Justice Walter Onnoghen has appealed the ruling of the Code of
Conduct Tribunal, ordering his suspension.
According to the appeal, the CJN pleaded that the chairman of
the CCT and a member Mrs Julie Anabor erred in law and violated the
Constitution when they ordered his suspension.
He also claimed that they violated his right to a fair hearing
by not giving him an opportunity for fair hearing.
He, therefore, asked the court to set aside the ruling of the
CCT asking him to step aside as the Chief Justice of Nigeria and
chairman of the NJC.
Justice Onnoghen who is being tried over allegations of failing
to declare his assets, was suspended from office on Friday by
President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to the president, the development was based on the
request of the CCT, pending the completion of the trial.
Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed was, thereafter, appointed as the
acting CJN.
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