Court of Appeal acquits former Chief Justice
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen of his conviction for false asset declaration by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Onnoghen’s conviction, delivered on April 18, 2019, by the tribunal chaired by Umar Yakubu Danladi, was overturned by the Appellate Court following the resolution of the issues that led to his trial and conviction. Justice of the […]