Libya War: African Union in desperate battle for honour?

A beleaguered African Union held an emergency peace and security council meeting on Libya on Monday at its Addis Ababa headquarters as news spread round that Libya was only days away from full control of NATO backed rebels.

The Union said also that it would hold an emergency security summit on the state of Libya nation on Friday, as rebels appeared to be ending Muammar Gaddafi’s 42 years in power after a six-month civil war.

“We will not issue a communique today as we have more meetings in the coming days. But we exchanged a lot of information on what is happening in Libya,” said AU Commission spokesman Noureddine Mezni.

The international community which had backed the rebels have continually sidetracked AU while the Union’s road map to peace in Libya had been continually ignored as West call the bluff on Libya.

African Union

“On Friday the meeting will be at summit level”.
Mezni said Heads of State have been invited.
“We have not received any objections so I think they will come. The issue is very important,” he told reporters at the end of the day’s meeting.

Earlier, Libya’s ambassador to Ethiopia and the AU confirmed the embassy had raised the flag used by the opposition forces.

“We are celebrating today by raising the flag, which is not the rebel flag, but the flag of Libya,” said Ali Abdalla Awidan, who wore the tricolour badge on his lapel.

“We are very happy today – today is a great day for Libya … Africa is our continent. Africa supported us and we thank them,” he told reporters.

“Now it is the time for us to fully support it with all the money we have. We have a lot of money. You’ve heard of all the billions of dollars in the hands of just two sons (of Gaddafi).”

Awidan briefly attended the beginning of the Monday meeting on Libya, and then said:

“I’m here representing Libya. This is Libya now. The change has happened. I wear this badge because this represents the change that has already happened. Gaddafi will soon be captured and you will see.”

Gaddafi’s whereabouts were unknown on Monday as loyal remnants of his forces made a last-ditch stand in the capital.

However, as Gadaffi’s government crumbles under the superpower’s bomb shelling, the question on the lips of many is what future has the African Union got to serve the interest of the people of Africa,

Libya Map

The Unions voice since the conflict began has been disregarded by NATO with the union being treated so shabbily as an organisation without a clout in the conflict.

The UNION pleaded continuously for a political solution while non of the proposal put across to NATO and its main actors by the Union are ever put on the table for consideration despite consistent appeals from members and the willingness of Gadaffi’s regime to take the AU peace roadmap.

With Libya now falling from grace to NATO driven rebels, what real impact or weight will African Union carry in the future of Africa?

In less than one week, it has been calculated that the rebels are going to take total control of the nation which has been seized through NATO bombs and with all efforts made by AU being treated as non grata.

Libya crisis have opened up a big question on the future of the continent and the credibility and honour of the African Union.

Thabo Mbeki, former South African President and an elder statesman decries a situation where the Super power nations are determining the future of Africa claiming that the Libya conflict could have been stopped much sooner if the western world had listened to African leaders opinion and roadmaps for ending the conflict.

“The AU peace makers could not go in, to make peace,” Mbeki regretted, telling students and guests at the Africa Arise Summit in Bloemfontein where he was responding to questions after delivering a lecture.

Mbeki said the African Union (AU) had a peace plan, which the Libyan government accepted, but the continent’s leaders were overruled by major powers, who decided on a no-fly zone over the African country.

Ex-President Mbeki told the gathering of mostly students: “Africa has solutions for its own problems and its must be respected by others.

He said the west should rather support the continent’s efforts at solving problems adding:”International support must compliment Africa’s efforts and supports for its own people.”

Addition: Reuters, Video RT

February 11, 2012 -- The gruesome end of Gadaffi and his aides as spot is littered with dead bodies (0)
September 1, 2011 -- How Libya’s National Transition Council mortgaged Libya’s future to big powers, by French Newspaper (0)
August 31, 2011 -- Libya War: British TV reporter to the rescue as rebels hunting for Gadaffi faithfuls target Nigerians (0)
November 5, 2011 -- Mhamoud Gadaffi: Another African prophet assasinated! (0)
October 21, 2011 -- African Union licks its wounds… invites new Libyan leaders to AU seat (0)

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Mubaraq Tope Akere

August 24, 2011 - 12:02 pm

Case studying legal consequences of organised hypocrisy, personal vendetta, double-standard, and mischief-making, on values of rule of law in legitimising “Riots”, “Protest” and “Rebellion”

