The National Industrial Court (NIC) has renewed its injuction stopping the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) from proceeding with the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen.
The renewal of the order followed an exparte application on Monday by the claimant’s counsel, James Igwe (SAN) who told the court that there was difficulty in serving the CCT Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar personally.
Interestingly, the only respondent at the hearing on Monday was the National Judicial Council (NJC), represented by Dr. Garba Tetengi (SAN).
Mr. Onnoghen is facing six charges of false assets declaration at the CCT.
The NIC had on January 15 restrained the CCT from proceeding with the CJN’s trial and adjourned the matter till January 22 for the hearing of motion on notice.
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