CJN Onnoghen must boycott that charade tomorrow and let's see the evil party do their worse. 92 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Shikini: 6:16pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
baliyubla: The foolish Buhari sponsored prosecutors are even asking the CJN to resign. You see, their main plan is to get the man out of that position. Every other reasons they are selling to Nigerians are lies 145 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by xgada(m): 6:37pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
My only problem is the quickness in putting this man up for prosecution. It shows something is in the offing. Just 3days hmm Taking more than 2years to prosecute former SGF 152 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Shikini: 6:55pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
xgada: Saraki explained that it took them just three days. They hurriedly packaged everything and fixed tomorrow for arraignment 80 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by HOGFoundation: 7:22pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Nigeria is at break point, be prepared. 37 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Shikini: 7:44pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
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Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by magoo10(m): 8:08pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Zombies will soon call him ipob because their oga at the top is a law breaker . 68 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by jmaine: 8:12pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
The APC idiots will soon be here to label him IPOB and corrupt.. Since anyone against the lifeless General must be IPOB... Silly things... 89 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by amaechi1: 8:13pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Please, who is Chairman to NJC"? 9 Likes |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by newbornmacho(m): 8:32pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Short imp , fake pastor, devilish lawyer, prof osinbajo is the satanic adviser nudging buhari jubril Al sudani on. The idiot has sold his soul to satan, I hope he enjoys his 30 pieces of silver. Useless cursed dwarf 53 Likes |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Oshin56(m): 8:44pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
id911:you are saying the moderator is politically bias 28 Likes |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by naijaking1: 8:51pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Prof. unfortunately Buhari and his criminal supporters do not understand English! 34 Likes |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by gbeseun(m): 8:55pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
I think old age is affecting this man. Who is The chairman of NJC? So the CJN will now judge his case himself abi. Radarada 23 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by lordkush: 8:59pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
gbeseun:yes and heaven will not fall. 33 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by naijaking1: 8:59pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
gbeseun: No, na you old age dey kill. The judge is not NJC, even if he's head. There are other judges, even some who disagree with the judge in NJC. Procedures and protocols mean nothing to you, because you're tunnel visioned on rigging the up coming elections. 107 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by pryme(m): 9:00pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Shikini: And what if the NJC decides to drag their foot or ignore the prosecution till after election, only to offset a credible election because there will definitely be election cases taken to tribunals. Justice Onnoghen is from Cross River, we know that Cross River is a PDP state. That aside, How many corrupt Judges has the NJC handed over to the EFCC or DSS or AGF for investigation and prosecution, the last ones that where arrested where retired with full benefits by the NJC. But if it a common man or someone that is not a judge the NJC will open their law books and met out sentences they see fit. The NJC is just as guilty as the FG on this one, because they have bastardized the due process of prosecuting a siting Judge that is corrupt. 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Asshurbanipal: 9:10pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Buhari has made the worst political move in his career. Walter will carry the day then declare atiku winner if Buhari rigs 61 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by naijaking1: 9:21pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
pryme: You have not shown that the case was ever presented to NJC as required by law/constitution. Meanwhile, you have concluded with the help of your fellow Buhari political operatives that a judge who has not gone through trial is corrupt. What a shame, because you cannot disobey the law when it doesn't suit you and cry for the law when it suits you to rope in perceived political enemies. 66 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by datola: 10:27pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
It is complicated because Onnoghen is chairman of NJC and it is not possible to adjudicate his own case. The question. Is can he steps down down his chairmanship of NJC but still be CJN? Step down for who? The possibility of his arraignment tomoy is very slim 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by ChangetheChange: 10:28pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Buhari is a gworo chewing disaster to DEMOCRACY 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by dokyOloye: 10:28pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Buhari does not read:Amaechi 17 Likes |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by emmasege: 10:29pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
Buhari is up to a game. I plead with some of my brothers in the south west. Please, let's stop following this almajiri of a president sheepishly. He means no good for our land and country. Infact, he's the worst thing that ever happened to our dear country. Yoruba, e je ka ronu o!!! 51 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by Racoon(m): 10:29pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
You can never be in this satanic coven and reason reasonably & rationally. 4 Likes |
Re: Constitution Says Erring Judges Must Be Investigated By NJC Only — Afe Babalola by PythonAmaka: 10:29pm On Jan 13, 2019 |
He can't be the judge of his own case.. I want Wike to go back to Channels and boast as he previously did.. No more judgement buying for PDP. python amaka 10 Likes 2 Shares |
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