Buhari Swears In Justice Ariwoola As CJN
AFNews Reporter
Oct 12, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in Justice Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.
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Justice Ariwoola who had been acting as the CJN after the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad onj health grounds took the oath of office today in a brief ceremony at the Council Chambers in Abuja before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by the President.
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Among those that witnessed the ceremony were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ministers, other justices of the Supreme Court, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu.
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Justice Ariwoola was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court on November 22, 2011, by President Goodluck Jonathan.
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In a media chat, the CJN appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary to function optimally as the 2023 elections approach, promising reforms at the apex court.
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