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NJC dismisses EFCC petition against Justice Taiwo

Ogunsakin Mustapha by Ogunsakin Mustapha
June 23, 2020
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By Michael Ojo

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed a petition filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against a Federal judge, Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo.

The Council held that the anti-graft agency’s letter, accusing the judge of wrongfully granting an ex parte application, was without merit.

It advised EFCC Acting-Chairman to file an appeal, if it was dissatisfied with the decision.

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The NJC, chaired by is the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Muhammad, is responsible for the appointment, promotion and discipline of Judicial Officers, among others.

The EFCC filed the petition on May 22, 2019 claiming that Justice Taiwo granted an ex parte order restraining it from performing its statutory functions.

But the Council, in its response made available to the EFCC yesterday, said it considered the Commission’s claim and the judge’s response during an online meeting on 22 and 23 April, 2020.

“After deliberation, Council could not find any substance of infraction committed by the learned trial judge.

“Council also noted that all the steps taken by the learned trial judge in handling the cases were in accord with the laws and procedure legally available.

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“Consequently, Council dismissed the petition for lack of merit. You are therefore advised to appeal against the Ruling if you wish, please,” the NJC said in a letter by its secretary, Ahmed Gambo Saleh.

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