A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday nullified the appointments of the nation’s security chiefs on the grounds that their appointments by President Goodluck Jonathan were without the consent of the Senate.
Just about when the judgment is being delivered, the service chiefs including Admiral Ola Saad Ibrahim, chief of Defence Staff; Lt.-Gen. Azu-buike Ihejirika, chief of Army Staff; Air Marshal Alex Badeh, chief of Air Staff; and Vice-Admiral Dele Ezeoba, Chief of Naval Staff, were meeting with President Jonathan to review the security situation in the county.
But Justice Adamu Bello while delivering the judgment frowned at the breach of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) also issued a separate order restraining “the President from further appointing service chiefs without first obtaining the confirmation of the National Assembly.”
He gave the verdict while delivering judgment on a five-year old suit instituted by Mr. Festus Keyamo, Lagos lawyer.
- See more at: http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/news/court-sacks-service-chiefs-says-their-appointments-illegal#sthash.mWBcdrRZ.dpuf
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