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“In accordance with Section 231 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, which gives the president the power to appoint a Chief Justice of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to the confirmation...

Justice Tanko Muhammad has been serving as acting CJN since January 25 this year when the then Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, was suspended from office on grounds of alleged corrupt practices.eking confirmation of Tanko MuhammadThe President in the letter said the nomination was sequel to the recommendation made to that effect by the National Judicial Council.

“I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed for confirmation as Chief Justice of Nigeria.” The Senate listed it on its order paper Tuesday and resolved to carry out the screening on Wednesday.

 

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