Saharareporters investigations have revealed that the fear of mass uprising and breakdown of law and order in Anambra and neighboring states led the five-judge panel of the Enugu Division of the Court of Appeal to cancel its plan to sell the governorship of Anambra State to Emmanuel Nnamdi (Andy) Uba in exchange for millions of dollars in bribe.
Mr. Uba, who stole billions of dollars while serving as a domestic aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has made relays of trips to various courts trying to buy his way to the governorship. In 2007, Mr. Obasanjo and Professor Maurice Iwu, fraudulent chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, foisted Uba as governor after an election that was universally described as one of the worst in history.
As a sign of his confidence that today’s ruling would go his way, Mr. Uba had hired an Ijele masquerade and the Atilogwu, Nkpokiti and Igba Enyi dancers as well as loads of mercenary “supporters” whom he transported to Enugu to “stage a celebration once he was declared ‘governor-in-waiting,’” according to two sources within his close circle. The cultural troupes had to return empty handed as the court adjourned seating till Friday November 13 2009.
A source close to one of the justices hearing the case disclosed that reports by Saharareporters about the scandalous arrangement had thrown the panel into confusion.
A security source with the State Security Service (SSS) also told Saharareporters that the case had generated such a charged atmosphere that the agency dispatched a report to Aso Rock warning of possible widespread violence should the court follow through on its plan to enthrone Uba as reported by us. “We feared that there might be serious trouble in Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states,” said the source.
In the wake of the appellate court’s corrupt deal with Mr. Uba, a secondary school failure who falsely claims to possess a PhD, former Biafran leader, Emeka Odimegwu Ojukwu, last week warned that the imposition of Uba could precipitate war. The SSS source said that Mr. Ojukwu’s warning had sharpened the tense atmosphere, adding that even though the Inspector General of Police moved in a major contingent of police officers throughout Anambra, the security agents remained fearful that they would not be able to contain the spate of violence likely to follow any pro-Uba verdict.
A relative of Justice Ngwuta, who hails from Ebonyi, had told Saharareporters that his community had received warnings that both the justice as well as his relatives would face reprisals if the court announced Uba as a so-called governor-in-waiting. The relative said one of the anti-Uba groups “told us to notify Justice Ngwuta that he will be made to pay for installing Uba even if he flies off to the sky to spend the money he has collected from Uba.”
Tension was palpable in Anambra state as the Nigerian police flooded the state with special anti-riot policemen sent in from Abuja. Another contingent of heavily armed policemen camped outside the tribunal in Enugu with an armored personnel carrier. Our reporter on the scene said the policemen did not seem aware that today’s session was cancelled.
Justice Ngwuta, head of the five-person panel of justices, has a bizarre precedent of reversing a Supreme Court ruling. He is a principal player in the scheme to smuggle Uba into office. Others involved in the plot are Uba’s lawyer, Wole Olanipekun, retiring President of the appellate court, Justice Umaru Abdullahi (to whom the bribe money has been entrusted to be disbursed to cooperating justices after the announcement of the verdict), and Maurice Iwu who was nominated for the INEC post by Uba.
A source at the Presidency in Abuja told Saharareporters that the security reports emanating from the Southeast forced Aso Rock to reach the President of the Court of Appeal, Umaru Abdullahi, and request that he signal the panel not to seat today as planned. Hence appeal panel led by Justice Ngwuta postponed its sitting.
Saharareporters also learned that two of the judges involved in the deal also chickened out from a meeting scheduled for Enugu last night to finalize the ruling. Justice Jean Omokri sent in word that he had diarrhea while Justice Aboki detoured to Owerri where he claimed that he would be attending the valedictory event being held for Abdullahi, the court’s outgoing president.
A judicial source told us that Justice Abdullahi’s presence in Owerri was part of a calculated plan “to be near the theatre of action and to remotely control the Uba deal.” Abdullahi, whose notoriety for corruption has earned him the widespread derision of many lawyers, is said to have embraced the Uba deal as an opportunity to reap a huge financial windfall just before his exit from the court.
