The National Judicial Council (NJC), said on Wednesday that it has forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari its findings on allegations against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (NJC) and the acting CJN, Tanko Muhammad.
In a statement, yesterday, NJC said that an emergency meeting was reconvened on Wednesday “to consider the report of the five-man committee constituted to investigate the allegations of misconduct made against Hon. Mr. Justice W. S. N. Onnoghen, GCON and Hon. Mr. Justice I. T. Muhammad, CFR.
“Council decided that the allegations relating to assets declaration that were levelled against Hon. Mr. Justice W. S. N. Onnoghen, GCON were subjudice and therefore abstained from considering them.
“Council reached a decision on the petitions written by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and others and conveyed its decision to President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
“Council also resolved that, by the nature of the decision reached, it would be inappropriate to publicise it before conveying it to Mr. President.”
The statement was signed Soji Oye, NJC Director, Information.
Felix Omohomhion, Abuja
