BEVERLY HILLS, April 05, (THEWILL) – The resignation of suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, has been confirmed by a senior lawyer in his legal team.
Punch reports that the senior advocate, who said he did not have Onnoghen’s authorisation to speak on the issue said: “I have just spoken with him. He confirmed to me that he resigned voluntarily yesterday (Thursday).”
THEWILL recalls that Onnoghen had reportedly sent his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, barely 24 hours after the National Judicial Council (NJC) concluded investigating him for various allegations of misconduct.
There has not been an official confirmation of his resignation; while his spokesperson, Awassam Bassey, has yet to answer his calls.
