Some Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the bench warrant issued by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) against suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
Onnoghen is being tried by the tribunal over non-declaration of asset.
Presiding over a three-man panel, CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce Onnoghen before the tribunal on Friday after he refused to appear before it to take his plea.
However, some Nigerians, including former NBA President, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, have taken to Twitter to react to the order.
See tweets:
1/2 I am shocked that the CCT will issue a Bench warrant for the arrest of Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen, knowing full well that its jurisdiction to try the case has been challenged and the Application on the challenge is on the CCT docket, and no hearing has occurred.
— Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN (@oagbakoba) February 13, 2019
2/2 The CCT is aware that there is now before the NJC, a petition against #Onnoghen on exactly the same charges at the CCT. The CCT ought to await the outcome of the pending matters in the NJC, Appeal Court and FHC. The conduct of the CCT subverts the Rule of Law & due process.
— Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN (@oagbakoba) February 13, 2019
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3 days to Saturdays elections and the @MBuhari government files for an warrant arrest against CJN Onnoghen. This desperation should end on Saturday. They rushed to arrest Babachir so they can look good arresting Onnoghen. Nigerians should arrest them on Saturday #SweepOutBuhari
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) February 13, 2019
something tells me that Justice Walter Onnoghen might be a victim of evil hatchet. I know government; if you aren't ready to play ball, you will be victimized. but karma pays back in full dose.
— Juan Agbugba ⭕ (@Johnreh) February 13, 2019
With Onnoghen gone, D key pillar of Dubai strategy collapsed. If u know, u know pic.twitter.com/sujhjJNJfe
— Woye (@woye1) February 13, 2019
Information reaching me now suggests that Bayo Ojo led a team to Onnoghen’s house by 11pm to force him to sign a resignation or risk arrest this morning cos PMB wants the resignation b4 Friday. I hear that there is plan to arrest and forge his signature in a resignation letter.
— Mazi Gburugburu (@Mazigburugburu1) February 13, 2019
THE CCT CHAIRMAN RECENTLY SAID HE IS ANSWERABLE ONLY TO THE PRESIDENCY SO WE CAN AS WELL SAY " PRESIDENCY ORDERS THE ARREST OF CJN WALTER ONNOGHEN" 🇳🇬 https://t.co/HOao7ba2Af
— Adeboye (@adeboyeBGO) February 13, 2019
Be merry Nigerians, the Code of Conduct Tribunal has ordered the arrest of CJN Onnoghen, drink heartily from the Cup of Anarchy.
— Kingsley Omose (@OmoseKingsley) February 13, 2019
Why are those boys campaigning for Suspended Southern Chief Justice at beer barn pls. Onnoghen himself wrote a judgement about d undiluted power of CCT. U just allowed D -Line Bole &fish guy to mislead u. What a sad end? Make I eat my Amala jeje le jare pic.twitter.com/3FrY849jBV
— Woye (@woye1) February 13, 2019
They are looking for High Court Judge to stop CCT order of arrest knowing fully that CCT and High Court are court of coordinate jurisdiction. Try and work on Appeal Court Judge also too. It will fail. D power of CCT is non -negotiable. Onnoghen should appear
— Woye (@woye1) February 13, 2019
ALL HELL LET LOOSE
BREAKING: CCT Issues Bench Warrant Against Onnoghen, Orders His Arrest.https://t.co/eev67jbeaG pic.twitter.com/SoKrQEl1IG
— Dadiyata The Jonathanian (@The_Jonathanian) February 13, 2019
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