Court case against President Buhari begins in Abuja

- A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, February 9 entertained a case involving President Muhammadu Buhari.

- The suit is filed by human rights crusader, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo

- He is challenging the powers of the president and others to appoint a Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN)

A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, February 9 entertained a case involving President Muhammadu Buhari, The Guardian reports.

The suit is filed by human rights crusader, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo, who is challenging the powers of the president and others to appoint a Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN)

Other respondents in the suit are Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC), Justice Walter Onnoghen and the National Judicial Council (NJC).

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When the matter came up before Justice John Tsoho, only the NJC was represented, while others were absent even though they were served with the originating summons.

Counsel to the plaintiff, Mrs. Chinwe Okpala, confirmed to the court that all the defendants had been served and wondered why the other four were not in court. The counsel therefore asked for an adjournment.

Consequently, Justice Tsoho granted the adjournment and fixed March 7, 2017 for hearing.

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Similarly, Lagos-based lawyer and human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa had dragged the president, the vice-president, the Senate, the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation to court over the delay in Onnoghen's confirmation.

But, two days ago, President Buhari asked Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to forward the name of the acting CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen to the Senate for confirmation.

Source: Legit.ng