Cct fixes february 4 to resume trial of suspended cjn onnoghen

According to reports, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has fixed February 4 to resume the trial of suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.

The CCT had earlier adjourned the trial indefinitely due to the suspension of Justice Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 25, 2019. The suspension was followed by the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Acting CJN.

However, the CCT has now fixed February 4 to resume the trial, which is expected to continue despite the suspension of Justice Onnoghen. The trial is related to allegations of non-declaration of assets and breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

It is worth noting that the suspension of Justice Onnoghen has been met with widespread criticism and controversy, with many arguing that it was unconstitutional and a violation of the principle of separation of powers. The controversy has also led to calls for the immediate reinstatement of Justice Onnoghen and the withdrawal of the charges against him.