Lawyers protest at nba secretariat over onnoghens suspension tankos appointment
It appears that there is a developing story about lawyers protesting at the NBA Secretariat over the suspension of Onnoghen and the appointment of Tanko as the Acting CJN.
Here's a summary of the situation:
- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has been protesting the suspension of Walter Onnoghen, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), by President Muhammadu Buhari.
- Onnoghen was suspended on January 25, 2019, over allegations of non-declaration of assets and breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
- The NBA has been demanding that Onnoghen be reinstated as the CJN, citing lack of due process and the need to respect the rule of law.
- On February 13, 2019, President Buhari appointed Tanko Muhammad as the Acting CJN, which has been met with widespread criticism from the NBA and other stakeholders.
- The NBA has been protesting the appointment of Tanko, citing the need for Onnoghen to be reinstated as the CJN and the need to respect the rule of law.
The lawyers are protesting at the NBA Secretariat in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, to express their displeasure over the suspension of Onnoghen and the appointment of Tanko as the Acting CJN. The protest is expected to continue until their demands are met.
It's worth noting that the controversy surrounding Onnoghen's suspension and Tanko's appointment has sparked widespread debate and criticism in Nigeria, with many calling for the reinstatement of Onnoghen and the respect of the rule of law.