Onnoghen, Mohammed Queried As NJC Meeting Ends [update]

The National Judicial Council (NJC) meeting has ended with Justices Walter Onnoghen and Tanko Mohammed queried,

It was learnt that the two judges were given seven days to respond to the queries.

Onnoghen was queried following the allegations leveled against him on his failure to declare all his assets, as stipulated by law.

Mohammed, was told to explain why he allowed himself to be sworn-in by President Buhari without the recommendation of the Council, as required by law.

Onnoghen and Mohammed were given seven days to respond.

The third most senior Supreme Court Judge, Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour of Lagos State, will replace the Justices if the Council decides to dismiss them.

NJC has also adjourned till Feb. 11, four days to the presidential election.

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