The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has granted bail, on self-recognition to the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen over a case of non-declaration of assets.
The Tribunal thereafter adjourned the case till March 11, 2019.
The suspended CJN had arrived at the CCT for his trial on February 15 in a convoy following the warrant of arrest issued against him on 13th.
The CCT Chairman, Danaldi Umar, in a ruling, also discharged the bench warrant issued against Onoghen.
Umar said since he voluntarily submitted himself, the bench warrant was no longer necessary.
Onnoghen, who stood in the dock all through the about one-hour long proceedings, pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge on which he was arraigned.
ElombahNews had, on February 13, reported that the CCT Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar issued a warrant of arrest against the suspended CJN.
The warrant followed a prayer by the federal government’s prosecution team requesting for a warrant following his failure to appear before the Tribunal.
Justice Umar ordered his arrest following his consistent absence from court to answer to the charges.
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