On April 18, 2019, the CCT, chaired by Umar Danladi, found Justice Onnoghen guilty of false asset declaration. Delivering the judgment, Justice Abba Mohammed adopted the terms of settlement between the Federal Government and Justice Onnoghen. She argued that from the outset, the trial against Justice Onnoghen was a legal overreach by the CCT. Mrs Akinlawon expressed doubt that Justice Onnoghen could now seek compensation for the proceedings he endured, given the case’s unusual conclusion. He said that this was a crucial point that Justice Onnoghen had previously argued when the charges were initially brought before the CCT.

Source: Punch November 14, 2024 07:02 UTC