Acting CJN Onnoghen vows to sack more corrupt judges

The new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has vowed to continue with the fight against corruption in the judiciary.

Onnoghen’s inauguration by President Muhammadu Buhari followed the expiration of the tenure of Justice Mahmud Mohammed as the CJN yesterday. The new CJN will serve in an acting capacity till his appointment is confirmed by the National Assembly.

Speaking at his inauguration yesterday, November 10 at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, Onnoghen said he will continue from where his predecessors had stopped in the struggle to build a better judiciary for the country.

He said: “‎At this state in our development and thought programme, I assure you of the fullest cooperation of the third arm of government in the continuation of the war against corruption and misconduct in the judiciary.

“Where my predecessors stopped I intend to carry on from there, modify certain areas but with the general ultimate aim of having a better judiciary befitting the nation Nigeria.‎ “‎Thank you for the confidence reposed in me and by the grace of God we shall succeed.”