Opposition political parties under the aegies of CUPP has described the removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, by President Muhammadu Buhari as a judicial coup that must be resisted by all lovers of democracy.
They maintained that President Buhari has finally overthrown constitutional governance.
Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere CUPP spokesperson in press statement alleged that Onnoghen’s illegal removal was aimed at stopping the swearing in of members of the 2019 general election petition tribunal
“As far as the law of the land is concerned, Onnoghen remains the CJN we will not recognise any other person who may be occupying that office illegally.”
“Justice Tanko Muhammed us an usurper. The NJC must sack him. Lawyers must ignore him as long as he remains on that seat.”
CUPP explained that “CJN can be removed from office either if he has been convicted or if under section 291 and 292 of the constitution, the Senate affirms a request by the President to remove him by two-third majority vote. Buhari have dared Nigerians.The filled a charge at CCT with a hurriedly put petition we kept quiet , they filled a motion to remove him from the tribunal but the Appeal court restrained them and just few hours to the inauguration of the supreme court election panel that will hear pre and post 2019 election , the emperor crushed the constitution and overthrow the leadership of the supreme court and appointed his stooge.”
They however call on lawyers, judges and judicial staffs to downtool immediately. “This is the last battle and it must be won. The NBA should immediately call out all lawyers. All courts must be shut now while nationwide protest against this impunity should also commence.”
“The Senate should reconvene now and start impeachment process against the President for acting against the provision of the Constitution he swore to uphold.” CUPP submitted.
