The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the acting Chief Justice Of Nigeria.
The swearing-in ceremony was held hours after Justice Tanko Muhammad’s resignation as CJN went public.
The ceremony was held at the Council Chambers, Aso Villa and attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Justices of the Supreme Court and other senior government officials.
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