Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, Challenges Suspension at Court of Appeal

By Emmanuel Kwada

Walter Onnoghen, the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, appeared at the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday to contest his suspension by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in 2019.

Onnoghen’s Appeal

Onnoghen is seeking to overturn the CCT’s judgment delivered on April 18, 2019, on several grounds. He argues that the allegations against him did not constitute an offense and should not have led to his conviction and removal from office.

Key Arguments

– The allegations against him did not constitute an offense

– The CCT lacked jurisdiction in the matter

– The tribunal refused to be bound by orders from the Federal High Court and the National Industrial Court to halt the trial

The outcome of the appeal may have far-reaching implications for the Nigerian judiciary

Onnoghen’s legal team is challenging the CCT’s decision, arguing that the tribunal overstepped its bounds and violated the orders of higher courts.

The appeal is a significant development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding Onnoghen’s suspension and removal from office. The outcome of the appeal may have far-reaching implications for the Nigerian judiciary and the rule of law.

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