CCT adjourns over Onnoghenβ high BP, tooth ache
March 12, 2019
8:32 am
The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has suffered high blood pressure and tooth ache.
Onnoghen is standing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in relation to his alleged breach of code of conduct for public officers for allegedly failing to declare his assets.
The suspended CJN, who attended proceedings on Monday when the tribunal ordered a day-to-day hearing in the case, was absent at the resumption of proceedings on Tuesday.
His lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), told the tribunal that he (Awomolo) was informed Monday night that Onnoghen has developed tooth-ache.
Adegboyega tendered a medical …
