Nation Condemns Planned Arraignment of Chief Justice

Date of Occurrence

January 10, 2019
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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On January 10, 2019, The Federal Government of Nigeria filed a motion asking the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen to step down because of charges of alleged violation of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2019-01-10
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Perpetrator

The Nigerian Government
Legal Foundation

Section 36 and 292 of the 1999 constitution
Source

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/01/13/nation-rises-to-condemn-planned-arraignment-of-chief-justice/

Location

Region

North Central

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Acts of Intimidation

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