Case studying violation of rules under the right to freedom of assembly and association clause under Article 20, and the petition/litigation clause under Article 8, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the right to freedom of assembly and association clause under Article 21 and 22, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the right to participation through elected representatives in government clause under Article 21, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the right to participation through elected representatives in government clause under Article 25, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the disclaimer clause under Article 30, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in relation between acts of “protests”, “riots” and “rebellion” recently in ALGERIA, BAHRAIN, EGYPT, ISRAEL, IRAN, LONDON, UK; LIBYA, SAUDI ARABIA, TUNISIA and YEMEN. Purportedly to effect, or had effected political or economic change. And minding factors i.e. claims of inequality, unemployment, and austerity policies of government purportedly in violation of values entrenched under national and international law; as reasons for “protesting”, “rioting” and “rebelling” against the government. It is evident in acts of hypocrisy, personal vendetta, double-standard, and mischief-making, mocking values of rule of law, to propagate political or economic change through acts of “protest”, “riots” or “rebellion” which are acts in violation of the prohibition of propaganda for war, racial and religious hatred clause under Article 20, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the right to freedom of assembly and association clause under Article 20, and the petition/litigation clause under Article 8, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the right to freedom of assembly and association clause under Article 21 and 22, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the right to participation through elected representatives in government clause under Article 21, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the right to participation through elected representatives in government clause under Article 25, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the disclaimer clause under Article 30, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Without prejudice to separation of power, effort should be intensified to empower the judiciary as custodian and interpreters of rule of law and human rights, to adjudicate on all matters at law, i.e. including scenarios where rights of the people to periodic election, and tenure limit to avoid abuse of power; as stipulated under Article 21, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 25, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; in the executive and legislative arms of government, when violated. To safeguard the society from formation of illegal regime, and human and monetary cost associated with ending illegal regime.

This is an appeal to parties in conflicts/war in affected places i.e. the middle east/Muslim world to reconcile along values of tranquility, tolerance, civility, ethics, equity, justice, rule of law and human rights to uphold and conduct periodic election, and tenure limit to avoid abuse of power; as entrenched under rules including those under Quran chapter 002 verse 256; Quran chapter 002 verse 106; Quran Chapter 002, verse 269; Quran Chapter 003, verse 007; Quran chapter 5, verse 44; Quran chapter 004, verse 058; Quran chapter 002, verse 062; Quran chapter 022, verse 017; Quran chapter 022, verse 040; Quran chapter 003, verse 030; Article 3, Article 4, Article 23, Article 24, Article 25, Article 30, Article 32, Article 43, Article 44, of the Arab Charter on Human Rights; Article III, Article IV, Article X, Article XI, Article XIII, of the Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights; Article 20, 25, 26, 27, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Further reading:

Furthermore, on what grounds would/should you/we agree or disagree, or debate on the causes and long-term remedies for the rare, but factual protesters calling for reforms; reported to have taken place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Could these scenario be blamed on bias, by persons tasked to implement injunctions in the sources of the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

“Anwar al-Rasheed, coordinator of the Gulf Civil Society Forum, a pan-Gulf group of liberal intellectuals, said…” “. “These are simply distributing surplus funds to buy political favours … Most of it cannot be called real economic reforms like the two-month bonus to employees and the 60 000 security jobs,”: http://mg.co.za/article/2011-03-23-saudi-polls-aid-sweeteners-not-enough/ Do you agree or disagree?

Miscellaneous:

http://www.kingfahdbinabdulaziz.com/main/k000.htm

http://mg.co.za/article/2011-03-23-saudi-polls-aid-sweeteners-not-enough/

http://hrfssaudiarabia.org/?page_id=84

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amir-madani/saudi-arabia-and-the-spri_b_838267.html

In accordance with principles and objectives entrenched in chapters and verses of the Quran and Ahadeeth; including those in Quran chapter 002 verse 256; Quran chapter 002 verse 106; Quran Chapter 002, verse 269; Quran Chapter 003, verse 007; Quran chapter 5, verse 44; Quran chapter 004, verse 058; Quran chapter 002, verse 062; Quran chapter 022, verse 017; Quran chapter 022, verse 040; Quran chapter 003, verse 030; it is imperative to amend Article 5, of the constitution of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to reflect true principles and objectives enshrined in Constitutional monarchy in a democratic society. In harmony with Article 7, Article 8, Article 9, Article 10, Article 11, Article 12, Article 23, Article 24, Article 25, Article 26, Article 27, Article 44, of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Article 3, Article 4, Article 23, Article 24, Article 25, Article 30, Article 32, Article 43, Article 44, of the Arab Charter on Human Rights; Article III, Article IV, Article X, Article XI, Article XIII, of the Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights; Article 25, 26, 27, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Without prejudice to the British Monarchy Act of Settlement, reflecting true principles and objectives enshrined in Constitutional monarchy in a democratic society.