A source within the court told Saharareporters that Justice Ngwuta was livid with rage when he found out that two of the justices with whom he had cut a deal to read a majority decision in favor of Uba refused to show up at the final judges’ conference. Afraid that he was being set up to take the hit from the controversial case, he alerted Uba’s lawyer, Mr. Olanipekun, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who had set up the entire deal.
Olanipekun did not show up in court today after Justice Ngwuta forewarned him that the verdict could not be delivered today as scheduled.
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Fidelis Obodoeze
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... I don't whether or not the report of SAHARA REPORTERS is true but one thing is sure; ANDY UBA wants to become governor at all cost. The 2007 election was no election; I was in Awka to vote(I came from Abuja), there was no INEC official in any polling booth; so nobody voted at the Polling booth. Even NTA reported it. Peter Obi and Prof Dora Akunyili were shown by NTA in their wards at Agulu and Nanka, NO INEC OFFICIAL WAS there. I think it is high time ANAMBRA PEOPLE TAKE THEIR DESTINY INTO THEIR HANDS AND SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! |
Prophecy
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... These Uba brothers have continued to do unimaginable damage to Anambra State and its economy.i hope and pray that they will never get away with the confusion,chaos and problems that they cause in that state. |
jikwum
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... One thing that can be done is to mobilise Igbo's to turn up for the judgement on the 13th. The Police cannot slaughter a million people observing a peaceful congregation. It is about time the Judiciary and INEC realised that every thing has a limit. I am not advocating war like the elder statesman may have inferred (I'm old enough to know better)but something worse. It is a global village we live in. We have seen Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Somalia, it does not take much to topple over the brink of the precipice. I hope all the strongmen with their retinue of guards are listening. |
Godfrey...USA
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... GOOD job Jean Omokri...I know you will not sell the good name of your family. Trust me Jean Omokri will not be party to derail justice...I know him...we went to school together. THE REVOLUTION must continue. Jean Omokri uphold your good family's name don't compromise. Your late father; Justice Omokri will turn in his grave. Uphold the good image of our school; SPCC. God is with you.   |
Johnson, New York
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... God, please send J. J. Rawlings to Nigeria who will teach these leaders good lesson. |
Ese Otaks
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... It appears some readers of SR are just like the present Nigeria state. It is only a complete idiot who probably reads without understanding that will be talking of bias in the face of bare facts being presented. The Daniela who is 'yarning opata' should be the one to throw light on how Andy Uba suddenly became a billion without a visible enterprise. If you are a beneficiary then pray that Rawlings will not find you when the hurricane starts. |
Abolaji Olorunkoya
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... I feel we all have a strong duty in Nation building. While some of us would argue that Olanipekun is a brilliant lawyer, was his approach during the tribunal in Osun's case brilliant as well? It's a pity that we forget history so soon in Nigeria. We need conscience in this nature. Our professional ethics must be based on patriotic values and principles.I believe a change will come without bloodshed. I look forward to a new Nigeria in my generation. My eyes shall see the good of the land. God will deliver the soul of this country from the hand's of the lions. God bless Nigeria. |
Adeniyi Fadahunsi
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...Nigerians should support Dr Andy Uba to test the Will of the Courts so that matter like this is better handled in the future. @IGBINI ODAFE EMMANUEL Going by your comment quoted above I think it won't be difficult for you to see Nigerians to support your Andy Uba if only you can visit the places listed below:- 1.Mortuary: where people whom Andy Uba, Chris Uba and co. have contributed to their death by stealing money that should have been used to build well equipped hospitals, standard road networks and other developmental facilities. 2. Cementry: where those who have met their untimely death in the name of fighting for Andy Uba who gave them some thousands of naira and wraps of "Indian hemp" while his (Andy) children and family members are broad living normal life in a conducive atmosphere. 3.You and your family At least you will be compensated with a portfolio. |
