Report reaching Alexreports news room has it that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has re-fixed the arraignment of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to Jan. 22.
According to report, the change of date for Onnoghen's arraignment followed argument by the defence counsel that the CJN was not properly served.
Lead prosecuting counsel, Mr Aliyu Umar (SAN), conceded that Justice Onnoghen, was not properly served with the summons to appear before the CCT in Abuja on
Umar conceded that the CJN was not personally served with the charges and the court's summons as required by the law.
He, therefore, requested the three-man tribunal led by Danladi Umar to direct a fresh service on the CJN.
Alexreports had reported that Onnoghen was absent from Monday's proceedings scheduled for his arraignment before the CCT on charges of non-declaration of his assets.
More details soon.
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