By Ochogwu Sunday The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the resignation of ...
By Ochogwu Sunday
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party,
PDP, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad as
the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
DAILY POST earlier reported that Justice Tanko resigned his
position on Monday over reported health issues.
President Muhammadu Buhari subsequently, sworn in Justice
Olukayode Ariwoola as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
Reacting, the former Vice President commended Justice Tanko
for his decision, commending him for his services to the nation.
In a post on his social media handles, Atiku also wished the
acting CJN, Justice Olukayode success in his new office.
Atiku wrote, “The decision of Justice Tanko Muhammad to
vacate office as the Chief Justice of Nigeria is commendable. I wish him well,
even as I commend him for his action and service to the nation.
“I wish the newly sworn-in Acting CJN, Justice Olukayode
Ariowoola, success as he steps in to fill the gap and assure him of my
commitment to advancing the frontiers of judicial independence and the
promotion of separation of powers as the bedrock of deepening democracy and
development”.
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