The ruling All Progressives Congress says it stands by President
Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice of
Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Lanre
Issa-Onilu, told our correspondent during an interview that the APC
would continue to support every action of the government geared
towards ridding the nation of corruption.
On claims by the opposition that Buhari’s action was aimed at
manipulating the elections, Issa-Onilu said the opposition was
entitled to its opinion.
The APC had, last week, insisted that Onnoghen, who is accused
of false declaration of assets, must stand trial.
Speaking with our correspondent on Friday, Issa-Onilu said,
“This is an action by an APC government and we therefore support
it.
“Whatever action taken by the President was taken by the APC and
we stand by it.”