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JUST IN: President Buhari Swears In Justice Olukayode Ariwoola As Acting CJN | DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Jun 27, 2022

JUST IN: President Buhari Swears In Justice Olukayode Ariwoola As Acting CJN | DETAILS
President Muhammadu Buhari, has sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

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The swearing in ceremony held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad.

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All Facts Newspaper had reported that Muhammad resigned his appointment, citing health issues.

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Justice Ariwoola, was born on August 22, 1958. He hails from Oyo State and was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal before being elevated to the Supreme Court bench in 2011.

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Justice Ariwoola will serve in acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate under President Buhari's request.

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The President also conferred on the outgoing CJN with the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger.

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In attendance were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, other Justices of the Supreme Court, Director-General of the State Security Service, Yusuf Bichi, amongst others.

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