Nigeria’s apex court, the Supreme Court, today dismissed the petition by Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki seeking to stop his trial by the Code of Conduct Tribunal over false declaration of assets.
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After the judgment, Nigerians took to social media to bare their minds.
Read their comments below…
Saraki may need to bring in top shot lawyers from the United States, just like MTN😉😊
— Kemi Ariyo (@d_problemsolver) February 5, 2016
Instead of Saraki to be defending himself against the charges, he is fighting against being tried. That just smells like GUILTY AS CHARGED!
— Nejeeb Bello Oyarese (@NejeebBello) February 5, 2016
Next thing Saraki's defense will do is to ask Justice Danladi to recuse himself. Who wants to bet?
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) February 5, 2016
Fresh charges coming against Saraki for receiving full salary & benefits due to governor many years after his tenure ended-@SaharaReporters
— Lauretta Onochie (@Laurestar) February 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/antipolitricks/status/695577725516521478
https://twitter.com/SegunObasanjo/status/695557558354972672
If the word "Distinguished" attached to our Senators meant anything, they will demand that Senator Saraki resigns to face his CCT trial.
— Abdulaziz Bakare 🧢 (@Backarray) February 5, 2016
Shame on those who deceived and collected Bukola Saraki's money promising him that he could escape and stop his… https://t.co/PdQzojiT8X
— Daniel Akinlami (@DanielAkinlami) February 5, 2016
Saraki who is meant to look for possible ways to defend himself,he is running about lookin for ways to stop his trial,Our Judiciary is awake
— Adenekan Mayowa (@Mayorspeaks) February 5, 2016
I like Saraki, but I'm truly confused, did people actually think he would get a victory at the court today? How? Based on what?
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) February 5, 2016
Plan B:
Trial resumes
FG tenders document
Saraki objects
CCT Rules against him
Saraki appeals ruling
Tells CCT to wait for CA & SC decide
— Abdulaziz Bakare 🧢 (@Backarray) February 5, 2016
| Re: Supreme Court Rules: Saraki’s Appeal Lacks Merit,Trial At CCT Continues by ProfessorPeter(m): 10:27am |
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Gbam. The next royal rumble begin.
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| Re: Supreme Court Rules: Saraki’s Appeal Lacks Merit,Trial At CCT Continues by Rexceedo: 10:29am |
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I predicted the outcome when I saw Justice Samuel Walter Presides.
This piece threw Joseph Daodu counsel to Saraki off balance;”….the CCT is a court of criminal jurisdiction, albeit limited jurisdiction. The immediate question whether it is a court or not. There is no inherent difference between a court and a tribunal. The only difference is that tribunal in most cases handle Special cases. The tribunal has power to impose sanctions according to the law. It is a court with specific criminal jurisdiction. ….. I find no merit in the appeal, it is hereby DISMISS” Two option is left for him either he resigns honourable or will be ejected legally…!!! |
| Re: Supreme Court Rules: Saraki’s Appeal Lacks Merit,Trial At CCT Continues by seunmsg(m): 10:29am |
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Good decision from the supreme court. Saraki will now have to defend himself before the CCT. No more silly games and hiding behind frivolous appeal, he must tell the tribunal how he acquired all those properties that belonged to him and why he refused to disclose some of them in his asset declaration form. The wailers who have accused Buhari of shielding Saraki from prosecution can now eat their words. Buhari is a democrat who does not interfere in the judicial process. All corruption cases will be followed to its logical conclusions and justice will be done at the end of the day. |
| Re: Supreme Court Rules: Saraki’s Appeal Lacks Merit,Trial At CCT Continues by osamaBUSH(m): 10:30am |
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Now we can go back to the real matter. The technical hurdle has successfully been crossed.
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| Re: Supreme Court Rules: Saraki’s Appeal Lacks Merit,Trial At CCT Continues by Ejemehn: 10:35am |
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Let the trial continue………
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