iyke
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... SR may GOD continue to guide and show u guys the hidden secret that they use to undermine an ordinary nigerian. long live SR.long live nigeria.long live AMANBRA STATE. |
OPUNIM
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... ARE THERE NO MORE DECENT NIGERIAN BIG MEN AGAIN? NGWUTA, OLAIPEKUN, BODE GEORGE, IBORI, AONDOANKAA, OBJ ETC! HABA! |
Opunim
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... The duo of Chf Olanipekun and Justice Ngwuta should be ready to suffer what AIG Rapheal Ige suffered, or just take the less bite of what Justices Okwuchukwu Opene and Adeniji took as their share of their punishment by taking bribe to pervert justice. |
joe igbokwe
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... Let me make this point clear and lam being mature about it.If the so-called Appeal Court Judges make any attempt to annoy Nigerians by selling the State House Awka to the thief called Nnamdi Ubah that will be the end of their carrier as Judges in Nigeria.Attention of Nigerian are now focused once again on Anambra State for wrong reasons and woe betides any Judge that will start the long-awaited revolution in Nigeria.Nnamdi Ubah did not win any election in Anambra State because elections never took place in the first place talkless of producing a winner, and if he wants to appeal he should appeal to God. There is accumulated anger in the land and l hope those saddled with critical assignments should discharge them with prudence from now on.Nigerians have been taken for granted for too long and this cycle of stupidity must stop now.We have been punished for too long in this country by Nigerian leaders and it can be forever.We wait for the Appeal Court Judges in Enugu. |
ade bello
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... As a law practitioner, I'm so ashamed that my constituency is faced with weighty allegations as we've read in the recent past - Justice Awokulehin/James Ibori, Aondoakaa/James Ibori, Farida Waziri/Igbinedion, now Court of Appeal-Olanipekun/Andy Uba. The question is  o these people read these stories? If not, have they no sympathizers who'd call their attention to the stories? Are they turning a deaf ear or developing thick skin? I think we deserve their reactions, so we can know what to believe, otherwise, they'd be guilty as charged. |
Adeniyi Fadahunsi
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... @CHIDOZIE..The article would have nothing to offer to you who is probably living a comfortable life in a Country governed by seasoned leaders who think about their citizens first. @DANIELLA..You are in the New York where SR also is. Why not go to their office and tell them how disgusted you feel each time you read articles on SR!. @EJIKEME..Na bu force to read SR?. click your mouse and brows other websites that give you the kind of news (lies) you want to read. @SOOTHSAYER..So to you, Olanipekun's job is to help his client (ANDY UBAH) influence the verdict of the Judges by giving them money and not arguing the case as required by law?. You are out of your senses. Recall history and you'll see that SR knows the difference between FACTS and FICTION. Those who are tired of SR has the freedom not to visit SR again. No be by force! The Strength To Fight Injustices Lies In Justice. fadahunsiadeniyi@yahoo.co.uk |
IGBINI ODAFE EMMANUEL
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... Haba, stole billion of dollars? How much was nigeria’s totally earning under Obasanjo? Please let us rise above petty emotions and be more credible and unbiased in our reporting. The S.Court created the problem. Why did gov. Obi and APGA participate in 2007 election and yet were at the S.C demanding there should be no election until their tenure expires in 2010? Is it not the same S.C that insisted INEC cannot be stopped from conducting elections as at when due? What was INEC to do about Anambra in 2007? Not conduct elections even when there was no explicit Order of Court restraining it? Nigerians should support Dr Andy Uba to test the Will of the Courts so that matter like this is better handled in the future. Please don’t get me wrong, I am not a PDP man and will never be, I don’t know Dr Uba. I am a Guber candidate of PRP and a leading anti-corruption crusader, but the moral truth must be told at all time. |
chidozie from Atlanta
