The Federal government has barred immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, from travelling out of the country.
The New Diplomat learnt the move is not unconnected with fresh probe into Onnoghen’s affairs.
It would be recalled that Onnoghen was convicted for not declaring his assets by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in April.
An internal report issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service, stated that Onnoghen, his wife and daughter were attempting to travel to Accra, Ghana when they were accosted by immigration officers.
The report stated, “On November 11, 2019, retired Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, was attempting to travel to Accra, Ghana. He was in company with his wife, Nkoyo, and daughter.