The lawyer to the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) has explained why his client resigned.

Awomolo, who confirmed the development to our source on Friday, said Onnoghen resigned on Thursday

He further disclosed that his client explained that he took the decision in interest of the judiciary.

In his word: “I have just spoken with him. He confirmed to me that he resigned yesterday. He said he resigned in the interest of the Judiciary.”