The BoT restates its rejection of the judgment of the PEPC in upholding the declaration of the APC as winner of the Feb. 25, Presidential election, despite the evidence pointing to the contrary.
He, however, reminded Dokubo that ending Nnamdi Kanu’s extant extrajudicial detention is capable of springing from a sound political decision of the President while stating further that Nnamdi Kanu committed no crime.
The group accused the Supreme Court of bias in the handling of Kanu’s case, saying the apex court was conspiring with the Federal Government, which “wants our leader to die in detention,” given his ill health.
In the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Vs. Government of Nigeria, the matter came up, and an ultimatum was issued to the Nigerian Government for a definite hearing.
In an open letter published this afternoon, he released telephone numbers through which residents can report offending banks.
It was titled ‘Statement by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on the Decision of the Supreme Court in the Matter of the naira swap policy.’
the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes remain legal tender till December 31, 2023.
It would be recalled that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria is not greater than the constitution binding the country.
The circular added the apex court must have the final say as globally practiced in a constitutional federation.
“Commercial outlets are hereby reminded that there is an existing court order by the Supreme Court, the apex court in Nigeria, directing that old notes remain legal tender.” He said.
He stated that the “issue of contempt, supersedes issue of jurisdiction”.
“The collection agents authorized by state government agencies do offer citizens a route for cash payment, and are expected to comply with the subsisting court order.” He said.
The deputy speaker, Hakeem Jamiu, lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for ensuring that Ekiti state joined the suit filed by Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara states, against the federal government on the new naira policy at the Supreme Court.
A seven-member panel led by Justice John Okoro halted the federal government plan in a ruling in an exparte application brought by three northern states of Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara.
Recall that the CBN earlier gave a ten-day additional ultimatum for the return of the old naira notes to the banks.
Justice Nwite’s judgment was set aside by the Court of Appeal, Abuja in a judgment in December, a decision the PDP appealed to the Supreme Court.
The apex court fixed the date to determine the merit of an appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress, challenging the judgment that disqualified Lawan from contesting the forthcoming election as its candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District.
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