References and further readings:

http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/HowtheMonarchyworks/TheActofSettlement.aspx

http://www.ntpi.org/html/uidhr.html

http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/loas2005.html?msource=UNWDEC19001&tr=y&auid=3337655

http://quran.al-islam.com/Loader.aspx?pageid=706

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_and_democracy

http://www.the-saudi.net/saudi-arabia/saudi-constitution.htm

http://www.neh.gov/news/humanities/2001-11/islam.html

http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2011/02/28/saudi-arabia-free-cleric-who-backs-change

http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/people/a/abdullah_bin_abdul_aziz_alsaud/index.html

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=199384406744610&set=t.100000994663294#!/note.php?note_id=131520586882694

http://www.facebook.com/mubaraqtopeakere/posts/142788549119345

http://www.facebook.com/mubaraqtopeakere/posts/134926669906789?ref=notif&notif_t=like

Furthermore, “those in whose hearts is perversity”, are liable to misinterpret, principles, objectives, and wisdom, entrenched in “allegorical” verses and chapters of the Quran. “…those in whose hearts is perversity follow the part thereof that is allegorical, seeking discord, and searching for its hidden meanings, but no one knows its hidden meanings except Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say”

Abrogation of laws; teachings in the Quran, takes place. Just as in law.

A vivid understanding, and implementation of principles and objectives entrenched in international law, and human rights, is crucial to safeguarding humanity, against fanaticism and fundamentalism. Which threatens peace, unity, and progress in diversity. Laws, undermining principles and objectives of universal human rights; are bound to undermine legal maxim of rule of law, and human rights.

Quran chapter 002 verse 106, states: “None of Our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten, but We substitute something better or similar: Knowest thou not that Allah Hath power over all things?”

Quran Chapter 002, verse 269 states: “He granteth wisdom to whom He pleaseth; and he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.”

Quran Chapter 003, verse 007 states: ” He it is Who has sent down to thee the Book: In it are verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they are the foundation of the Book: others are allegorical. But those in whose hearts is perversity follow the part thereof that is allegorical, seeking discord, and searching for its hidden meanings, but no one knows its hidden meanings except Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: “We believe in the Book; the whole of it is from our Lord:” and none will grasp the Message except men of understanding. ”

References:

“University of Southern California Center for Muslim?Jewish Engagement”:

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/qura
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prohibition of incitement to religious and racial hatred, and war clause under Article 20, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/quran/002.qmt.html

Quran chapter 002 verse 256, states: Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.

Quran chapter 5, verse 44 states: “It was We who revealed the law (to Moses): therein was guidance and light. By its standard have been judged the Jews,…by the rabbis and the doctors of law: for to them was entrusted the protection of Allah’s book, and they were witnesses thereto: therefore fear not men, but fear me, and sell not my signs for a miserable price….”

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/quran/005.qmt.html

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/quran/004.qmt.html#004.058

http://www.usc.edu/cgi-bin/msasearch

Quran chapter 004, verse 058 states: Surely Allah commands you to make over trusts to their owners and that when you judge between people you judge with justice; surely Allah admonishes you with what is excellent; surely Allah is Seeing, Hearing.

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/quran/002.qmt.html#002.062

Quran chapter 002, verse 062 states: Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/quran/022.qmt.html#022.017

Quran chapter 022, verse 017 states: Those who believe (in the Qur’an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians, Christians, Magians, and Polytheists,- Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah is witness of all things.

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/quran/022.qmt.html#022.040

Quran chapter 022, verse 040 states: (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right,- (for no cause) except that they say, “our Lord is Allah”. Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been pulled down monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid his (cause);- for verily Allah is full of Strength, Exalted in Might, (able to enforce His Will).

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/crcc/engagement/resources/texts/muslim/quran/003.qmt.html

Quran chapter 003, verse 030 states: It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong).

Article 3

1. Each State party to the present Charter undertakes to ensure to all individuals subject to its jurisdiction the right to enjoy the rights and freedoms set forth herein, without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, language, religious belief, opinion, thought, national or social origin, wealth, birth or physical or mental disability.

