Politics of Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Source: www.legit.ng
Court stops Buhari’s minister from holding public office in Nigeria, details emerge
Pauline Tallen told to tender an apology over her statement on a previous court ruling
The Federal High Court, Abuja division, has delivered a judgement barring the former minister of women affairs and social development, Pauline Tallen, from holding public office.
Tallen served as minister under the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The court's decision is in response to Ms.
Tallen's disparaging remarks against the judiciary following a Federal High Court decision in Adamawa state last year, Premium Times reported.
High court judgment against Paul Tallen
In a judgment delivered on Monday, December 18, the court described Ms. Tallen's statements as "unconstitutional, careless, reckless, and disparaging," Leadership report added.
The court further ruled that the ex-minister’s call to disobey the judgement was "contemptuous of the Federal High Court of Nigeria."
As a consequence, Ms. Tallen has been barred from holding public office, with the court providing her an option to escape the ban by issuing a public apology in two national dailies within 30 days from the date of the judgement.
