Matilda Omonaiye/
The National Judicial Council confirmed today that it has received responses to its queries from Mr Justice Walter Onnoghen and Mr Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, on the three petitions written against them.
The Council, however, revealed that it has also received a new petition written by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Onnoghen.
In a statement received by NewsmakersNG, the NJC says it reconvened today in an Emergency Meeting to consider the responses.
The statement says, “Members resolved to constitute into the Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee in accordance with Regulation 17 of the National Judicial Council Judicial Discipline Regulations, 2017 and report to Council on the 13th of February 2019.
“The Council will reconvene on Wednesday, 13th February, 2019.
“Council also received a new petition written by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Hon. Mr Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCON and forwarded it to him for his response within seven (7) working days.
“Council reaffirmed its confidence in Hon. Mr. Justice Umaru Abdullahi, CON and continues under his Interim Chairmanship.”
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