Onnoghen shows up at CCT after order to arrest him

Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), has shown up at the Code of Conduct Tribunal sitting in Abuja.

Onnoghen, who has been absent from trial for at least five consecutive times since the trial started, showed up after the CCT issued an order for his arrest on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

The embattled chief justice, who arrived in a black SUV, was shielded from the face of cameras by a company of lawyers, dressed in black suits — as the profession requires.

The former CJN has entered the dock to take his plea before the CCT and answer a few questions by the prosecuting counsel.

Onnoghen pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on false declaration of assets.

He was granted bail on self-recognition.