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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by joystickextendr: 12:35pm On Sep 22, 2015
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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by mundus(m): 12:35pm On Sep 22, 2015
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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by ruggedboy01: 12:35pm On Sep 22, 2015
if this man no go jail ehh!!!

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by appini: 12:35pm On Sep 22, 2015
Nonsense
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by kglamour(m): 12:35pm On Sep 22, 2015
UPDATE 1: The Chairman of the Tribunal came into the courtroom at 10.32 a.m, and apologised for the delay in the commencement of proceeding. He said the tribunal was sorting out some matters.UPDATE 2: Officials of the Tribunal seems desperate to stop the live coverage of this trial. Shortly before the Senate President arrived, an unnamed member of the Tribunal beckoned on TVC (television station) to stop the live coverage. And for over 10 minutes after, there was power cut at the chamber.-The light was still out when Senate President arrives. But the light is still out.-The light is back.– Tribunal announces it was banning live coverage of proceedingsUPDATE 3: Argument ensues as to where Saraki should be seatedUPDATE 4: Prosecutor Rotimi Jacob says the business of the day is for the accused person to take his pleaUPDATE 5:Prosecution wants the Senate President to be seated at the dockMr. Saraki’s counsel, J.B. Daudu, says Tribunal is not a court to try criminal casesTribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, insists Mr. Saraki must take his plea.UPDATE 6: [11:16] Argument still ongoing with Mr. Saraki’s lead counsel saying that according to paragraph 18, Subsection 1 of the 5th Schedule of the 1999 Constitution and that the case is either not criminal in nature or that the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hearit.UPDATE 7: The prosecution counsel argued however that going by Section 2 of the Administration of Justice Act, 2015, the matter can be heard since the Tribunal was set upby An act of the National Assembly. The Tribunal chairman is currently analysing both points

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by Mayany(m): 12:36pm On Sep 22, 2015
And the drama continues....All i see is just witch hunting

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by DrChatNuff: 12:36pm On Sep 22, 2015
LOCK d bastard up...this aint his f****ing palace
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by sellYourCar: 12:36pm On Sep 22, 2015
The guy stubborn sha.... undecided
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by vacettetommy(m): 12:36pm On Sep 22, 2015
wonders shall never end
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by wengerjay(m): 12:36pm On Sep 22, 2015
OK o
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by RANGO23(m): 12:37pm On Sep 22, 2015
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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by RexTramadol1: 12:37pm On Sep 22, 2015
Is he guilty?
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by kglamour(m): 12:37pm On Sep 22, 2015
UPDATE 8:The Tribunal ruled that the trial is criminal in nature. “I hold that the trial before the tribunal is purely criminal,” Chairman Danladi Umar said. He further ruled that the accused enter go ahead to take his plea.UPDATE 9: Saraki goes to the dock. The 13-count charge of corruption levelled against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau being read to him.UPDATE 10:Saraki is asked to plead either guilty or not guilty.UPDATE 11:Saraki responds: “I believe that I am here as the Senate president, to indicate my respect for the Tribunal. I am puzzled why I am being compelled. He said he is not guilty.
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by ghettodreamz(m): 12:37pm On Sep 22, 2015
Sitting adjourned till October 21
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by kglamour(m): 12:38pm On Sep 22, 2015
UPDATE 12:Before pleading not guilty, the Senate President reiterated the provision of Paragraph 18 of the 5th Schedule of the Constitution – the point earlier argued by his counselThat provision says:18.(1)Where the Code of Conduct Tribunal finds a public officer guilty of contravention of any of theprovisions of this Code it shall impose upon that officer any of the punishments specified under sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph and such other punishment as may be prescribed by the National Assembly.(2)The punishment which the Code of Conduct Tribunal may impose shall include any of the following –(a)vacation of office or seat in any legislative house, as the case may be;(b)disqualification from membership of a legislative house and from the holding of any public office for a period not exceeding ten years; and(c)seizure and forfeiture to the State of any property acquired in abuse or corruption of office.(3)The sanctions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) hereof shall be without prejudice to the penalties that may be imposed by any law where the conduct is also a criminal offence.(4)Where the Code of Conduct Tribunal gives a decision as to whether or not a person is guilty of a contravention of any of the provisions of this Code, an appeal shall lie as of right from such decision or from any punishment imposed on such person to the Court of Appeal at the instance of any party to the proceedings.(5)Any right of appeal to the Court of Appeal from the decisions of the Code of Conduct Tribunal conferred by sub-paragraph (4) hereof shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of an Act of the National Assembly and rules of court for the time being in force regulating the powers, practice and procedure of the Court of Appeal.(6)Nothing in this paragraph shall prejudice the prosecution of a public officer punished under this paragraph or preclude such officer from being prosecuted or punished for an offence in a court of law.(7)The provisions of this Constitution relating to prerogative of mercy shall not apply to any punishment imposed in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by eightsin(m): 12:38pm On Sep 22, 2015
Swt drama...
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by Nobody: 12:38pm On Sep 22, 2015
Which Dock now Shebi hm don enter one
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by kglamour(m): 12:38pm On Sep 22, 2015
UPDATE 13:On the various assets allegedly acquired by the Senate President, which the Conduct Bureau said were beyond his legitimate earnings, the Senate President said he is not guilty. He said he acquired the assets through the selling of rice.On Count 3, which refers to his refusal to declare assets worth N280 million acquired when he was Kwara State Governor, the Senate President said he is not guilty.The Senate President pleaded not guilty to all charges.UPDATE 14:Drama ensued when, in a bid to buttress his point, the prosecution counsel (Rotimi Jacobs) stated that the defendant made four declarations and included an asset sold to him by El-Rufai. The chamber became rowdy with laughter.Mr. Jacobs then asked for two clear days of trial.

