Non-Declaration Of Assets: Onnoghen’s Trial Resumes Today - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Abubakar Abubakar
March 18, 2019
The trial of suspendedChief Justice of Nigeria, CJN Walter Samuel Onnoghen, over non-declaration ofassets is expected to resume today before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT.
Justice Onnoghenhad pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge filed against him by the Code ofConduct Bureau.
It was reported thatthe tribunal on March 11th ordered that the trial would continue from March 12on a day-to-day basis in line with the provision of the Administration ofCriminal Justice Act.
However, when thematter was called on March 12th, Justice Onnoghen was absent. The tribunal wasinformed by his counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN that his absence was as aresult of a tooth-ache he suffered the previous day.
Prosecution counsel,Aliyu Umar, SAN confirmed that he got a copy of the medical report concerningthe defendant.
The tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar adjourned the matter to March 18th for hearing.