Taming DSS and Judicial Corruption arraigned and that Section 36(5) guarantees a presumption of innocence
Muazu Pindiga, chairman of the Rivers State Election Petition
Tribunal.
As one commentator has poignantly observed, “One thing is of note: It
seems anybody who gives judgment against Mr. President or his allies
(agencies inclusive) are corrupt and henceforth once the govt (sic)
takes you to court you must be convicted or the judge is corrupt.”
Justices Adeniyi Ademola who are handling the case of former National
Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki and Nnamdi Dimgba who had berated the
DSS for disobeying his earlier rulings are said to be victims of this
brand of anti-graft war. Indeed, it is reported that not even the
observation by Justice Dimgba that his name was not on the Search
Warrant could deter the DSS operatives. What is more, President
Muhammadu Buhari had lamented his unpleasant brushes with Nigeria’s
justice sector. Could the DSS have latched on the recommendation by
the NJC that Mr. Kabiru Auta be dismissed and promoted to pounce on
its perceived enemies? Hopefully, the days ahead will bring clarity to
this macabre dance.
· Nwadioke is a Lagos based lawyer and Publicity Secretary of
NBA Lagos Branch. emekan88@gmail.com