The Supreme Court on Friday
failed to confirm reports of the resignation of the Chief Justice of Nigeria
(CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.
The office of the Chief
Registrar, Uwani Mustapha and the Director of Information in the apex court, Dr
Festus Akande said that the reports are “still mere rumours”.
But a reliable source, who is
close to the CJN, revealed that the CJN’s resignation is being
anticipated.
“He was expected to send in the
letter on Thursday, so we are not surprised if he has,” the source said under
condition of anonymity.
But Dr Akande said a resignation
letter would not be forwarded without knowledge of the Supreme Court and the
National Judicial Council (NJC).
Akande added however that “Of
course if I get any contrary information, I will let you know.”
The NJC on Wednesday forwarded
its report on the petition against Justice Onnoghen by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to President Muhammadu Buhari to act upon.
The council declined to make
their findings public.
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