{"id":56,"date":"2018-08-27T16:24:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T16:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=56"},"modified":"2018-08-29T17:56:15","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T17:56:15","slug":"national-security-public-interest-to-be-considered-over-individuals-right-president-buhari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=56","title":{"rendered":"National security, public interest to be considered over individual\u2019s right-President Buhari"},"content":{"rendered":"

Susan Abbey:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s President, Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that rights of individuals in the society would take a second place where national security and public interests are threatened.<\/p>\n

The President dropped this hint on Sunday while declaring open the 58th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja with the\u00a0 theme \u201cTransition, Transformation and Sustainable Institutions\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n

Mr Buhari noted that his administration was determined to uphold the rule of law being the foundation of the society, adding that it is also guided by the belief that the rule of law must be subject to the supremacy of the nation\u2019s security and national interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur apex court has had cause to adopt a position on this issue in this regard and it is now a matter of judicial recognition that; where national security and public interest are threatened or there is a likelihood of their being threatened, the individual rights of those allegedly responsible must take second place, in favour of the greater good of society\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n

He urged lawyers to join his administration in achieving the core objective of enhancing Nigeria\u2019s business environment and promoting social justice by promoting respect for the Rule of Law; contributing to the law reform process and putting national interest and professional ethics above self in the conduct of their business.<\/p>\n

The President recalled the challenges faced by his administration since its inception in 2015 and efforts being made to put the country on a better footing.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me assure you of the resolve of this administration to promote measures that will achieve a vibrant economy under which the practice of law will thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough fiscal discipline, good housekeeping, we navigated the difficult days of economic transformation at the beginning of this Government in 2015 and have now come to improving economic indices, including the consistent increase in our foreign reserves; thirteen straight months of decreasing inflation; the expansion of social safety nets programmes as well as the blockages of historical drain pipes in our national treasury, all within the context of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.<\/p>\n

\u201d It is equally significant to emphasise that our willingness to hold persons accountable for offences against society, through the judicial process, will equally transform the future of public service in Nigeria in a positive manner.<\/p>\n

He urged lawyers to uphold and improve the sanctity and integrity of Nigeria\u2019s judicial and electoral institutions which play a fundamental role in the sustenance and growth of our democracy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we have made appreciable progress in several sectors, including public awareness of the need to challenge the corrupt and the brazen in our midst, we have also learnt useful lessons on the dynamism of our society. However, elements within every society, including some lawyers, can equally become unduly resistant to change, even where it is proven that such change is to serve the interest of the larger society. At worst, corruption fights back.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we gradually move into another season of intense political activities preparatory to the 2019 General Elections, I enjoin you to remember that by reason of your profession, you all have a responsibility to work for national cohesion and unity through your speeches and public positions and most importantly in your advocacy in court.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the context of opinions and narratives about our past and present political and socio-economic experience, you cannot afford to jettison rational and proper analysis of issues in a manner which builds, rather than destroys the nation. I also urge you to work to uphold and improve the sanctity and integrity of our judicial and electoral institutions which play a fundamental role in the sustenance and growth of our democracy.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, let me remind you all, my dear compatriots, that the law can only be optimally practiced in a Nigeria that is safe, secure and prosperous\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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