He pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him. However, at the resumed hearing today, upon his presence in the tribunal, his lawyer, Chris Uche (SAN) asked that the bench warrant order be discharged with the defendant having appeared voluntarily without the execution of the bench warrant.
Earlier, the tribunal chairman asked Onnoghen to sit down in a chair provided for him inside the dock. “My Lord, sit down”, he said.
However, Onnoghen remained standing, adding, “I thank you for the privilege. When I need it I will sit down.”
He remained standing in dock throughout the proceeding.
After the plea, Onnoghen’s lawyer applied for bail on self-recognizance for his client, to which the tribunal chairman replied, “Granted.” The tribunal adjourned the matter to March 11 for hearing of all pending applications.
From Daily Trust
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