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... This article has nothing to offer. Are you not tired of mentioning this “source” that has never provided any evidence of the money trail. Stop deceiving your readers. Daniella and Soothsayer said it all. |
Jeffrey Adams
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... It's high time this young man called Andy Uba channels his resources and efforts into Industry and human development rather than wasting his time trying to sway Judges. If he fails this time, he may convert to Muslim and seek to realize his dream of becoming the Governor of Anambra state from the Sharia court through his dealer, Justice Umaru Abdullahi. Unfortunately, his dream remains a mirage. |
Nwajagu MJike
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... stupid soothsayer,babalawo or blind dibia,i know your death is at hand for you to support such devilish plan against my dearly beloved home state Anambra. what ve we don to deserve this kind of a crook to be our governor? Is it the yoruba or the stupid hausa thieves to tell us whom to govern our state? or is it that Anambra state lack intellectuals to govern our state for them to impose this ewu can-bier called andy ubah on us? anyway,let them keep cooking their food while we re waiting for them to bring it down from the fire. as for the onye osi justice ngwuta and his collaborator umaru abdullahi and the rest of them,may their 100 generation yet unborn suffer more than they re planning against Anambra citizens. They whould go and ask soludo's father what he sees from the last kidnapping,that is just a warning,cos the worst is coming particularly for ngwuta and his groups,let them try whatever they re planning but we re already ready waiting for them,idiots  |
Daniella from New York
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... I am totally sick and tired of the kinds of reports that SR is feeding people with. SR is totally biased and has nothing good to say about anyone but vindictive things. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but the fact that you got personal beef for Andy Uba does not mean that you have to give false information to neutral people who are trying to understand what is going on back home in Nigeria. If you have facts (not hearsays), if you have real facts like accounts where the money in question has been transferred to or a picture of where this money is, and pictures of these people holding meetings with Andy or whoever you claim is brokering this deal, please do not hesitate to publish. All I have to say is this, please be very neutral in your articles because this is the only way unbiased people like us can decide for ourselves what the real truth is. |
Konko Billow
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... @Ejikeme, please stop accusing SR of stupid things, I challenged you before to disclose how much Uzor Orji and his mother-Mother Excellency- gave you to come and live in America, you only ran away. Someone like you whose hands are so dirty should not insult anyone's intelligence , please! You are corrupt to the bone, the corrupt Orji made you somebody today. Your education in New York was paid for with money stolen by politicians. I will expose you if you keep coming back here...Eewu goat! |
Ejikeme
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... Incidentally, it is SR that is propagating all these stories to fulfill their obligations to their paymasters to cause problem in Nigeria. SR trying to be a saint! Can they ever write something of note? Only problem instigating write ups. Pure insanity! |
Elmango Meat
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... 'Jean Omokri sent in word that he had diarrhea' I LIKE IT! Good decision Omokri. I would have had diarrhea too! It is only a fool that is presently not correctly gauging the mood of the people at this time. All that the trampled people, insulted and assaulted need is the right trigger and excuse for the long anticipated eruption. You know it, they know it! It is better to have diarrhea today than be lynched tomorrow. Watch out! |
Elmango Meat
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... Most of NIGERIAN thieving Politicians/VIP's, and OCCULTISTS make it a point of duty to check Sahara reporters website first thing in the morning to see if they or their issues are being featured for that day. There is no rest for the wicked. 'Jean Omokri sent in word that he had diarrhea' I LIKE IT! |
Nwa Imo
