Posted 11/26/2023, 3:09:10 AM
NBA Chief: House Exceeded Authority Ordering Chief Justice's Recusal, Only NJC Can Recommend Removal
- NBA chair says House of Assembly lacks power to order CJ to step aside, only NJC can recommend removal of a CJ
- Arguments that constitution shields judges from probes are invalid; NJC regularly investigates and punishes erring judges
- House should have just passed resolution alleging misconduct and forwarded petition to NJC instead of ordering CJ to step aside
- Allegations may not be political; CJ worked under previous administrations without issues
- Dispute now rests with NJC per governor's statements; Adepele Ojo still legally the CJ