2006年VOA标准英语-Nigeria Voids Removal of 'Corrupt' Governor
时间：2019-02-03 作者：英语课 分类：2006年VOA标准英语（十月）
By Gilbert da Costa
Abuja
17 October 2006
Justice Minister Bayo Ojo
The Nigerian government says Monday's removal of the state governor of Ekiti state, in the southwest, was unconstitutional and void. The declaration has added another twist to the drama being played out in some of Nigeria's 36 states ahead of landmark 1 elections next year.
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The federal Attorney General and Justice Minister Bayo Ojo says the removal of Governor Ayo Fayose and his deputy and the appointment of an acting 2 governor, was in violation 3 of the Nigerian constitution.
He said the state house of assembly had no power to suspend or appoint a state chief justice.
"The procedure and circumstance under which Justice Jide Aladejana was appointed are contrary to the provisions of the 1999 constitution on appointment of an acting chief judge," he said. "Hence, all actions taken by the said Justice Aladejana in his capacity as acting chief judge are unconstitutional."
Several of Nigeria's leading lawyers have criticized the process leading to the removal of Fayose, describing it as flawed, illegal and a dangerous trend.
Chief Justice Alfa Belgore had last weekend rejected the removal of the Ekiti state chief judge and the appointment of an acting chief judge by the state house of assembly.
The assembly had rejected a panel constituted by the chief judge to investigate corruption 4 allegations against the impeached 5 governor.
The appointment and removal of judicial 6 officers rest with the National Judiciary Council.
Fayose was third state governor to be removed in the past few months under what analysts 7 say had been questionable 8 circumstances and in disregard of the constitution.
Ayo Olakotun, a political science lecturer at the University of Lagos, says the lack of respect for due process is now a trend that may continue if not checked.
"Oyo state, Plateau state, all the impeachments 10 so far, have had this haze 11 of illegality. One illegality spurns 12 another illegality because when it happened earlier, nothing was done to arrest the trend," commented Olakotun. "Therefore, those rooting for these were emboldened 13 in their illegality. And therefore, it has become what you call a gale 14 that is sweeping 15 the land."
Nigeria's political landscape is increasingly taking on a more turbulent outlook as Africa's most populous 16 country marches toward April 2007 elections.
Governors in at least two other states have been served impeachment 9 notices. All the indicted 17 governors have been implicated 18 in corruption-related offenses 19.
- The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history.俄国革命是世界历史上的一个里程碑。
- The tower was once a landmark for ships.这座塔曾是船只的陆标。
- Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她，她只是假装的。
- During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代，她的表演生涯黯然失色。
- He roared that was a violation of the rules.他大声说，那是违反规则的。
- He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.他因违反交通规则被罚款200美元。
- The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
- The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。
- Elected officials can be impeached. 经过选举产生的官员可以被弹劾。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The judge was impeached for taking a bribe. 这个法官被检举接受贿赂。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- He is a man with a judicial mind.他是个公正的人。
- Tom takes judicial proceedings against his father.汤姆对他的父亲正式提出诉讼。
- City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
- I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。
- There are still a few questionable points in the case.这个案件还有几个疑点。
- Your argument is based on a set of questionable assumptions.你的论证建立在一套有问题的假设上。
- Impeachment is considered a drastic measure in the United States.在美国，弹劾被视为一种非常激烈的措施。
- The verdict resulting from his impeachment destroyed his political career.他遭弹劾后得到的判决毁了他的政治生涯。
- The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. 参议院独自拥有审理一切弹劾案的全权。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
- Clause 6:The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. 6.所有弹劾案，只有参议院有权审理。 来自互联网
- I couldn't see her through the haze of smoke.在烟雾弥漫中，我看不见她。
- He often lives in a haze of whisky.他常常是在威士忌的懵懂醉意中度过的。
- NIV A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. 5[和合]愚妄人藐视父亲的5管教；领受6责备的，得着见识。 来自互联网
- Emboldened by the wine, he went over to introduce himself to her. 他借酒壮胆，走上前去向她作自我介绍。
- His success emboldened him to expand his business. 他有了成就因而激发他进一步扩展业务。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- We got our roof blown off in the gale last night.昨夜的大风把我们的房顶给掀掉了。
- According to the weather forecast,there will be a gale tomorrow.据气象台预报，明天有大风。
- The citizens voted for sweeping reforms.公民投票支持全面的改革。
- Can you hear the wind sweeping through the branches?你能听到风掠过树枝的声音吗？
- London is the most populous area of Britain.伦敦是英国人口最稠密的地区。
- China is the most populous developing country in the world.中国是世界上人口最多的发展中国家。
- The senator was indicted for murder. 那位参议员被控犯谋杀罪。
- He was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of murder. 他被大陪审团以两项谋杀罪名起诉。
- These groups are very strongly implicated in the violence. 这些组织与这起暴力事件有着极大的关联。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Having the stolen goods in his possession implicated him in the robbery. 因藏有赃物使他涉有偷盗的嫌疑。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》