2. The States parties to the present Charter shall take the requisite measures to guarantee effective equality in the enjoyment of all the rights and freedoms enshrined in the present Charter in order to ensure protection against all forms of discrimination based on any of the grounds mentioned in the preceding paragraph.

3. Men and women are equal in respect of human dignity, rights and obligations within the framework of the positive discrimination established in favour of women by the Islamic Shariah, other divine laws and by applicable laws and legal instruments. Accordingly, each State party pledges to take all the requisite measures to guarantee equal opportunities and effective equality between men and women in the enjoyment of all the rights set out in this Charter.

Article 4

1. In exceptional situations of emergency which threaten the life of the nation and the existence of which is officially proclaimed, the States parties to the present Charter may take measures derogating from their obligations under the present Charter, to the extent strictly required by the exigencies of the situation, provided that such measures are not inconsistent with their other obligations under international law and do not involve discrimination solely on the grounds of race, colour, sex, language, religion or social origin.

2. In exceptional situations of emergency, no derogation shall be made from the following articles: article 5, article 8, article 9, article 10, article 13, article 14, paragraph 6, article 15, article 18, article 19, article 20, article 22, article 27, article 28, article 29 and article 30. In addition, the judicial guarantees required for the protection of the aforementioned rights may not be suspended.

3. Any State party to the present Charter availing itself of the right of derogation shall immediately inform the other States parties, through the intermediary of the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, of the provisions from which it has derogated and of the reasons by which it was actuated. A further communication shall be made, through the same intermediary, on the date on which it terminates such derogation.

Article 23

Each State party to the present Charter undertakes to ensure that any person whose rights or freedoms as herein recognized are violated shall have an effective remedy, notwithstanding that the violation has been committed by persons acting in an official capacity.

Article 24

Every citizen has the right:

1. To freely pursue a political activity.

2. To take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives.

3. To stand for election or choose his representatives in free and impartial elections, in conditions of equality among all citizens that guarantee the free expression of his will.

4. To the opportunity to gain access, on an equal footing with others, to public office in his country in accordance with the principle of equality of opportunity.

5. To freely form and join associations with others.

6. To freedom of association and peaceful assembly.

7. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of these rights other than those which are prescribed by law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.

Article 25

Persons belonging to minorities shall not be denied the right to enjoy their own culture, to use their own language and to practice their own religion. The exercise of these rights shall be governed by law.

Article 30

1. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion and no restrictions may be imposed on the exercise of such freedoms except as provided for by law.

2. The freedom to manifest one’s religion or beliefs or to perform religious observances, either alone or in community with others, shall be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a tolerant society that respects human rights and freedoms for the protection of public safety, public order, public health or morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.

3. Parents or guardians have the freedom to provide for the religious and moral education of their children.

Article 32

1. The present Charter guarantees the right to information and to freedom of opinion and expression, as well as the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any medium, regardless of geographical boundaries.

2. Such rights and freedoms shall be exercised in conformity with the fundamental values of society and shall be subject only to such limitations as are required to ensure respect for the rights or reputation of others or the protection of national security, public order and public health or morals.

Article 43

Nothing in this Charter may be construed or interpreted as impairing the rights and freedoms protected by the domestic laws of the States parties or those set force in the international and regional human rights instruments which the states parties have adopted or ratified, including the rights of women, the rights of the child and the rights of persons belonging to minorities.

Article 44

The states parties undertake to adopt, in conformity with their constitutional procedures and with the provisions of the present Charter, whatever legislative or non-legislative measures that may be necessary to give effect to the rihts set forth herein.

http://confinder.richmond.edu/index.html

Article 5

(a) The system of government in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is that of a monarchy.

(b) Rule passes to the sons of the founding King, Abd al-Aziz Bin Abd al-Rahman al-Faysal Al Sa’ud, and to their children’s children. The most upright among them is to receive allegiance in accordance with the principles of the Holy Koran and the Tradition of the Venerable Prophet.

(d) The Heir Apparent is to devote his time to his duties as an Heir Apparent and to whatever missions the King entrusts him with.
(e) The Heir Apparent takes over the powers of the King on the latter’s death until the act of allegiance has been carried out.

Article 6
Citizens are to pay allegiance to the King in accordance with the holy Koran and the tradition of the Prophet, in submission and obedience, in times of ease and difficulty, fortune and adversity.

Article 7
Government in Saudi Arabia derives power from the Holy Koran and the Prophet’s tradition.

Article 8 [Government Principles]
Government in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is based on the premise of justice, consultation, and equality in accordance with the Islamic Shari’ah.

