Onnoghen

BREAKING: CCT orders daily hearing of Onnoghen’s trial

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Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday ruled that the trial of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, shall continue on a daily basis.
The tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar gave the ruling after deciding that the application challenging its jurisdiction in the matter be reserved till the end of hearing.

Umar said his decision is in line with Section 296 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act which provides for a speedy dispensation of criminal matters in court.

He said the tribunal would in its subsequent hearing entertain other applications brought by the prosecution lawyer, Aliu Umar, on Monday and reserve ruling, in a like manner.

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