Police, DSS Bar Journalists From Onnoghen’s House

Journalists have been barred from accessing the house of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen.

Our correspondent who tried to gain access to the house located close to the Supreme Court was denied entry by stern-looking security men comprised of policemen and men of Department of State Services.

He was turned back by the men wearing presidential villa accreditation tag who told him his visit could not be permitted.

One of the men of the DSS, who questioned our correspondent, asked, “What is your mission here.”

Justice Onnoghen Remains Nigeria’s Chief Justice — NJC

Meanwhile, officials of the Nigeria Justice Commission (NJC) has reacted to the purported suspension of the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen by President Buhari.

NJC stated that the action is of no effect to the hierarchy of the Nigerian Judiciary headed by Justice Onnonghen.

“The President is aware of the limitation of his constitutional powers as relates to the suspension, sacking and appointment of chief Justices”.

The actions of Mr. President should be disregarded by Nigerians and the International community as it is of no effect”.