Appeal Court Dismisses Onnoghen’s Suit To Stop His Trial At The CCT

Appeal Court Dismisses Onnoghen’s Suit To Stop His Trial At The CCT

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen (file)

An Appeal Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the suspended chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, seeking a stay of execution on his on-going trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

The Court said the nature of the charges levelled against Onnoghen warrants that proceeding at the CCT continue.

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