Professor Maurice Iwu: Vindicated! 

…. Or not. Please read on. 

Professor Maurice Iwu has been lampooned both diplomatically and undiplomatically about the conduct of last years elections but the professor has remained steadfast in his belief (rightfully or wrongfully) that the elections were conducted fairly, Nigerian style. He has also stated on numerous occasions that the Electoral Act 2006 conferred on the Nigerian Judiciary the status of the final arbiter on electoral issues and this is a fact. Two organs constitute the election machinery in Nigeria; INEC and the Judiciary. With the later being the lead actor for it is constitutionally empowered to undo the actions of the former. In effect the Nigerian judiciary is the core player with respect to elections in Nigeria and not INEC. And it has showed its might with regards to gubernatorial, senatorial and other elections. Think about Anambra, Rivers and Edo state gubernatorial elections, on all these cases the judiciary had the last say and not INEC. The judiciary’s will was done. And this has been the professor’s stand; if I am wrong that the Judiciary is not the final arbiter in electoral issues in Nigeria, I stand to be corrected. 

Last years election was condemned by all and sundry as a sham as far as even Nigerian elections go. And yes it was a sham but there was an array of hope to correct that sham and that array was the Nigerian judiciary and in the case of the presidential elections, the Appeal Court firstly and finally the Supreme Court. Professor Iwu did what he said was his best and left the rest to the judiciary. All the major contestants headed to the judiciary to correct the professors’ sins. Firstly, to the Court of Appeal. At the Court of Appeal, a panel of the best Appeal Court judges Nigeria can produce headed by Rt Honourable Justice James Ogebe ruled in favour of the learned professor: that in effect the presidential elections were in order. Not satisfied with this judgement, the major presidential contestants again headed for the highest court in our dear country, the Supreme Court, still seeking to for justice, still seeking to undermine the professor. Again the best judges Nigeria can produce at present, assembled to hear the case against the people of Nigeria Vs Professor Iwu. A team of seven Supreme Court judges heard the case, deliberated on the case, slept on the case and passed judgement on the case. Four out of the seven very best judges Nigeria can marshal at present ruled in favour of the learned professor. They ruled that the professor conducted a free and fair presidential election in 2007 thereby vindicating the professor. On two separate occasions, at the Appeal Court stage and at the Supreme Court stage, the learned professors’ conduct of the 2007 presidential election has been given kudos; pass mark by the Nigerian judiciary. 

On two separate occasions, dear readers. Why then is the learned professor been hounded across the length and breadth of the country and indeed the World whilst his masters, his bosses, his seniors, his mentors; the judiciary that endorsed his actions time after time are left to go free. Professor Iwu was not alone in denying Nigerians a free and fair presidential election in 2007. There was a systematic and institutionalised denial of this divine right, the right by Nigerians to choose who governs them. Professor Iwu and his INEC were mere ploys in this grand design. The major players in this sinful act were the Nigerian judiciary at the Appeal and Supreme Court level. 

On two separate occasions the Nigerian judiciary at these levels let Nigerians down. By their actions, they have vindicated Professor Iwu. Let us leave the learned professor alone and cast our searchlight on the players that endorsed his actions, his masters. We know who they are, we know their names. The learned professor is just a fall guy and that is possibly why they chose him for the job. Soon, very soon he will be sacrificed, for he has outlived his usefulness, for he is now perceived as a liability, for he has done their dirty jobs for them whilst our learned brothers and sisters will remain in their jobs, enjoying the spoils of their judgements, waiting for a new professor to do their biddings and ugly runs for them. And we thought we know who our enemies are. 

The Nigerian Judiciary any way you look at has vindicated Professor Maurice Iwu.  Chidi Anyaeche

London

Robot  # 1 | 16.12.2008 08:17

...Read the full article.

akuluouno  # 2 | 16.12.2008 08:44

Hmmm na waooh. I think it is the activities that Iwu presided over that has been vindicated by the JSCs. This shows the standards that the highest court have decided to set for the giant of Africa wrt ordinary elections. It is so sad. Next is that we find ourselves as a permanent member of UNSC and then we export these standards globally thereby unleashing anarchy strong enough to destroy the world more that 100 nuclear bombs. I am sure JSCs in Somalia would have done a better job:yawn:

akuluouno  # 3 | 16.12.2008 08:53

Hmmm na waooh. I think it is the activities that Iwu presided over that has been vindicated by the JSCs. This shows the standards that the highest court have decided to set for the giant of Africa wrt ordinary elections. It is so sad. Just compare this with Ghana. Wish Prof Awa were still in charge of elections. With this vindication why the calls for electoral reforms:icon_quesWhy do'nt we stick with the status quo:icon_ques Next is that we find ourselves as a permanent member of UNSC and then we export these standards globally thereby unleashing anarchy strong enough to destroy the world more that 100 nuclear bombs. I am sure JSCs in Somalia would have done a better job:yawn:

Odinaka  # 4 | 16.12.2008 09:22

Why then is the learned professor been hounded across the length and breadth of the country and indeed the World whilst his masters, his bosses, his seniors, his mentors; the judiciary that endorsed his actions time after time are left to go free No one forced Iwu (Prof of Ebola virus) to do the dirty job, he decided to get himself involved in the mess. He will continue to be seen for what he is- a cheat and partner of thieves.

