May 14, 2026

“I’ve not resigned” – Onnoghen insists despite suspension

By Farouk Mohammed

Justice Walter Onnoghen has denied the rumour saying he has resigned on Monday.

okay, a digital news platform reported that President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Justice Walter Onnoghen pending the conclusion his trial at Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over a non-declaration of assets.

The statement was signed by his media aide, Awassam Bassey, who described the CJN’s rumoured resignation as “fake news circulated by mischief makers.”

“Mischief makers are still circulating this fake news. Once again, no truth in it whatsoever. The Hon CJN, Hon Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, GCON, has not resigned,” Bassey said.

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