CJN Trial: Matter Is Sub Judice, BOSAN Says, Urges Respect For The Constitution

The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSSAN) at its meeting
held at the Nigerian Law School, Ahmed Onibudo Street, Victoria
Island, Lagos on Saturday 19th January 2019 had a discussion on
the trials of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter
Nkanu-Onnoghen.

Aside the trial of the CJN by Code of Conduct Tribunal certain
issues of National importance were discussed and resolutions were
made.

In a communique signed by Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN, and 
Seyi Sowemimo, SAN  on behalf of the BODY OF SENIOR ADVOCATES
OF NIGERIA (BOSAN), made available to TheNigerialawyer the body
resolved as follows

1. The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria is gravely concerned
about the situation that has arisen from the preferment of charges
against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and head of the Nigerian
Judiciary before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

2. The Body urges respect for the Constitution, the rule of law,
separate of powers, due process and the proper administration of
justice.

3. In the prevailing circumstances, all parties are urged to
consider the impact of their respective actions on the
administration of justice in Nigeria and public confidence in our
institutions.

4. The Body recognises that the matter is sub judice (before the
CCT and other courts) and it is therefore not appropriate to
comment on the merits or otherwise of any of the cases.

5. The Body considers that these issues must be resolved
carefully and responsibly in the interest of the legal profession
and the nation.

6. The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria continues to endorse
the core values of good governance, public integrity and sustenance
of democracy in the spirit of the Constitution.