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BREAKING: See Who Is To Take Over As CJN Upon Muhammad's Resignation

AFNews Reporter

Jun 27, 2022

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola is expected to be sworn-in as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after the shocking resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad from the Number one office of the Judiciary.

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This was confirmed by the CJN's spokesperson, Ahuraka Isah, to LEADERSHIP after the resignation of his principal on Monday morning.

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Feelers said the swearing-in of the new CJN is slated by 11am.

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If he eventually takes over, Ariwoola is billed to leave the Judicial service in 2028.

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Meanwhile, the Presidency has so far kept mute about the happenings in the Judicial arm of government in the past few days.

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