Breaking court of appeal reject onnoghens stay on proceedings application against cct

It appears that you are referring to a recent development in the Onnoghen vs CCT case in Nigeria. Here's a summary of the situation:

Background: The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, was arraigned before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on January 14, 2019, on six counts of false declaration of assets. The charges were brought by the Federal Government, alleging that Onnoghen failed to declare his assets as required by law.

Stay of Proceedings: Onnoghen's lawyers filed an application for a stay of proceedings at the CCT, pending the determination of a similar case at the Court of Appeal. The application was rejected by the CCT on January 22, 2019.

Court of Appeal's Ruling: Onnoghen's lawyers then appealed the CCT's decision to the Court of Appeal, which rejected the application for stay of proceedings on February 4, 2019. The Court of Appeal held that the CCT had the jurisdiction to hear the case and that the stay of proceedings was not warranted.

Consequences: The rejection of the stay of proceedings means that the trial at the CCT will continue, and Onnoghen will have to face the charges against him. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Onnoghen's tenure as Chief Justice of Nigeria and the judiciary as a whole.

It's worth noting that the controversy surrounding Onnoghen's trial has sparked widespread debate and concern about the independence of the judiciary in Nigeria. Many have expressed concerns about the timing and circumstances of the charges, as well as the potential impact on the country's judicial system.