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by Forwetinnah: 12:39pm On Sep 22, 2015
...the journalist who wrote this piece is very dumb!! Who told them that thief Danladi is a "Justice"
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by nerodenero: 12:39pm On Sep 22, 2015
Trials to resume October 21 forSarakill. Judgment day nearer for all polithiefcians that have looted this country.

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by Hardeybohwarley(m): 12:40pm On Sep 22, 2015
WAITING FOR THE RESULT
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by dammytosh: 12:40pm On Sep 22, 2015
Saraki the rice Seller.


The question is , where are your tax papers. You evade tax, you will be jailed separately.

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by Eboski(m): 12:40pm On Sep 22, 2015
bqlekan:
I never expected him to plead guilty.. as in, no thief does that lipsrsealed
Ole oshi
how you sure?
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by kayzeesoft(m): 12:40pm On Sep 22, 2015
Holyfield1:
What do you expect from a pathetic criminal who drained the economy of Kwara state,Buh come to think of it o,The Kwarans grin grin still love this thief...But Why?
The alfas and Emir behind him. Useless set of people

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by 4stylz: 12:41pm On Sep 22, 2015
They should allow this man work; Nigeria is a joke
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by Mraaz(m): 12:41pm On Sep 22, 2015
Nta parliament is the station u need 2 tune in to
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by ezanafe(m): 12:41pm On Sep 22, 2015
Jesus I know, Apostle Paul I know. Who is Saraki?

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by kayjasper(f): 12:42pm On Sep 22, 2015
Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki.... An naked man trying to cover himself up with a handkerchief!!!

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by seedorfg(m): 12:42pm On Sep 22, 2015
Sarakirikiri, the spartacus of nigeria

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Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by micho4real: 12:43pm On Sep 22, 2015
Next! Step down and sort things out- Saith Senate! lol
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by Shehucom(m): 12:43pm On Sep 22, 2015
The judge should have said, Mr Saraki c'mon gerrin the dock.. He should just cover his eyes in shame and gerrin.. A criminal is a criminal whether small or big
Re: Saraki Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges by holuwatobhy(m): 12:44pm On Sep 22, 2015
Can't wait to show my unborn children this news.

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