Senate President Bukola Saraki disclosed this during plenary on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had sent Onnoghen's name  to the Senate for confirmation on  Tuesday, February 7, 2017.

Onnoghen has been serving in an acting capacity since November 12, 2016, and the delay in confirming him has attracted controversy and criticism from across the country.

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Several groups and notable Nigerians had called on the federal government to confirm the appointment of Justice Walter Onnoghen.