The National Association of Anti Corruption Crusaders (NAACC) has recently lodged a petition with the National Judicial Council (NJC), urging an investigation into the actions of the Anambra State Chief Judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu. The NAACC alleges that the Chief Judge entertained court cases regarding a land dispute that had already been conclusively settled by the Supreme Court. In their petition, the NAACC asserts that the Chief Judge's actions indirectly support the abuse of the judicial process, and they demand his suspension pending the investigation.
Background:
The dispute in question revolves around a land dispute among the Ukpo, Abba, and Abagana communities in Anambra State. The Supreme Court had previously ruled in favor of the Ukpo community in Dunukofia Local Government Area, decisively resolving the matter over four and a half years ago. However, the NAACC claims that certain litigants from Abagana and Abba communities have continued to bring up the case in various high courts within Anambra State, under different guises. They argue that the Chief Judge should have been aware of the Supreme Court's judgment and should not have assigned cases related to it to judges within the state.
The Allegations:
The NAACC accuses the Chief Judge of unprofessional and unethical behavior by repeatedly assigning the same case to different judges in Anambra State. They argue that this continuous assignment is a clear violation of professional standards and undermines the integrity of the judiciary. The group emphasizes that the Chief Judge's actions contribute to a perception crisis within the judiciary and call on the Chief Justice of Nigeria to intervene and initiate an investigation.
The NAACC implores the Chief Justice of Nigeria to exercise his authority and ensure that the judiciary remains professional and free from unprofessional officials. They believe that the CJN has a moral obligation to address this issue promptly. The group calls for the suspension of the Chief Judge while the investigation takes place, and they urge the CJN to constitute a panel to thoroughly examine the case. They emphasize that since the matter has already been settled by the Supreme Court, no lower court has the authority to hear the case again. Therefore, they argue that the Chief Judge's repeated assignment of related cases should be viewed as a breach of judicial ethics and must be thoroughly investigated.
In Conclusion:
The NAACC's petition to the National Judicial Council highlights the alleged misconduct of the Anambra State Chief Judge in entertaining court cases that had already been resolved by the Supreme Court. They argue that this behavior supports the abuse of the judicial process and undermines the credibility of the judiciary. The group calls for the suspension of the Chief Judge and a comprehensive investigation into the matter. It remains to be seen how the NJC and the Chief Justice of Nigeria will respond to these serious allegations and whether appropriate action will be taken to address the concerns raised by the NAACC.
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