Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has asserted that the resignation of the former Chief Judge of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad is not enough and has demanded for his arrest and investiagtion into allegations levelled against him.
Recall that the justices of the apex court had accused him of poor welfare in addition to other issues.
Reacting to his resignation, the group through the National Coordinator , Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko asked the Economic Financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC to investigate and probably arrest the former CJN and prosecute him over the corruption allegations levelled against him by the 14 justices of the Supreme Court if a prima facie evidence exists.
He also said that the investigation and probable prosecution of Tanko , if indicted , will set a precedent that President Buhari’s anti corruption crusade is not a joke, except it is, and will also serve as deterrent for any proven corrupt justices that the judiciary won’t be a haven for scoundrels.
Justice Tanko Muhammad, on 26 June, resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, citing ill health.
