CCT: Prosecution Asks For Arrest Warrant Against Onnoghen

The prosecution in the rate against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Wlater Onnoghen earlier than the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has applied for the issuance of a warrant of arrest on him (Onnoghen).

Lead prosecution attorney, Aliyu Umar (SAN) made the application on the resumption of proceedings on Wednesday morning.

Umar stated that Onnoghen has constantly absented himself from the tribunal when you consider that proceedings commenced on the charge in January this 12 months.

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He said both the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) and the Practice Direction of the CCT affords that a defendant have to be found in courtroom earlier than any complaints may be carried out in appreciate of a pending charge.

Lawyer to the defendant, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) is presently making a counter-argument, urging the court to, amongst others reject the prayer for the issuance of an arrest warrant against Onnoghen.