The Nigerian Presidency has finally reacted to reports of a plot to arrest the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen and frame some Supreme court Justices.
In a statement made available to PoliticsNGR, signed by Femi Adesina, has described the reports as ‘False’.
“We
have read with considerable concern and surprise, the fake news of the
Presidency’s alleged plan to arrest the Chief Justice of Nigeria and
frame three other Supreme Court Justices.
This false story is
being peddled by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP)
apparently to set the judiciary against the executive and cause major
confusion ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
The story is absolutely false as the Presidency is not in any way involved in plotting against or framing anybody.
We
note that the findings of the Code of Conduct Bureau against the Chief
Justice of Nigeria, and the allegations arising from them, are being
handled by the courts in the normal way, as is expected in a democratic
society like ours. The Presidency has not, and will certainly not,
interfere in the process.
We, however, want to draw the attention
of the general public to this or similar false stories, which are ill
motivated to further the political interests of their sponsors.
While
the Buhari administration is very firmly committed to the fight against
corruption, we want to assure the general public that Government will
always pursue its mission with the highest standards of fairness, and in
strict conformity with the relevant laws.”
Source:- Politicsngr
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