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Just In: Appeal Court Gives Fresh Judgment on Conviction of Former CJN Onnoghen

by  Ridwan Adeola 1 min read

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

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FCT, Abuja - The Abuja division of the court of appeal, on Monday, November 4, acquitted and discharged the former chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen.

The appeal court's verdict was related to the alleged false asset declaration, saying the code of conduct tribunal (CCT) lacked jurisdiction over the matter.

Just In: Appeal court gives fresh judgment on conviction of former CJN Onnoghen
Appeal court discharges and acquits Onnoghen of false assets declaration conviction. Photo credit: Kola Sulaimon
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The appellate court, in its judgment, discharged and acquitted the former Onnoghen.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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