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... If d likes of Bode can be cool & in. Same fate awaits d usurpers of our commonwealth. Whats goes around comes around.The judges at d apex court should now know that they are targets of the lower courts. In Omehia vs Amaechi few days ago, the jurist asked Omehia to appeal to GOD. Maybe Andy should follow same. He has lost period! The wishes of the people are the wish of GOD |
Curious1
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... No honour among thieves they say. I bet DIAPER/NAPPY headed Abdullahi will not refund Uba's money. I pray they all have a falling out and expose themselves. That would be an interesting comedy. |
Abdul Jimoh
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... soothsayer, wake up to reality & stop pontificating that Wole Olanipekun is the most brilliant lawyer in Nigeria; he's not. He's more known for participating in ambushing a more brilliant lawyer called Mike Ahamba. As SAN, he ought to have known that acting for a client seeking to overturn the decision of the Supreme Court via the backdoor is professional misconduct. However, Chief Wole Olanipekun is a prostitute to every disreputable politician wanting to pervert justice. The man is a disgrace to the legal profession and a man growing old disgracefully! I spit at the mention of his name, an old man selling his lineage for a bowl of stolen porridge! |
JIMMY IWEALA
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... i knew from day one that ANDY would not make it. He miscalculated and thought there was no need getting involved in the PDP primaries, because of this rotten deal. Shame! That is the reason the stupid IWU who never obey court rulings, decided to stick to the injuctions secured by the PDP aspirants. This also tells us that Iwu has come to the end of the road, because there is no other formular to pay his benefactor back. E ma se o Iwu. God purnish your generation after you |
POOR MAN
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... olanipekun must be stripped of that SAN title, we have to start confronting these criminals |
Obiadi
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... This sounds interesting though annoying. However, the issue still remains that the bad eggs(corrupt judges and their inducers) must face the dance that is already on by this their singular action. I could not imagine why the likes of Andy Uba, Chris Uba and the faceless politicians should lead where the best sound intellects are found. Too disppointing! The Judges on their side cannot sleep bcos the spirits of the lands have been provoked. I pity them when they (corrupt ones) are been addressed as my Lords! If these cream of personlities should be saddled with responsibilities of recreating this world, Andy Uba will become the christ, TUFIAKWA! Hell shall be opened to the righteous! It cannot be! I encourage the Patriots,SR, NBA and the right thinking Nigerians to have a rethink to do justice and leave corruption. INJUSTICE IN A PLACE IS INJUSTICE EVERYWHERE! A word is enough for a wise! Obiadi (UK) |
Sampson Nwoha
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... Does Emmanuel Uba have umunna? His umunna should call a meeting and tell him to stop forthwith. My people say that the perfomance of a bad dancer causes itching to the eye lids of his people. The guy is now a shame to the people of Uga - the Uga that is the home of the noble Engineer Roy Umenyi. If his umunna fails in its duty, then it must remember that when a fowl collects excreter with its claws, it takes it home to its owner |
Gerald Igwe
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... After losing the case in this, to which other court shall "Andy" Uba go? May be to the Customary Court or to Sharia Court. This guy is both blind and stupid. |
S. Njokede
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... @Soothsayer: I don´t give a flying piss whether Olanipekun defends whomever, since that´s his job. But I do care gravely if he involves in bribing and corrupting judges instead of meriting his lawyering via hard decent hustle like Gani Fawehimi. He should work hard and not be part of Yaradua´s 'dupe process' that´s selling by the trademark of 'due process.' www.rig2011electionyoudie@rocketmail.com |
S. Njokede
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... "Rule of law and 'DUPE' process" Upon re-branding Nigeria, there´s no illegality that Yaradua hasn´t taken part in. It´s a pity that there´s no independent judiciary in Nigeria. Everything lies on the say-so of Yaradua be it good or bad. Yaradua is one pretendingly rotten Muslim faking legit. www.rig2011electionyoudie@rocketmail.com |
onyekwerre o
