Muhammadu Buhari is set to swear in today (Monday) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following the resignation of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad on health grounds.
Reliable sources hinted that Justice Ariwoola, who is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court will be sworn-in by 2pm at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.
He will act as CJN pending the time his name will be sent to the Senate by President Buhari for confirmation as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Born on 22 August 1958, Justice Ariwoola from Oyo state was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal before being elevated to the Supreme Court bench in 2011.
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