Former CJN Onnoghen contends that the CCT erred in law by dismissing lawyers’ key submissions questioning the validity of the case against him.
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Shortly after his conviction, the former CJN, through his legal team, filed a notice of appeal against the CCT judgement, but the appeal has not been heard since. He also faulted the tribunal’s decision to forfeit his assets, claiming they were lawfully acquired and that the seizure was unwarranted. Mr Onnoghen challenged the legality of the asset seizure, asserting that the assets were acquired legally.
Before Mr Onnoghen’s arraignment on 23 January 2019, the CCT issued a controversial order for his suspension from office. The Court of Appeal wouldWhile being prosecuted by the CCT, Mr Onnoghen was also undergoing disciplinary proceedings at the National Judicial Council .On 18 April 2019, the tribunal convicted him and, as punishment, ordered his removal from office, barred him from holding public office for 10 years and ordered the forfeiture of the undeclared assets.
“Prior to my suspension, I was confronted with no allegation. There were rumours that I met with Atiku in Dubai.
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