Failure To Declare Assets: Act Adjourns Over Onnoghen’s High BP, Tooth Ache - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 22, 2019
Thesuspended Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen has sufferedhigh blood pressure and toothache.
Onnoghen is standing trial before the Code ofConduct Tribunal CCT in relation to his alleged breach of code of conduct forpublic officers for allegedly failing to declare his assets.
The suspended CJN, who attended proceedings onMonday when the tribunal ordered a day-to-day hearing in the case, was absentat the resumption of proceedings on Tuesday.
His lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo SAN, told thetribunal that he was informed Monday night that Onnoghen has developedtooth-ache.
Adegboyega tendered a medical report in support ofhis claim.
Lead prosecution lawyer, Aliyu Umar SAN, also saidhe got a copy of the medical report, which was signed by one Francis Uche, theMedical Director of Ideal Medical Services.
Ruling, tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar adjournedthe hearing to Monday, March 18.