What NJC must do, by Mamora, Igbokwe, others

Olorunnmibe  Mamora

There is a moral burden on the National Judicial Council (NJC), some Nigerians said yesterday.

They were reacting to the stand taking by the council on the petitions against suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen and Acting CJN Tanko Muhammad.

Former Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Olorunnimbe Mamora said: “This is trying moment for the NJC.

He said the Council has a moral and legal burden. How they manage this problem of  Justice  Onnoghen would either make or mar their credibility. If they mishandle it, it is not only the image of NJC that would be at stake but the entire judiciary.

“The eyes of the entire world are on them. My position is to wait and see because I don’t know what  informed the NJC to have  arrived at those decisions.”
Activist lawyer Monday Ubani expressed optimism that NJC will resolve all the problems pertaining to Justice Onnoghen’s suspension.

He said: “NJC will solve the problems the judiciary had encountered in Onnoghen’s matter in a manner that will be satisfactory to all parties involved.

“I am happy with the development, NJC and the judiciary will work together to strengthen our judicial system.”

The former Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) vice chairman praised the Federal Government for allowing due process to take place.

The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, however, warned the NJC against the cover.

He said: “I can’t understand why the NJC had to issue query to the acting CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad.

“The NJC is trying to work on our psychology; they want to give Onnogeh soft landing; they are trying to cover up something; why issue query on Justice Muhammad. All the tactics will not work. Let’s wait and see.”

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