ajimoh  # 5 | 16.12.2008 09:29

You have just lampooned yourself and Professor Iwu, on whose behalf you are laundering incurably dirty linen when you remarked that; the professor has remained steadfast in his belief (rightfully or wrongfully) that the elections were conducted fairly, Nigerian style. What is the Nigerian style, please? On two separate occasions, at the Appeal Court stage and at the Supreme Court stage, the learned professors’ conduct of the 2007 presidential election has been given kudos; pass mark by the Nigerian judiciary. I assume you have read the actual transcripts of the judgements by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Please can you cite the parts where the Court of appeal and the Supreme Court gave kudos to Professor Iwu for the conduct of the elections? With respect to your immutable lack of understanding, the case against the people of Nigeria Vs Professor Iwu will never be heard by the Justices of the Supreme Court. The day the people of Nigeria will decide to seat in judgement over the likes of Professor Maurice Iwu, God help him, you and the rest of your type, because after that judgement I can assure you that there would no longer be a Nigeria and, a fortiori, a Nigerian Supreme Court standing. It will be the day of reckoning and the beginning of a new dawn and the birth of a new nation or several new nations. Let those wallowing in the self-delusions that that day will not come continue, it is more obvious that the day will most definitely come sooner than later! The Nigerian Judiciary has not vindicated Professor Maurice Iwu; rather, the Judiciary has castigated him, the political system, the winner of the election and the losers . The case was lost at the Court of Appeal by the expensive SANs engaged by the appellants and, no doubt, probably aided by ‘something of the nights’. It is wrong for you to argue that we should exculpate Professor Maurice Iwu because he was used by the thieving politicians! No! He wanted to be used for filthy lucre and allowed himself to be used. He reminds one of another shameless reprobate called Ernest Shonekan, who was used because he could not say no to a simple matter of ‘right and wrong’! It is people like them holding the nation back, people always obliging of their souls to the highest bidders.

Ph3y  # 6 | 16.12.2008 09:54

I think you should confirm from Prof Iwu if his conscience has vindicated him. Cos you see no matter how much or hard he tries to deceive us all, that part of him will never keep silent. If the courts of men have failed us yet again i know for sure that the court of God will not. Vindicated ko quarantined ni!!!

tanibaba  # 7 | 16.12.2008 10:35

Let me state clearly that i also accept the fact that there were few irregularities in the last elections caused by the politicians, thugs, party agents, Inec etc. However before we enter the usual fray of crucifying Prof. Iwu can somebody tell me two things: !, The role of INEC. 2. The result that would have been acceptable to him or her from the presidential poll. Until then can we engage our brains please so that the discussion can be a bit serious and business like and not like the usual rants on a thursday evening at Jankara market. taslim

tanibaba  # 8 | 16.12.2008 10:41

Odinaka where have you been, Long time no hear. Abi you dey avoid me after our last encounter. Odiegwu. Odi ka serious like that. You are my brother o. taslim

emj  # 9 | 16.12.2008 10:46

On two separate occasions, dear readers. Why then is the learned professor been hounded across the length and breadth of the country and indeed the World whilst his masters, his bosses, his seniors, his mentors; the judiciary that endorsed his actions time after time are left to go free. Professor Iwu was not alone in denying Nigerians a free and fair presidential election in 2007. There was a systematic and institutionalised denial of this divine right, the right by Nigerians to choose who governs them. Professor Iwu and his INEC were mere ploys in this grand design. The major players in this sinful act were the Nigerian judiciary at the Appeal and Supreme Court level. Hmm, thank u Chidi Anyaeche London...so u agree that we mere Mortals have Divine Right to decide who leads us.....ope oo On two separate occasions the Nigerian judiciary at these levels let Nigerians down. By their actions, they have vindicated Professor Iwu. Let us leave the learned professor alone and cast our searchlight on the players that endorsed his actions, his masters. We know who they are, we know their names. The learned professor is just a fall guy and that is possibly why they chose him for the job. Soon, very soon he will be sacrificed, for he has outlived his usefulness, for he is now perceived as a liability, for he has done their dirty jobs for them whilst our learned brothers and sisters will remain in their jobs, enjoying the spoils of their judgements, waiting for a new professor to do their biddings and ugly runs for them. And we thought we know who our enemies are. The Nigerian Judiciary any way you look at has vindicated Professor Maurice Iwu. Eherm, we cannot leave da Ebola Prof alone..he went along with his eyes wide open...VQAS:cool: Vindicated...No, the enemy of my enemy is my enemy(not my best friend)..so therefore, IWU is our Enemy #1:arrow: @ Taslim How was your trip to Mecca? Did u get a new set of Gold T? Welcome back sir:)

Odinaka  # 10 | 16.12.2008 10:49

=tanibaba;300776>Odinaka where have you been, Long time no hear. Abi you dey avoid me after our last encounter. Odiegwu. Odi ka serious like that. You are my brother o. taslim Taslim, I was not trying to avoid you. I merely went on an impromptu exile, but I'm back now. Thanks

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