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... Olanipekun and justice Ngwuta should realize,that Nigerians are fade up with reactionaries like them.Their ambitious goal of derailing the actualization of true democracy in Nigeria,would never suffice.The pre-emptive signals of igbo elders and concerned Igbo's and Nigerians in overall, of the adverse implications of the intended ruling by justice Ngwuta to pronounce Andy Uba as governor-in-waiting indicates that true democracy lies in the voice and actions of the people. |
adurop (UK)
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... Anambra will definately be a reference point, after November 13 2009; if they go against people's will. Revolution is coming. |
goat
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... @ suyaseller or what ever you call your self God will punish you and your rag tag generation for posting rubish in this forum. |
Fedup Naija
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... What lesson have we learned from this sudden detour of our "agbero" and "bolekaja" judges. They are cowards. This goes to show that all Nigerians need to do to take back their country is to stand up to those who oppress them and loot their funds and resources. Nigerians will once again see the glory of the Lord streaming through their land. |
Alabaman, Alberta, Canada
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... Please dont blame the lawyer. If he can argue the case so be it. Blame the system. I notice that Saharareporters is beginning to look like a Hate online news source. They dont need to call people names like "animal", "thief"... it makes it look personal. They should just report the facts and let us decide. |
bobo saint
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... WHEN THE PDP YARA-PARALYSE GOVT SAY NAIJA NO GO REST ..... THY TOO SHOULD BE READY TO KEEP WORKING.... FELLOW NAIJA PEOPLE, WE CAN C HOW LILLY LIVERED ALL THESE CROOKS TRULLY ARE. COS ONE WARLORD,SITTING IN HIS RUM IS WHISTLING WAR SONGS, THEY ARE ALREDY SHAKING THEIR LIVES OUT!..... LESSON TO LEARN 1. THEY ARE NOT AS POWERFUL AS THEY MAKE MANY THINK 2. REALLY, REALLY, THESE GUYS ARE COWARDS 3. WE CAN CHASE THEM OUT ONCE WE DECIDE THAT WE'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THEIR NONSENSE. 4. WE CAN ACTUALLY TARGET THEIR RELATIVES AND MAKE THEM OUR PREY S EVEN IF THESE CROOKS TRAVEL IN CUSTOMIZED ARMOURED CARS. WHEN THY FIND WE ARE NOT JOKING, THE HEAT WILL START FROM AND WITH THEIR RELATIVES. ANY HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST IT SELF WILL NOT STAND... SEND THE FIRE TO THEIR PEOPLE ... FIRE, FIRE GOOOOOOOO |
Toyin Ade
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... The soothsayer: Just shut up your stinking,dirty and stench mouth.You are one of the destroyers of Nigeria.No wonder you are proud of your fellow Thief Olanipekun.So you derive joy in injustice and setting Anambra state on fire.Let's know your address, silly, stupid man!!!!!!! |
Chinonso
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... I been think say dem get two head... Dem for sit today! When people are paid to fight they will fight to a point, but when people are to fight for their rights they will fight to death. The people were ready to fight to death for the wrong thing not to be done |
Toyin Ade
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... Let Nigerians descend heavily on Thief Wole Olanipekun's chamber wherever it is located and bring it down.The likes of him should not be training and mentoring young lawyers in Nigeria.He is a pollutant.It is very sad that this long throat SAN has no shame and it is more disappointing to know that he was once the President of NBA. NBA should sanction this Judas in their midst and boo him anywhere them find him in Nigeria.He should be reported to his community and warned to desist from destroying Nigerian democracy.He is a shameless lawyer. |
The soothsayer
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... Sahara reporters. why do u guys relish in and derive gusto from telling lies and propagating propaganda. what has happened to the ethics and ethos of the profession? its not in doubt that 99% of what u post her are lies.u can fool som people sometime but u can fool all the people all the time. What is Olanipekun's crime for doing his professional job. take it or leave it the man is the most brilliant lawyer in nigeria today. he's got the power of persuassion. he knows his law and is logical in his argument. pls lets salute him and appreciate his industry rather than pull him down. i will be surprised if this is published.pls lets apply some decency in all that we do. u guys are becoming too reckless. |
The Patriot, UK
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... Thumbs up Sahareporters! You guys are the real agents of change Nigeria desperately needs. |
