The National Judicial Council (NJC) jas issued a fresh query to Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The decision of the NJC was sequel to the petition submitted by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
NJC gave the suspended chief Justice Seven days to respond to the petition.
This was contained in statement issued by the Director of Information in NJC.
The statement reads in full
11th February, 2019
PRESS RELEASE
• NJC constitutes Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee under Regulation 17.
• To reconvene on Wednesday, 13th February, 2019.
• Forwards new petition by The EFCC to Hon. Mr. Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCON for response within seven (7) days.
The National Judicial Council reconvened today in an Emergency Meeting to consider the responses of Hon. Mr. Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCON and Hon. Mr. Justice I.T. Muhammad, CFR to the three petitions written against them.
Members resolved to constitute into the Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee in accordance with Regulation 17 of the National Judicial Council Judicial Discipline Regulations, 2017 and report to Council on the 13th of February 2019.
The Council will reconvene on Wednesday, 13th February, 2019.
Council also received a new petition written by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Hon. Mr. Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCON and forwarded it to him for his response within seven (7) working days.
Council reaffirmed its confidence in Hon. Mr. Justice Umaru Abdullahi, CON and continues under his Interim Chairmanship.
Soji Oye, Esq.
Director (Information)
