Round up onnoghens suspension dukes victory other top political news last week
Here's a summary of the top political news from last week, including the suspension of Onnoghen's suspension, Duke's victory, and other notable developments:
Onnoghen's Suspension:
- The suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari was upheld by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on January 28.
- However, the suspension was later lifted by the National Judicial Council (NJC) on February 1, citing lack of jurisdiction by the CCT to suspend the CJN.
- The NJC also ordered Onnoghen to resume duty as the CJN, pending the outcome of his trial.
Duke's Victory:
- Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was declared the winner of the presidential election in the state of Sokoto, defeating the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari.
- The victory was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on February 1, following the conclusion of the supplementary election in the state.
Other Top Political News:
- Election Tribunal Verdict: The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PET) delivered its verdict on February 24, upholding the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 presidential election. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the PDP, challenging the outcome of the election.
- Nigerian Senate: The Senate confirmed the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on February 25, following the suspension of Walter Onnoghen.
- Nigerian Politics: The APC and PDP engaged in a war of words over the outcome of the presidential election, with both parties accusing each other of rigging the election. The APC also suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office.
These are just a few of the top political news stories from last week. If you'd like more information or specific details on any of these stories, feel free to ask!