The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved the removal of Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) following a closed-door session. The decision marks a critical turning point for Umar, who has faced scrutiny over his tenure. However, the move has sparked legal controversy, with some questioning the Senate’s authority to effect […]

 At the heart of the issue lies the Senate's reliance on Section 157 of the Constitution, which actually pertains to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), not the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).