Buhari Accused of Electoral Manipulation in 2019 Presidential Election

Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has accused former President Muhammadu Buhari and his Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, of orchestrating the removal of Justice Walter Onnoghen, Nigeria’s former Chief Justice, to enable electoral manipulation during the 2019 presidential election. In a scathing statement, Clark described the removal of Onnoghen as “disgraceful, callous, unjust, and barbaric,” calling it a dark chapter in Nigeria’s judicial history.
In a letter to Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Clark applauded the recent Court of Appeal judgment acquitting Onnoghen of false asset declaration charges. He condemned the Buhari administration for exploiting constitutional powers to suspend Onnoghen unconstitutionally.
He further accused Buhari of prioritising personal ambition over the nation’s constitutional sanctity. According to Clark, Onnoghen’s removal was a calculated move to smoothen Buhari’s reelection bid.
Clark expressed disappointment at the silence of prominent judicial bodies, such as the Nigerian Bar Association and the National Judicial Council, during Onnoghen’s suspension
An unnamed official from Buhari’s administration dismissed Clark’s accusations, arguing that Onnoghen’s suspension was lawful.

source: reportafrique.com

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