“Buhari fired me because of a baseless rumour of me having a meeting with Atiku in Dubai” – Former CJN, Walter Onnoghen opens up

Oyogist.com has learned that Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has opened up regarding his suspension by President Buhari.

Justice Onnoghen disclosed this during the presentation of a book titled: “Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009: Practice, procedure, forms and precedents,” authored by Ogwu James Onoja (SAN).

The former chief Justice said he was sacked because of a baseless rumour of him holding a meeting with ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Dubai before the last general elections.

He further accused the CCT for bringing in an ex-parte during his trial which followed his illegal and unlawful suspension as the CJN.