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Nigerian chief justice's suspension raises international concerns
Source: BBC
Nigerian chief justice's suspension raises international concerns
26 January 2019
International observers have expressed concern about the suspension of Nigeria's chief justice - just three weeks before a general election.
Judge Walter Onnoghen was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday.
He is facing charges for allegedly failing to declare his personal assets before taking office in 2017.
But the EU, UK and US have taken serious issue with his removal, suggesting it could "cast a pall over the electoral process".
Mr Buhari's decision has been called "an act of dictatorship" by his main challenger in next month's election, Atiku Abubakar.
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26 January 2019
International observers have expressed concern about the suspension of Nigeria's chief justice - just three weeks before a general election.
Judge Walter Onnoghen was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday.
He is facing charges for allegedly failing to declare his personal assets before taking office in 2017.
But the EU, UK and US have taken serious issue with his removal, suggesting it could "cast a pall over the electoral process".
Mr Buhari's decision has been called "an act of dictatorship" by his main challenger in next month's election, Atiku Abubakar.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47015698
