The All Progressives Congress
(APC) says the suspension of Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN),
has devastated the plans of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to get back to
power through “cash and carry” judicial system.
In a statement on Monday, Lanre
Issa-Onilu, APC spokesman, said PDP’s opposition to Onnoghen’s suspension
points to “their penchant for anything corrupt and criminal”.
Issa-Onilu said Onnoghen, who is
accused of false assets declaration, should have resigned and faced trial after
“his confession”.
“The strident opposition to
Justice Onnoghen’s suspension coming from the opposition Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) led by its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar again
points to their penchant for anything corrupt and criminal,” he said.
“In the spirit of good
conscience, integrity, character and general conduct expected of occupants of
public office, we are of the strong position that Justice Onnoghen should have
resigned immediately to face his trial after his confession and spare the
Judiciary further disrepute. Justice Onnoghen did not. This in itself smells
mischief.
“Justice Onnoghen fought to keep
himself as CJN by all means possible, thereby fighting the same constitution
that he swore to protect.
“It is important to remind the
PDP and Atiku that Justice Onnoghen is not entitled to special treatment. Such
entitlement being canvassed by the PDP and Atiku is alien to our laws and not
in tandem with our cardinal objective of fighting against corruption and indeed
our overall change agenda.
“It is clear that Justice
Onnoghen’s suspension has devastated the PDP as their plans to get back to
power through the ‘cash and carry’ justice system they put in place during
their unfortunate 16 years reign is in serious jeopardy.”
Issa-Onilu said the country must
remain committed to the change promised by his party.
“We fought for change, our
country is changing and we remain committed to the process. The PDP and Atiku
have asked the international community to intervene in Justice Onnoghen’s
suspension,” he said.
“Is the international community
not supportive of the fight against corruption? Against the backdrop of
statements by some foreign concerns over Justice Onnoghen’s suspension
vis-a-vis forthcoming general elections, we strongly advise that they are
abreast with our laws and procedures.
“A situation were these foreign
concerns come across as meddling or being misled or influenced by bogus
partisan narratives is unfortunate and unacceptable.”
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