Chapter 3 Features of the Saudi Family

Article 9
The family is the kernel of Saudi society, and its members shall be brought up on the basis of the Islamic faith, and loyalty and obedience to God, His Messenger, and to guardians; respect for and implementation of the law, and love of and pride in the homeland and its glorious history as the Islamic faith stipulates.

Article 10
The state will aspire to strengthen family ties, maintain its Arab and Islamic values and care for all its members, and to provide the right conditions for the growth of their resources and capabilities.

Article 11
Saudi society will be based on the principle of adherence to God’s command, on mutual cooperation in good deeds and piety and mutual support and inseparability.

Article 12
The consolidation of national unity is a duty, and the state will prevent anything that may lead to disunity, sedition and separation.

Article 23 [Islam]
The state protects Islam; it implements its Shari’ah; it orders people to do right and shun evil; it fulfills the duty regarding God’s call.

Article 24 [Holy Places]
The state works to construct and serve the Holy Places; it provides security and care for those who come to perform the pilgrimage and minor pilgrimage in them through the provision of facilities and peace.

Article 25 [World Peace]
The state strives for the achievement of the hopes of the Arab and Islamic nation for solidarity and unity of word, and to consolidate its relations with friendly states.

Article 26 [Human Rights]
The state protects human rights in accordance with the Islamic Shari’ah.

Article 27 [Welfare Rights]
The state guarantees the rights of the citizen and his family in cases of emergency, illness and disability, and in old age; it supports the system of social security and encourages institutions and individuals to contribute in acts of charity.

Article 44
The authorities of the state consist of the following: the judicial authority;
the executive authority;
the regulatory authority.
These authorities cooperate with each other in the performance of their duties, in accordance with this and other laws. The King shall be the point of reference for all these authorities.

http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/

To determine the constitutionality of the President’s action, mind rules under the due process of judicial officer appointment and removal clause under Section 238 subsection 1 paragraph 4, and Section 292 subsection 1 paragraph a subparagraph i, of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended states respectively:

rules under the due process of judicial officer appointment clause under Section 238 subsection 1 paragraph 4, of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended:

“The appointment of a person to the office of President of the Court of appeal shall be made by the President o the recommendation of the National Judicial Council subject to confirmation of such appointment by the senate.

If the office of the President of the Court of appeal is vacant, or if the person holding the office is for any reason unable to perform the functions of the office, then until a person has been appointed to and has assumed the functions of that office, or until the person holding the office has resumed those functions, the President shall appoint the most senior Justice of the Court of Appeal to perform those functions.”

rules under the due process of judicial officer removal clause under Section 292 subsection 1 paragraph a subparagraph i, of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended:

“A judicial officer shall not be removed from his office or appointment before his age of retirement except in the following circumstances – in the case of – Chief Justice of Nigeria, President of the Court of Appeal, …by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate.”

http://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm#CourtOfAppeal

QUSETIONS NEEDING ANSWERS; by Vanguard Newspaper:: “Which aspect of Section 292 did the President use to ask Salami to step aside from office? When did the President address the Senate? When were the votes cast? This constitutional provision is to protect the independence of the judiciary, which the President has abridged through his intervention, which is not only belated but seemingly biased.” http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/katsina-alu-salami-%E2%80%93-as-it-was-in-the-beginning%E2%80%A6/

Reference to the report by Vanguard Newspaper: “Consequent upon the NJC report, President Jonathan on Sunday, affirmed the suspension of the PCA relying on the provisions of section 238(4) and section 292 (1) (a) (i) of the 1999 constitution , to appoint an Acting President for the appellate court, pending the resolution of the issues relating to the office of the embattled PCA.”; the “suspended” PCA’s reinstatement shall be subject to due process of rule of law. Thus, if he succeeds at the court, the the “suspended” PCA could be reinstated. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/salami-drags-jonathan-to-court/

without prejudice and reference to the report by Vanguard Newspaper: “President Jonathan added to the saga by asking Salami to step aside from office, claiming to act on the provisions of Section 292 (1) of the Constitution which state, aside from “A judicial officer shall not be removed from his office or appointment before his age of retirement except in – (a) in the case of – (i) Chief Justice of Nigeria, President of the Court of Appeal, by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate.””

What is at stake is a constitutional/rule of law crisis, which could be resolved only by strict adherence to authentic values and interpretation of rule of law, devoid of bias, and bigotry. Previous thread: https://www.facebook.com/mubaraqtopeakere/posts/261684147194438