The Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) has regarded the suspension of Justice Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari as a hitch against the Judiciary.
The NBA president, Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN) also spoke against the swearing in of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
He said the reaction of the executive portrays a slide into anarchy, adding, "It is also a complete deconstruction of the rule of law and due process."
"It amount to an absolute breach of the Constitution and the usurpation of the powers of the Senate and the Nigerian Judicial Council, Usoro said.
"The motion is seeking the Same reliefs as were contained in the purported exparte application for the suspension of the CJN," he added.
In particular, the NBA request for the reversal of the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen.
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